vuduo2 vs HamThings PTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vuduo2
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vuduo2 — Enigma2 OpenWebIf Client for iPhone & iPad Take full control of your Enigma2 set-top box from anywhere on your network. vuduo2 connects to your box via OpenWebIf, letting you browse channels, manage recordings, and stream live or recorded TV directly to your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Stream live TV and recordings through the built-in player or via VLC • Full EPG browser with recording timer management • Download recordings to your device for offline viewing • Use your iPhone or iPad as a complete remote control for your box • Multiple clients can connect simultaneously — perfect for families or multi-room setups MULTI-SATELLITE READY Ideal for complex setups with multiple satellites or tuners. Each connected device streams independently, completely separate from what's playing on the main TV. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE & SOFTWARE Works with most Enigma2 distributions including OpenVIX, OpenATV and OpenPLI. Perfect companion for the Vu+ Duo4K SE, AB Pulse 4K, and many other Enigma2 set-top boxes. SUBSCRIPTION vuduo2 requires a monthly subscription to access its features, including remote control, EPG browsing, live streaming, and downloading recordings. Subscriptions are billed via the App Store. This app connects to and streams your own STB content — no additional streaming content is included. EULA: https://novotech.co.uk/vuduo2_eula.htm
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 update cadence: HamThings PTT at every 4 days against vuduo2's every 9 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. vuduo2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
vuduo2 ships an update every 9 months, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vuduo2 | 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 9 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Birch | Giacomo De Angelis |
In-app purchases
vuduo2
- vuduo2.monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
HamThings PTT
- HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year









