# RadioMail vs AllStar Node Control

The clearest difference is price: RadioMail at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. RadioMail also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.5). AllStar Node Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RadioMail is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. RadioMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. AllStar Node Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

AllStar Node Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RadioMail has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of RadioMail's written reviews are positive against 100% of AllStar Node Control's.

RadioMail ships an update every 9 days, AllStar Node Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadioMail | AllStar Node Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allstar-node-control/id6800192244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773455174) |

## What reviewers say

### RadioMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258)

Access the Winlink amateur radio email system from your Apple devices. Send and receive messages over the internet or amateur radio, manage your inbox, and stay connected off-grid. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Send/receive email over internet or radio, Background message checking, Connect via Packet, ARDOP, VARA FM/HF, Peer-to-peer email exchange, Winlink station directory with best path prediction, Smart mailboxes for organization, Send resized photos over radio, Compose and view Winlink forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


### AllStar Node Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allstar-node-control/id6800192244)

This app offers a streamlined way to manage your local AllStar node, replacing complex web interfaces with a modern mobile experience. It allows for quick links, directory searches, favorites, maintenance, and macro configuration. The app automatically scans your network and configures nodes for easy setup.

**Highlights:** One-touch quick links, Global AllStar and EchoLink directory search, Favorite node setup, Node maintenance tasks, Command macro configuration, Automatic local network scanning, One-time purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadioMail free?

RadioMail 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.

### Which has better reviews, RadioMail or AllStar Node Control?

AllStar Node Control is rated higher. RadioMail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while AllStar Node Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RadioMail or AllStar Node Control have ads?

Neither RadioMail nor AllStar Node Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RadioMail or AllStar Node Control?

RadioMail ships an update every 9 days, and AllStar Node Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, RadioMail was updated on October 31, 2026 and AllStar Node Control on October 31, 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.*