Comparison

FlowStation BS 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

FlowStation BS

Features
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FlowStation is the official companion app for the FlowStation software-defined TETRA base station. Connect to your own station over your network and get a live, premium control room in your pocket. MONITOR • Registered radios with live signal, talkgroups and energy-saving status • Active group and individual (P2P) calls with live duration and speaker • Last Heard activity feed and a streaming system log • RF Monitor: live spectrum, I/Q constellation, TX quality and SDR health • Station Health: core, backhaul, radios and congestion at a glance, plus power and thermal sensors • SDS Log: full history of short data messages • Callsign enrichment: every ISSI is resolved to its RadioID callsign COMMAND • Kick a terminal or send an SDS message in one tap • DGNA: assign or remove a talkgroup on a radio over the air • Emergency console: see and clear active emergencies, with alerts • Live SDS broadcast queue • ISSI whitelist, config editor and profiles, backup/restore, OTA update check • Restart, shutdown and screen-brightness control INTEGRATIONS • Telegram alerts, DAPNET paging, GeoAlarm, Asterisk SIP status, WiFi management DESIGN • A premium, native interface that mirrors the FlowStation web dashboard, with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities for ongoing calls. NO HARDWARE? Tap "Try Demo Mode" on the first screen to explore the entire app against a built-in simulator — no base station required. FlowStation is a management console for your own, lawfully operated TETRA equipment. Built in Rust, it runs on a Raspberry Pi with a LimeSDR. Learn more at flowstation.dev.

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

FlowStation BS4 screens
HamThings PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowStation BS at none against HamThings PTT's 1. HamThings PTT's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FlowStation BS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowStation BS ships an update every 2 days, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlowStation BS versus HamThings PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowStation BSHamThings PTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRazvan ZecesGiacomo De Angelis

In-app purchases

None

FlowStation BS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HamThings PTT

Subscriptions1
  • HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowStation BS free?
FlowStation BS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamThings PTT free?
HamThings PTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowStation BS or HamThings PTT have ads?
Neither FlowStation BS nor HamThings PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowStation BS or HamThings PTT?
FlowStation BS ships an update every 2 days, and HamThings PTT every 4 days. Most recently, FlowStation BS was updated on October 10, 2026 and HamThings PTT on October 6, 2026.

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