Comparison

BTTalk vs Motorola Talkabout

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

Head to head
About

BTTalk

This app enables real-time, group voice communication over any internet connection, functioning like a walkie-talkie for multiple users. It's designed for seamless bike-to-bike conversations with no distance or user limits.

Highlights
  • Real-time group voice communication
  • Unlimited distance and users
  • Walkie-talkie functionality
  • Uses any internet connection (2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi)
  • Optional handlebar PTT button integration
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BTTalk is the Midland App for two-way radio communication between people and groups, especially created for the motorbike riders. There are no limits of distance or number of people who can talk to each other. Everyone can talk to everyone, just like a walkie talkie. BTTalk uses any Internet connection: 2G, 3G, 4G or a WiFi network. Combined with Midland BTT Button, the handlebar wireless PTT button, it becomes even easier to talk bike to bike. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Motorola Talkabout

This app enhances two-way radio communication by enabling location sharing, messaging, and track recording without cell service. Connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to control radio settings and stay connected during off-grid adventures.

Highlights
  • Off-grid location sharing
  • Off-grid messaging
  • Record tracks and statistics
  • Control radio settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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GO BEYOND PUSH-TO-TALK WITH THE TALKABOUT T8xx series AND FREE TALKABOUT APP The TALKABOUT T8xx series allow you to share and track locations with your travel companions. No cell service, no problem. Just download this app, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and you now have the ability to locate a friend’s campsite, share your current location and send messages - all while exploring off-grid. You can also control your radio setting from the TALKABOUT app. Skiing, hiking, hunting or at a music festival, the T8xx series have an IP54 rating and a range of up to 35 miles* to keep you connected no matter where your adventures lead. HOW IT WORKS The T8xx series two-way radio work just like every other radio by sending information using radio frequencies to keep you connected while off-grid. The secret to the T8xx series is once your smartphone is connected to your radio over Bluetooth, the TALKABOUT smartphone app enables communication options beyond push-to-talk. The TALKABOUT app uses the T8xx series as modem to talk, send messages, locations and more over the radio frequencies to your fellow T8xx series users. With enhanced communication and more information you enjoy unrivaled connectivity for peace of mind off the cellular grid. APP FEATURES: • Location sharing off-grid with ///what3words capabilities • Messaging off-grid • Record tracks & statistics • Push-to-talk from phone (select radio models; T802 and T803 only) • Features enabled & settings controlled by TALKABOUT App • Bluetooth connectivity to audio accessory (select radio models; T802 and T803 only) * The communication and data ranges quoted are calculated under optimum conditions, with an unobstructed line of sight. Actual range will vary depending on terrain and conditions, and is often less than the maximum possible.

Screenshots

BTTalk3 screens
Motorola Talkabout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTTalk at 3.5 against Motorola Talkabout's 1.8. BTTalk also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 17%). Motorola Talkabout's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (38 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

BTTalk holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BTTalk's written reviews are positive against 17% of Motorola Talkabout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTTalk ships an update every 4 months, Motorola Talkabout every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BTTalk versus Motorola Talkabout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTTalkMotorola Talkabout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better1.8 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings838 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMidland Europe srlMotorola Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

BTTalk

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.5%

Motorola Talkabout

All ratings28 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative76.2%

In-app purchases

None

BTTalk

No in-app purchases

None

Motorola Talkabout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTTalk free?
BTTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motorola Talkabout free?
Motorola Talkabout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BTTalk or Motorola Talkabout?
BTTalk is rated higher. BTTalk averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Motorola Talkabout averages 1.8 from 38 ratings.
Do BTTalk or Motorola Talkabout have ads?
Neither BTTalk nor Motorola Talkabout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTTalk or Motorola Talkabout?
BTTalk ships an update every 4 months, and Motorola Talkabout every 3 months. Most recently, BTTalk was updated on November 1, 2026 and Motorola Talkabout on November 2, 2026.

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