Comparison

Melody Link vs Ham Listening

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

Head to head
About

Melody Link

Features
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Voice-Based Internet Connection App MelodyLink is a voice-based internet connection application that listens to audio-encoded URLs through smartphones and other devices, then connects users directly to the corresponding websites. Until now, internet access has primarily relied on one-dimensional text or two-dimensional images such as QR codes. MelodyLink transforms this experience by using patented technology that enables internet connections through audio signals transmitted in three-dimensional space, effectively turning smartphones and other devices into a new type of interactive media. The MelodyLink app provides two core functions: 1. Receiver Function – Receives and recognizes audio signals containing encoded URL information. 2. Media Function – Decodes the URL embedded in the audio signal, connects to the designated website, and delivers the site’s content and information directly to the user through the device. For inquiries regarding this new infrastructure and its applications using MelodyLink, please contact: Email: info@melodylink.net

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Ham Listening

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Ham Listening turns your phone into a window on the world's radio. Browse hundreds of public KiwiSDR receivers around the globe and tune the shortwave and amateur bands live β€” no radio, no antenna and no licence required. LISTEN ANYWHERE β€’ Browse hundreds of public KiwiSDR receivers hosted by operators worldwide β€’ Pick a receiver by country, then by source β€” or let "Best available" jump to the strongest open one β€’ Receivers near your grid are sorted first once you enter your locator β€’ Hear CW, SSB and distant broadcasters, and find out how the bands really sound from another continent β€’ A bundled receiver list means the picker still works when the live directory is having a bad day TUNE LIKE A RADIO β€’ A live waterfall with a fixed centre cursor β€” drag the waterfall under it to tune, pinch to zoom, tap to jump β€’ AM, LSB, USB, CW and NFM demodulation, each with the right passband applied for you β€’ A band-plan overlay showing what each part of the band is for, in IARU Region 1, 2 or 3 β€’ An S-meter and a live audio-FFT spectrum for receivers that offer no wideband waterfall β€’ Save frequency marks and jump straight back to them β€’ Direct frequency entry, step keys and adjustable volume BUILT TO KEEP PLAYING β€’ Audio keeps running when you switch apps or lock the screen β€’ Reconnects gracefully on its own when a stream drops β€’ Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data, and runs on modest data using compressed audio β€’ Remembers the receiver, frequency and mode you were last on β€’ Light and dark themes, adjustable font size, weekly tips and in-app version history β€’ No account, no sign-up, no ads, no analytics and no tracking PERFECT FOR β€’ Shortwave listeners and DXers with no antenna space β€’ Licensed operators checking how their band sounds from the other side of the world β€’ Anyone curious about radio who does not own a receiver β€’ Travellers, apartment dwellers and anyone in a high-noise location β€’ Teachers and clubs demonstrating HF propagation live PRIVACY β€’ Your callsign, grid and email are stored only on your device. β€’ No account, no sign-up, no ads, no analytics SDKs, no advertising ID and no tracking of any kind. 73 de A41UX Yousuf AL Balushi β€” Unixeer, Oman

Screenshots

Melody Link3 screens
Ham Listening4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ham Listening at 15.0 against Melody Link's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Melody Link versus Ham Listening: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelody LinkHam Listening
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWELLNESS MUSICYousif AL Balushi

In-app purchases

None

Melody Link

No in-app purchases

None

Ham Listening

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melody Link free?
Melody Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Listening free?
Ham Listening is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melody Link or Ham Listening have ads?
Neither Melody Link nor Ham Listening shows ads.

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