Comparison

MSeven 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

MSeven

This application enables amateur radio licensees to connect to and utilize M17 reflectors using their mobile devices. It offers advanced audio processing for clearer sound and includes features like station location mapping and contact logging.

Highlights
  • M17 reflector connectivity
  • Mobile device access
  • Sophisticated audio processing
  • Spectrum equalization
  • Station location map display
  • Contact logging with comments
Features
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MSeven is used to connect to and use M17 reflectors by Amateur Radio licensees. The application allows mobile devices to be used for this access, providing a flexible mechanism for staying connected without need of any other device. Sophisticated audio processing provides clearer audio and provides spectrum equalization for transmitted and received audio. Other features provide map location display of station locations. The currently transmitting station's callsign is shown as well as logged into transient list of last transmitted stations. There is support for logging contacts with comments to remember conversations on the road better.

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

MSeven4 screens
HamThings PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MSeven at 67% against HamThings PTT's 0%. MSeven also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HamThings PTT's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSeven holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MSeven's written reviews are positive against 0% of HamThings PTT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSeven ships an update fortnightly, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MSeven versus HamThings PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSevenHamThings PTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREGG WONDERLYGiacomo De Angelis

Customer experience

MSeven

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HamThings PTT

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

In-app purchases

None

MSeven

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HamThings PTT

Subscriptions1
  • HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year

Questions

Is MSeven free?
MSeven 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, MSeven or HamThings PTT?
MSeven is rated higher. MSeven averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MSeven or HamThings PTT have ads?
Neither MSeven nor HamThings PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSeven or HamThings PTT?
MSeven ships an update fortnightly, and HamThings PTT every 4 days. Most recently, MSeven was updated on October 21, 2026 and HamThings PTT on October 24, 2026.

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