iConvNet vs HamThings PTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iConvNet
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WHEREVER YOU ARE - STAY CONNECTED! iConvNet PTT is a professional Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC) service, which turns your smartphone or tablet into a Walkie Talkie. The service can be used as a modern substitute or complement to traditional two way radios. Press and hold the button ⟶ talk and others will listen to you in real time Release the button ⟶ listen to others talking back to you iConvNet PTT is perfect for brief and immediate conversations that improve workforce safety and coordination. It is the perfect tool for communication between corporate users of all sectors: • Mission critical applications - e.g., private security, police, fire brigades, ambulances, airports, hospital and other public safety uses • Transportation and logistics - e.g., taxi, bus, coach, truck, shuttle, limo drivers; delivery companies, railway, etc. • General commercial applications - e.g., construction workers, waste management, utility companies, etc. Main features: • REAL TIME communication • Private calls • Group calls with up to 1500 users • Instant one-to-many calls • Instant Messaging including text and images • Location of your contacts using GPS ⟶ see them on the map • Status of your contacts • Remote storage of contacts, groups and settings • Define a button on your device or headset as your Push to Talk button • Bluetooth headsets supported • Priority calls for emergency situations • Late entry to calls • Voice recording • Active Members list ⟶ check who is listening to you • Very low data usage • Remote administration via web ⟶ manage users, groups, contacts lists and settings • Check the historical tracking of the users in a web tool • PC Dispatcher client available • Works on any network - WiFi, 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE); independently of the carrier
HamThings PTT
Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Supports multiple networks and offers real-time push-to-talk, DMR features, and last heard information. Requires a valid amateur radio license.
- Real-time push-to-talk over IP
- DMR digital network support
- SvxLink analog reflector connectivity
- Multi-network compatibility
- Real-time Last Heard display
- DMR text messaging
- Background wake-up for calls
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HamThings PTT brings your ham radio to your iPhone. Connect over the Internet and talk on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors, wherever you are. For licensed radio amateurs. Multi-network: HamThings, BrandMeister and other IP servers, plus SvxLink reflectors. Features: Real-time push-to-talk over IP DMR: dual slot (TS1/TS2), group and private calls SvxLink: analog reflectors, always free Real-time Last Heard DMR text messaging Local or remote audio (transcoder) — your choice Background wake-up so you never miss a call Clean, fast interface The SvxLink (analog) protocol is always free. DMR features require a subscription; a free trial starts automatically the first time you open the app, so you can try everything. HamThings PTT is an independent project, made by hams for hams. A valid amateur radio license is required to transmit. Subscription details: HamThings PTT is an annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://hamthings.it/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iConvNet at none against HamThings PTT's 1. iConvNet also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). HamThings PTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. iConvNet asks for nothing beyond the download.
iConvNet ships an update every 2 months, HamThings PTT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iConvNet | HamThings PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ICONVNET TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | Giacomo De Angelis |
In-app purchases
iConvNet
No in-app purchases
HamThings PTT
- HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year





