# EchoLink

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id350688562](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id350688562)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id350688562`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Synergenics, LLC
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.20.32
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-21
- **First published:** 2010-02-04
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/echolink/id350688562)
- **Website:** [http://www.echolink.org](http://www.echolink.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.echolink.org/privacypolicy.htm](http://www.echolink.org/privacypolicy.htm)

## Description

Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information.

EchoLink for iOS provides access to the EchoLink network for validated EchoLink users. You can use this app to connect to the EchoLink system from almost anywhere, using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If you are not already a validated EchoLink user, you will be required to register (using your Amateur Radio callsign and a password of your choice) the first time you run the app. Please see the iPhone FAQ at www.echolink.org.

Please direct any bug reports or feature suggestions to the Web site at http://www.echolink.org/support.htm, since developers do not read app reviews.

If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator, see www.arrl.org for more information.

EchoLink is a registered U.S. trademark of Synergenics, LLC.

## Rankings

- #200,080 — Overall

## Review summary

EchoLink on Apple devices is praised for being free and enabling worldwide ham communication, with good audio when functioning and broad cross-platform reach (iPhone, iPad, Android, PC). But reviews repeatedly flag login/server connectivity failures; mic gain/volume controls missing or broken on iPadOS; password length restrictions not aligned with desktop; favorites reordering problems; and update-related audio/connection instability. Some cite incomplete station directories and tedious verification. Overall, strong value but needs ongoing reliability fixes.

### Pros

- Free to use and enables worldwide amateur radio communication
- Cross-platform compatibility across iPhone, iPad, Android, and PC
- Portable/mobile-friendly for on-the-go use
- Generally strong audio quality when functioning

### Cons

- Login and server connectivity problems (login failures, “no servers responding”)
- Microphone gain/volume controls missing or malfunctioning on iPadOS/iOS
- Password length restrictions inconsistent with desktop (limit around 14 chars on iOS) and reset/login challenges
- Favorites management changes (alphabetical sorting by default and no easy reordering) and related usability issues
- Update-related audio or connection instability (garbled audio, post-update issues)

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