Comparison

OpenTalkie vs Rapid Radios

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenTalkie

Instantly connect with others in real-time using voice messages, just like a walkie-talkie. Ideal for group coordination, staying in touch, or events where rapid communication is key. Enjoy a simple interface and clear sound quality for effortless connections.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice messaging
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Group communication
  • Intuitive interface
  • Easy channel selection
  • Clear sound quality
Features
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OpenTalkie is a simple and effective communication tool that allows you to connect with others instantly, just like a real walkie-talkie. With the push of a button, you can send voice messages in real time to anyone in your group. This app is perfect for coordinating activities, staying in touch with family or friends, or using at events where quick communication is needed. It features an intuitive interface, easy channel selection, and clear sound quality to ensure seamless communication. Whether for work or play, the Walkie Talkie App makes staying connected effortless and fun. Supported device list 1. BlueParrott rugged headsets 2. Jabra Perform 45 3. Shokz OpenComm2 PTT Standard / OpenComm2 PTT series 4. Generic Bluetooth / wired headset media buttons 5. AINA PTT buttons / Voice Responder 6. Sonim-style BLE PTT buttons 7. EKSA / other generic BLE PTT buttons Theoretically, BlueParrott's button functionality is supported. However, only the BlueParrott S450-XT has been tested so far. If other models encounter issues, please contact us at support@imobsoft.com.

About

Rapid Radios

Communicate instantly with others using a walkie-talkie interface. Enjoy unlimited range and no subscription fees for group conversations. The app requires several permissions to function fully, with a commitment to user privacy and data security.

Highlights
  • Unlimited range communication
  • No monthly fees
  • Group walkie-talkie functionality
  • Secure user data
  • Wireless dialogue
Features
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Use the Rapid Radios app to communicate with your friends, family, and team who have Rapid Radios walkie-talkies - with unlimited range and no monthly fees. This is a walkie-talkie application which can talk with group members through wireless dialogue through the app. The application requires the user to give the permission to read storage space, telephone permission, microphone permission, location information permission, camera permission to start and fully use all the functions of the application program. We guarantee that we will not use the right to read these permissions to violate the privacy of users, and we are committed to maintaining the security of users' information and not disclosing users' privacy.

Screenshots

OpenTalkie2 screens
Rapid Radios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenTalkie at 67% against Rapid Radios's 0%. OpenTalkie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Rapid Radios's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenTalkie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rapid Radios has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of OpenTalkie's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rapid Radios's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OpenTalkie versus Rapid Radios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTalkieRapid Radios
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEJingRapid Consulting LLC

Customer experience

OpenTalkie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Rapid Radios

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenTalkie

No in-app purchases

None

Rapid Radios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTalkie free?
OpenTalkie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rapid Radios free?
Rapid Radios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTalkie or Rapid Radios?
OpenTalkie is rated higher. OpenTalkie averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rapid Radios averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do OpenTalkie or Rapid Radios have ads?
OpenTalkie shows ads; Rapid Radios does not.

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