# CB Radio Chat vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is rating: HamSphere 5.0 at 3.5 against CB Radio Chat's 2.3. HamSphere 5.0 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 18%). CB Radio Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (121 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CB Radio Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamSphere 5.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CB Radio Chat has 121 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of CB Radio Chat's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB Radio Chat | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-chat/id981929708/reviews) | **[3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Radoslaw Kaczmarczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/981929707) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### CB Radio Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-chat/id981929708)

Communicate live with people globally using high-quality voice. This app functions like a walkie-talkie, allowing instant voice messaging without registration. Connect with friends and make new ones through real-time audio conversations.

**Highlights:** Live voice communication, Global reach, High audio quality, Walkie-talkie functionality, Push To Talk (PTT), No registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for social interaction
- 👍 Good app for listening
- 👍 App is fun when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Toxic and abusive environment
- 😞 Racism and discrimination
- 😞 Drug dealers and threats
- 😞 Frequent bans for self-defense
- 😞 App not working on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading/crashing on iPhone
- Microphone access not working on iOS
- Pro version unavailable on iOS
- App is slow
- App glitches

**Requested features**

- Add a share feature
- Pro version for iOS
- Longer talk time for iOS
- Private feature for iOS
- Enforce terms and conditions


### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB Radio Chat free?

CB Radio Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CB Radio Chat or HamSphere 5.0?

HamSphere 5.0 is rated higher. CB Radio Chat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do CB Radio Chat or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither CB Radio Chat nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*