RUMlogNG2Go vs DX Alerts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RUMlogNG2Go
This application serves as a contact logging tool for amateur radio enthusiasts. It allows users to manage their QSO logs, import and export data in ADIF format, and integrate with various online services for QSL confirmation and log uploads. Features include DXCC tracking, sunrise/sunset calculations, and DX cluster integration.
- Contact logging for amateur radio
- ADIF file import and export
- DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
- eQSL and LoTW user identification
- Integrated telnet DX cluster
- Real-time Grayline Map
- Transceiver data exchange
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RUMlog is a contact logging tool for amateur radio, very similar and log file compatible to the Mac logger RUMlogNG. * Use the same log file on your Mac computer * 4 user definable logging fields * Exchange the logs via iTunes Filesharing, iCloud or Files * Import ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Export ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Log your QSOs up to 3cm * Logging includes DXCC, heading and distance calculations * eQSL and/or LoTW users will be identified during logging * Can save your current position into the Note field, useful for portable or mobile operation * Sunset and sunrise calculations * RUMlog keeps track of your worked and confirmed countries * Direct log upload to eQSL (iPad only) * Direct QSL download from eQSL * Direct QSL download from LoTW * Direct log/QSO upload to Club Log * Integrated telnet DX cluster, including a spot collector * DX cluster command macros * LoTW ans eQSL users are marked in a dx spot * Real Time Grayline Map, showing short and log path to the station * HamQTH.com and qrz.com integration * Basic data exchange with Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers using the Pigtail hardware (http://pignology.net) or a Bluetooth LE interface (iPad and few TRX only) * Full control panel for Elecraft K3, KX3 and KX2 (iPad only) * Direct IC-705 control over Bluetooth LE for iPad and iPhone * Work RTTY, PSK and CW using the Elecraft transceivers built in functions (iPad only) * DXCC table with counter (including Deleted DXCCs)
DX Alerts
This app provides ham radio operators with a mobile DX cluster tool. It allows users to submit new spots, set alerts for specific callsigns or prefixes, and receive notifications even when the app is not running. It is designed for easy use on mobile devices and tablets.
- Mobile DX cluster access
- Submit new spots
- Callsign and prefix alerts
- Band and mode specific alerts
- Background notifications
- Tablet support
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DX Alerts is the ultimate DX cluster tool for ham radio operators. - DX cluster in your pocket. - Submit new spots easily. - Waiting for a DXpedition to go QRV? Need to know when a callsign is going to be spotted on the cluster? Set an alert for the callsign and get notified when the callsign is spotted on the cluster. Regardless if the app is running or not! - Add alerts for specific prefixes and/or callsigns on specific bands and/or modes! - Also works on tablets! - Designed for human fingers, not mouse pointers! 73!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUMlogNG2Go at 74% against DX Alerts's 10%. RUMlogNG2Go also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (252 vs 8). DX Alerts's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
DX Alerts is free to download; RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RUMlogNG2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUMlogNG2Go has 252 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RUMlogNG2Go's written reviews are positive against 10% of DX Alerts's.
RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 5 weeks, DX Alerts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RUMlogNG2Go | DX Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (252 ratings) — better | 1.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM | Tavlikos Software LTD |
Customer experience
RUMlogNG2Go
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In-app purchases
RUMlogNG2Go
No in-app purchases
DX Alerts
No in-app purchases
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