BeOn PTT vs Linc MCPTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeOn PTT
Transform your mobile device into a group-oriented Push to Talk communication system. Ideal for organizations seeking an alternative or enhancement to traditional radio systems, it uses Wi-Fi and cellular data for global communication. Features advanced dispatch, presence, and location tracking to boost efficiency.
- Push to Talk communication
- Alternative to LMR systems
- Wi-Fi and cellular data support
- Global communication
- Advanced dispatch
- Presence tracking
- Location tracking
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The BeOn App turns your Apple mobile device into a group oriented Push to Talk communications solution. If you are an organization looking for an alternative to building out or replacing a dedicated land mobile radio (LMR) system or are an enterprise looking to greatly expand the functionality and coverage of an existing LMR system, BeOn is your ideal solution. BeOn leverages what’s already there; your Wi-Fi connection and any combination of cellular carrier data network connections to allow you to communicate with groups or individual team members throughout the world. BeOn includes advanced dispatch, presence, and location tracking features to increase your organization’s efficiency. BeOn may be configured as a standalone enterprise owned system, replacing traditional LMR systems or can be configured to work in conjunction with a multitude of LMR systems to significantly expand the coverage area and functionality of the system. If you are an enterprise such as a manufacturing campus, non critical government organization, railway, utility, hospital, or other organization that requires a cost effective professional grade communications system, you need to consider BeOn. Continued use of GPS by BeOn running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Linc MCPTT
This app provides a secure, optimized Push-To-Talk (PTT) experience for users on any carrier's smartphone. Communicate instantly with individuals or groups via PTT wherever you have Wi-Fi, 4G, or 3G service. It enables communication with Southern Linc PTT phones and other smartphones running the app.
- Secure PTT calls
- Individual and group calling
- Ad-hoc group creation
- PTT call alerts
- Contact management
- Call history
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Make PTT calls to Southern Linc PTT users using any carrier’s smartphone Linc MCPTT, powered by Ericsson, offers a secure, optimized PTT experience. This smartphone Push-To-Talk (PTT) 2-way radio app lets users communicate with individuals or groups via PTT wherever Wi-Fi®, 4G or 3G service is available. Linc PTT communicates with any active Southern Linc PTT phone or with any carrier’s smartphone that has the Linc PTT app running. IMPORTANT: A Southern Linc account is required to activate Linc PTT service. There is a monthly subscription fee for Linc PTT. Contact a Southern Linc sales representative, authorized dealer or Customer Support at 1-800-818-5462 for pricing and account activation information. Key Features: • Unlimited Individual PTT Calling • Unlimited Group PTT Calling • Unlimited Personal/Ad-hoc Group Calling • PTT Call Alerts • PTT Contacts and Personal Group Call History
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BeOn PTT at 3.4 against Linc MCPTT's 2.7. BeOn PTT also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeOn PTT holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of BeOn PTT's written reviews are positive against 25% of Linc MCPTT's.
BeOn PTT ships an update every 4 months, Linc MCPTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeOn PTT | Linc MCPTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (12 ratings) — better | 2.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harris Corporation | SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. |
Customer experience
BeOn PTT
Linc MCPTT
In-app purchases
BeOn PTT
No in-app purchases
Linc MCPTT
No in-app purchases
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