# Echo vs HamThings PTT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo at 100% against HamThings PTT's 0%. Echo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 0% of HamThings PTT's.

Echo ships an update weekly, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | HamThings PTT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Garrison Jr.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877165041) | [Giacomo De Angelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794328781) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390)

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

**Highlights:** Global interactive map and search, Support for multiple SDR architectures, Scanner mode and OpenMHz archives, Pro-level tuning and analytics, Offline frequency library and logging, Uninterrupted background audio, Privacy-first design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### HamThings PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamThings PTT (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HamThings PTT free?

HamThings PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Echo or HamThings PTT?

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while HamThings PTT averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Echo or HamThings PTT have ads?

Neither Echo nor HamThings PTT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or HamThings PTT?

Echo ships an update weekly, and HamThings PTT every 4 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 12, 2026 and HamThings PTT on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*