IO network vs HamThings PTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IO network
Control multiple Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices from a central app. Customize names for easy identification of modules and their I/Os. Access a detailed manual for comprehensive guidance.
- Control Wi-Fi and Ethernet devices
- Supports any number of devices
- Customizable module and I/O names
- Easy device identification
- Access to detailed manual
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This app allows control of any number of both WIFI and Ethernet enabled devices availabe from www.robot-electronics.co.uk. Each module and all of its I/O's can be given custom names for ease of identification. Manual: http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/files/iosmanual.pdf
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IO network at 67% against HamThings PTT's 0%. IO network also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HamThings PTT's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. IO network asks for nothing beyond the download.
IO network holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of IO network's written reviews are positive against 0% of HamThings PTT's.
IO network ships an update every 4 months, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IO network | HamThings PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devantech Ltd. | Giacomo De Angelis |
Customer experience
IO network
HamThings PTT
In-app purchases
IO network
No in-app purchases
HamThings PTT
- HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year
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