# HamThings PTT vs AllStar Node Control

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HamThings PTT | AllStar Node Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allstar-node-control/id6800192244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giacomo De Angelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794328781) | [JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773455174) |

## What reviewers say

### HamThings PTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamthings-ptt/id6794328779)

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:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HamThings PTT (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |


### 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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