Comparison

HamThings PTT 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

HamThings PTT

Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Enjoy real-time push-to-talk, dual-slot DMR, and analog reflector support, even when the app is in the background. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Real-time push-to-talk over IP
  • DMR digital network support
  • SvxLink analog reflector support
  • 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 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 A free trial starts automatically the first time you open the app, so you can try everything. After the trial, all features (DMR and SvxLink) require an active subscription. 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

About

AllStar Node Control

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
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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

HamThings PTT4 screens
AllStar Node Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AllStar Node Control at 100% against HamThings PTT's 0%. AllStar Node Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HamThings PTT's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, 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

HamThings PTT is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. AllStar Node Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AllStar Node Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HamThings PTT's written reviews are positive against 100% of AllStar Node Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamThings PTT ships an update every 4 days, AllStar Node Control fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HamThings PTT versus AllStar Node Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamThings PTTAllStar Node Control
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiacomo De AngelisJONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN

Customer experience

HamThings PTT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

AllStar Node Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HamThings PTT

Subscriptions1
  • HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year
None

AllStar Node Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamThings PTT free?
HamThings PTT 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, HamThings PTT or AllStar Node Control?
AllStar Node Control is rated higher. HamThings PTT averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AllStar Node Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HamThings PTT or AllStar Node Control have ads?
Neither HamThings PTT nor AllStar Node Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamThings PTT or AllStar Node Control?
HamThings PTT ships an update every 4 days, and AllStar Node Control fortnightly. Most recently, HamThings PTT was updated on November 6, 2026 and AllStar Node Control on November 6, 2026.

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