Comparison

XRS Connect vs e360 SmartTalk

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

Head to head
About

XRS Connect

This app allows you to easily configure and update your GMRS radio via a compatible smartphone. It features active mute for phone calls, voice playback for recorded transmissions, and CrewTalk for group communication with reduced interference.

Highlights
  • Radio configuration and updates
  • Active Mute for phone calls
  • Voice Playback of received transmissions
  • CrewTalk for group communication
  • High-contrast display speaker microphone control
Features
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XRS Connect - A New Era In GMRS 2-Way Radio Your GME XRS Connect Two-Way radio is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia and is the most advanced GMRS radio available. XRS Connect Two-Way radios combine the latest in electronic hardware and software to produce an extremely compact GMRS radio with innovative features and outstanding specifications and performance. The XRS Connect speaker microphone with high-contrast display and front-mounted speaker provides clear sound and total control from the palm of your hand. The XRS Connect app allows you to easily configure and update your radio via a compatible smartphone. Visit gmeus.com for more information. XRS Active Mute XRS Connect Active Mute allows users to manually mute the radio when receiving a phone call to their mobile phone. The XRS Connect App is able to detect incoming phone calls and automatically mute the XRS Connect radio for the duration of the call, ensuring uninterrupted phone conversations. XRS Connect Active Mute uses smart phone and Bluetooth technology to either mute or lower the XRS Connect radio volume automatically when the user makes or receives a phone call. This allows the user to focus on their conversation rather than manually adjusting the volume on the XRS Connect radio. XRS™ Voice Playback XRS Connect Voice Playback, enables users to record voice transmissions received from other radios. Ideal for noisy cabins or for users who are in and out of their vehicles, this feature makes missing transmissions an issue of the past. XRS Connect Voice Playback records and stores the first 30 seconds of each received transmission, with a total recording time of 12 minutes. XRS Crewtalk CrewTalk is a new XRS feature that allows you to automatically configure pre-defined Net-Scan lists to allow a group of users to have communications with far less chance of being blocked by users outside your group, or hearing unwanted transmissions. When CrewTalk is configured, normal scan functionality is overridden. Whenever scanning is started by pressing the SCAN button, CrewTalk will be active. The radio display will indicate that XRS CrewTalk scan is active, and indicate the Group number that is being used. If other radios in the group are configured to enable CrewTalk with the same Group number, and they are scanning, the radios in the group can communicate with limited outsider interference, using Net-Scan in a transparent way.

About

e360 SmartTalk

Easily connect to and manage your batteries with a user-friendly interface. This app is designed for owners of premium lithium iron phosphate batteries, offering enhanced control and convenience for recreational vehicles and marine applications.

Highlights
  • Connect to batteries
  • User-friendly interface
  • Battery management
  • LiFePO4 battery support
  • RV and marine applications
Features
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The Expion 360 SmartTalk app allows users to conveniently and easily connect to all of their batteries with a friendly interface. Expion360 is an industry leader of premium lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and accessories for recreational vehicles and marine applications, with residential and industrial applications under development. The company’s lithium batteries feature half the weight of standard lead-acid batteries while delivering three times the power and 10 times the number of charging cycles. Expion360 batteries also feature better construction and reliability compared to other Lithium batteries on the market due to their superior design, safety certifications, and quality materials. Specially reinforced, fiberglass-infused, premium ABS and solid mechanical connections helps ensure top performance and safety. With Expion360 batteries, adventurers can enjoy the most beautiful and remote places on Earth even longer.

Screenshots

XRS Connect4 screens
e360 SmartTalk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XRS Connect at 5.0 against e360 SmartTalk's 4.0. e360 SmartTalk's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

XRS Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XRS Connect ships an update every 3 months, e360 SmartTalk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XRS Connect versus e360 SmartTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXRS Connecte360 SmartTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGME PTY LTDExpion360

Customer experience

XRS Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

e360 SmartTalk

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XRS Connect

No in-app purchases

None

e360 SmartTalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XRS Connect free?
XRS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e360 SmartTalk free?
e360 SmartTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XRS Connect or e360 SmartTalk?
XRS Connect is rated higher. XRS Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while e360 SmartTalk averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do XRS Connect or e360 SmartTalk have ads?
Neither XRS Connect nor e360 SmartTalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XRS Connect or e360 SmartTalk?
XRS Connect ships an update every 3 months, and e360 SmartTalk every 2 months. Most recently, XRS Connect was updated on September 28, 2026 and e360 SmartTalk on September 13, 2026.

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