Comparison

KeyUp Radio vs AllStar Node Control

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

Head to head
About

KeyUp Radio

Features
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KeyUp is a fast, modern controller for your AllStarLink amateur-radio nodes โ€” built for hams, by hams. Scan your local Wi-Fi to find your nodes, then connect and disconnect links, fire one-tap presets, watch real-time RX/TX and connected-node status, and manage everything from a clean iPhone and iPad interface. Features: โ€ข Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes on your network โ€ข Connect / disconnect links, permanent connects, disconnect-all โ€ข Five shared presets plus unlimited per-node presets โ€ข Live RX/TX and connected-node status โ€ข Per-node naming, Face ID protection, password autofill โ€ข Designed for ASL3 and HamVoIP nodes over the Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) Private by design: KeyUp talks directly to your nodes on your local network. No ads, no tracking, no paywall โ€” completely free. KeyUp is not affiliated with AllStarLink, Inc. Amateur radio license required to operate a node. Developed by Brandon Fowler (AE7BF) and Tyler Fowler (W7NTF).

About

AllStar Node Control

Features
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AllStar Node Control replaces heavyweight web apps and outdated mobile apps with a clean, modern approach to managing your local AllStar node.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

KeyUp Radio4 screens
AllStar Node Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeyUp Radio at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. KeyUp Radio also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). AllStar Node Control's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

KeyUp Radio is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
KeyUp Radio versus AllStar Node Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyUp RadioAllStar Node Control
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankโ€”#177 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaldGuy LLCJONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN

In-app purchases

None

KeyUp Radio

No in-app purchases

None

AllStar Node Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeyUp Radio free?
KeyUp Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllStar Node Control free?
AllStar Node Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeyUp Radio or AllStar Node Control have ads?
Neither KeyUp Radio nor AllStar Node Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyUp Radio or AllStar Node Control?
KeyUp Radio ships an update every 3 weeks, and AllStar Node Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, KeyUp Radio was updated on October 7, 2026 and AllStar Node Control on October 11, 2026.

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