Comparison

73 by N0AGI vs AllStar Node Control

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

Head to head
About

73 by N0AGI

Quickly look up FCC-licensed amateur radio call signs with comprehensive details. Save favorites for offline access and customize your experience with various themes. Your data remains private with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Search by call sign or operator name
  • Filter by license class, status, state, city
  • View full FCC record
  • Save call signs to Favorites
  • Offline access to favorites
  • Customizable themes
  • QR code sharing
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73 is the fastest way to look up any FCC-licensed amateur radio call sign — right from your pocket. SEARCH & FILTER - Search by call sign or operator name - Filter by license class, status, state, and city - Full FCC record: name, city/state, class, status, dates, previous call signs, FRN - Recent searches remembered for quick re-lookup FAVORITES - Save any call sign to your Favorites list - Stored locally — works offline - Filter, search, and multi-select your saved list CALL SIGN DETAIL - QR code for quick sharing - One-tap share sheet - Direct link to call.n0agi.com record THEMES 14 hand-crafted themes to match your shack: Dark: Midnight, Solar, Matrix, Neon, Gaming, Ocean, Forest, Sandstone, Arctic, Spectrum Light: Daylight, Sand, Sage, Plum PRIVACY FIRST No account. No ads. No tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Powered by the FCC Universal Licensing System. UNLOCK 20-day free trial with full access. One-time $2.99 — no subscription, ever. 73 de N0AGI

About

AllStar Node Control

Features
Currently charting
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AllStar Node Control replaces heavyweight web apps and outdated mobile apps with a clean, modern approach to managing your local AllStar node. Save one-touch quick links, search the entire AllStar and EchoLink global directories, set up favorites, run node maintenance tasks and configure command macros. Node Control scans your local network for AllStarLink nodes and configures them automatically - just add your manager credentials and you're on the air! Your one time purchase helps support software made by a ham, for hams. No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises. Check out my other mobile apps for other great ham radio goodness. I also make the most capable mobile FT8/FT4 station anywhere. AllStar Node Control is not affiliated with or endorsed by AllStarLink, Inc.

Screenshots

73 by N0AGI4 screens
AllStar Node Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 73 by N0AGI at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. 73 by N0AGI also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). AllStar Node Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On 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

73 by N0AGI is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. 73 by N0AGI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AllStar Node Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

73 by N0AGI ships an update weekly, AllStar Node Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
73 by N0AGI versus AllStar Node Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter73 by N0AGIAllStar Node Control
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN0AGI LLCJONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

73 by N0AGI

One-time1
  • Unlock 73 by N0AGI$2.99
None

AllStar Node Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 73 by N0AGI free?
73 by N0AGI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AllStar Node Control free?
AllStar Node Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 73 by N0AGI or AllStar Node Control have ads?
Neither 73 by N0AGI nor AllStar Node Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 73 by N0AGI or AllStar Node Control?
73 by N0AGI ships an update weekly, and AllStar Node Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, 73 by N0AGI was updated on September 30, 2026 and AllStar Node Control on October 11, 2026.

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