Comparison

Ev iLink vs HamThings PTT

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

Head to head
About

Ev iLink

Manage your home EV charger remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule charging for off-peak hours, monitor real-time status and usage, and track costs. Share access with family members for independent control.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control
  • Scheduled charging for cost savings
  • Real-time charging status and usage statistics
  • Cost calculation based on local rates
  • Family sharing with independent accounts
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
Features
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With this app, you can effortlessly manage your Realsee home EV charger—whether you're at home or on the go, charging is always at your fingertips. Features: - Account Management: Easy user registration and login. - Wi-Fi Control: Remotely start, stop, or monitor your charger via Wi-Fi. - Bluetooth Control: Directly control your charger via Bluetooth to start, stop, or check charging status. - Scheduled Charging: Set charging schedules to automatically charge during off-peak electricity rate periods—saving you money and hassle. - Charger List: View and manage all connected Realsee chargers. - Charging Status: Real-time display of current charging status. - Usage Statistics: Monitor real-time power, energy consumption (kWh), and duration, with comprehensive historical data visualized in charts. - Cost Calculation: Configure local electricity rates to accurately track and understand your charging costs. - Family Sharing: Share your charger with family members—each user has their own secure account for independent management. - OTA Firmware Updates: Receive seamless over-the-air firmware upgrades to continuously enhance charger performance and security—no manual intervention required.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Ev iLink4 screens
HamThings PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ev iLink at 5.0 against HamThings PTT's 3.0. Ev iLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). HamThings PTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Ev iLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ev iLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ev iLink ships an update every 2 months, HamThings PTT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ev iLink versus HamThings PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEv iLinkHamThings PTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal See International US Intelligent Technology Company LimitedGiacomo De Angelis

Customer experience

Ev iLink

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

HamThings PTT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ev iLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HamThings PTT

Subscriptions1
  • HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Ev iLink free?
Ev iLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamThings PTT free?
HamThings PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ev iLink or HamThings PTT?
Ev iLink is rated higher. Ev iLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ev iLink or HamThings PTT have ads?
Neither Ev iLink nor HamThings PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ev iLink or HamThings PTT?
Ev iLink ships an update every 2 months, and HamThings PTT every 2 days. Most recently, Ev iLink was updated on September 11, 2026 and HamThings PTT on September 19, 2026.

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