Best QTH alternatives: apps like QTH-Locator Lite

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4.3 avg rating

7 free apps

Updated October 2026

QTH-Locator Lite

Timur Isaev

✈️ Travel

🗺️ Navigation

QTH is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to QTH

qth locator by micro systems

Editor's Choice

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0.0(0 ratings)

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Easy QTH Locator by Borys Buslovskyi

Easy QTH Locator

Strong Contender

🗺️ Navigation

4.8(11 ratings)

Free

This app calculates your Maidenhead Locator (QTH Locator) using your device's GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi. It's a convenient way for radio amateurs worldwide to represent their location without needing an internet connection.

APRS World by OGUZ HAN

Live APRS Map, TNC & Tracker

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🗺️ Navigation

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Visualize the global amateur radio network on a live map. Track stations, view weather data, send messages, and transmit over the air using a TNC. Offers CarPlay integration and track logging.

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Grid Square Life

by Borys Buslovskyi

$3.99

This app calculates your Maidenhead Locator (Grid Square Locator) using GPS coordinates. It also displays nearby points of interest like radio beacons, lighthouses, and national parks, along with your geographic coordinates, altitude, and a compass. You can track your distance from home and visualize your position within grid squares.

Grid Square Locator calculationNearby points of interestGeographic coordinates and altitude

ScoutCAT: POTA & SOTA Map

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Beacon your position on APRS

Free

Broadcast your location to the global APRS network and see nearby stations in real-time. Features include smart beaconing, live map, and APRS text messaging. Offers privacy controls and a demo mode for exploration.

Position beaconing (smart, periodic, one-tap)Background beaconingLive map of nearby stations

Access real-time APRS position data, weather reports, and telemetry graphs globally. Offers route guidance, station tracking, and map filtering. Some advanced features require an in-app subscription.

Real-time APRS position dataRoute guidance and driving directionsSearch callsigns and addresses

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Mesh World: Mesh Made Simple

LoRa Radio Mesh Networking

Free

This app provides a premium mesh networking experience, supporting both Meshtastic and MeshCore protocols. It offers real-time user tracking, offline maps, encrypted messaging, and node management capabilities for various outdoor and community use cases.

Dual Meshtastic and MeshCore protocol supportReal-time user and group trackingOffline maps and waypoint sharing

HamGrid – QTH Locator Map

Maidenhead grid square locator