Comparison

SatComms vs Rogr

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

Head to head
About

SatComms

Features
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SatComms is a reliable push-to-talk walkie-talkie app built for teams that need instant voice communication. Whether you're coordinating a race team, managing a construction site, or running an event, SatComms keeps your crew connected with one tap. INSTANT PUSH-TO-TALK Press and talk. Release and listen. Sub-second latency with crystal clear audio powered by WebRTC. No waiting, no lag, no dropped calls. HARDWARE PTT BUTTON SUPPORT Connect any Bluetooth PTT button for true hands-free operation. Keep your phone in your pocket and talk with the press of a button. Perfect for racing, construction, and any hands-busy situation. PRIVATE TEAM CHANNELS Create your team, invite members by email, and start talking. Your conversations stay private within your team. See who's online with real-time presence indicators. TEAM TEXT CHAT Send text messages to your team alongside voice. Share updates, coordinates, or info that doesn't need a voice call. AUTO-RECONNECT Spotty signal? SatComms automatically reconnects with smart backoff so you never miss a moment. Built for unreliable networks. BATTERY EFFICIENT Designed to run all day in the background without draining your battery. SatComms stays connected and ready when you need it. LIVE TEAM MAP (PRO PLUS) See your entire team on a real-time satellite map. Track positions, follow individual members, and coordinate with full situational awareness. VOICE REPLAY (PRO PLUS) Missed something? Audio messages are automatically saved to team chat so you can replay them anytime. PRIORITY PTT (PRO PLUS) Set speaker priority so team leaders can always break through. Drag-and-drop priority ordering puts the right people first. SatComms Pro ($19.99/year) lets you create teams and invite members. SatComms Pro Plus ($49.99/year) adds live team map, voice replay, and priority push-to-talk. Free users can join teams and use all features including push-to-talk, text chat, presence, and hardware button support. Terms of Use: https://satcomms.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://satcomms.io/privacy

About

Rogr

Features
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Rogr brings the walkie-talkie back to your Apple Watch: one big button – hold it, talk, release. Your friends get a notification and hear your message exactly once. AS SIMPLE AS A RADIO • One button on your watch – a dial shows how much of the 60 seconds is left • CB radio sound (or a modern one) when you press and release • Incoming messages play right away while Rogr is open – with photo and name GROUPS AND PRIVATE • Your own groups like “Family”, “Croatia” or “Birthday” – invite with a link • Private one-to-one connections, as many as you like • Switch channels with the Digital Crown NOTIFICATIONS THAT FIT YOU • “Listen” button right in the notification • Badge on the app icon while messages are waiting • Notification sound: default, vibration only or CB radio • Mute for 1 hour, 8 hours or as long as you like • Heard is heard – on Watch and iPhone SECURE • End-to-end encrypted – only your group can listen, not even the developer • Messages disappear after listening, after 24 hours at the latest • No account needed – Rogr uses your iCloud • Report and block people RADIO CHECK Talk into the radio check – your message comes back after a few seconds. Try Rogr before your friends join. PRICING 3 days free with a monthly or yearly subscription – or buy once and talk forever. The radio check works without it. Rogr is not a replacement for emergency calls. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bertramplischke.github.io/rogr/datenschutz.html Made with love in Bräunrode.

Screenshots

SatComms4 screens
Rogr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rogr at every 3 days against SatComms's monthly. SatComms's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SatComms sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Rogr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SatComms ships an update monthly, Rogr every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SatComms versus Rogr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatCommsRogr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSean Jeffrey ConnellBertram Gotz Plischke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SatComms

Subscriptions2
  • SatComms Pro$19.991 Year
  • Sat Comms Pro Plus$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Rogr

Subscriptions2
  • Rogr Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Rogr Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Rogr Forever$17.99
  • Rogr Forever – Family$49.99

Questions

Is SatComms free?
SatComms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogr free?
Rogr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SatComms or Rogr have ads?
Neither SatComms nor Rogr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SatComms or Rogr?
SatComms ships an update monthly, and Rogr every 3 days. Most recently, SatComms was updated on November 8, 2026 and Rogr on November 8, 2026.

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