Comparison

Clear vs RTS Edge

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

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

RTS Edge

Transform your device into a portable key panel for a cloud-based intercom system. This app offers seamless connectivity and control for broadcasters and audio professionals, ideal for remote production and live events.

Highlights
  • Portable key panel functionality
  • Seamless cloud-based intercom connectivity
  • Remote production support
  • Live broadcast environment use
  • Event management tool
  • Collaborative media workflows
Features
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Turn your device into a powerful, portable key panel with RTS Edge. Designed for broadcasters and audio communication professionals, our mobile app provides seamless connectivity to your cloud-based RVOC intercom system, delivering unparalleled flexibility and control right at your fingertips. Ideal For: Remote production teams Live broadcast environments Event management Collaborative media workflows

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
RTS Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RTS Edge at 5.0 against Clear's 2.7. RTS Edge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Clear's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RTS Edge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, RTS Edge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clear versus RTS Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearRTS Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research inc.Keenfinity

Customer experience

Clear

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral31.6%
Negative26.3%

RTS Edge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

RTS Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTS Edge free?
RTS Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or RTS Edge?
RTS Edge is rated higher. Clear averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RTS Edge averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clear or RTS Edge have ads?
Neither Clear nor RTS Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or RTS Edge?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and RTS Edge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on October 6, 2026 and RTS Edge on September 23, 2026.

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