Comparison

RUMlogNG2Go vs SWLog

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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)

About

SWLog

Log amateur radio QSOs and broadcast transmissions on your mobile device. Supports QRZ lookups and various broadcast schedule queries for station identification. Features GPS integration and local log browsing, with the ability to upload to a main logging program.

Highlights
  • Log amateur radio QSOs
  • Log broadcast transmissions
  • QRZ lookups
  • Broadcast schedule lookups
  • GPS integration
  • Upload logs to main program
Features
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SWLog is a mobile companion application to the full SWLog suite or logging and radio control applications. SWLog allows amateur radio and broadcast (shortwave, AM/FM, and utility) transmissions to be logged locally and later uploaded to the main logging program. QRZ can be used for lookups for amateur radio logs. For broadcast logs, various program schedules from ADDX, AOKI, EIBI, FCC, HFCC, ILGRadio, and SWSkeds are queried to aid in identifying the station. Features of this app include: * Download a preset list of locations, radios, and broadcast program schedules * Add an amateur radio QSO * Supports QRZ lookups * Monitor POTA spots * Add a POTA spot * Add a broadcast log * Supports lookups to various program schedules * GPS integration including calculating the current grid square to 10 characters * View/Browse locally added logs * Upload logs to the main logging program

Screenshots

RUMlogNG2Go4 screens
SWLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUMlogNG2Go at 74% against SWLog's 25%. SWLog's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SWLog is free to download; RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, SWLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RUMlogNG2Go versus SWLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUMlogNG2GoSWLog
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Lindner, DL2RUMRobert Sillett

Customer experience

RUMlogNG2Go

All ratings251 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.6%

SWLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

RUMlogNG2Go

No in-app purchases

None

SWLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RUMlogNG2Go free?
RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWLog free?
SWLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RUMlogNG2Go or SWLog have ads?
Neither RUMlogNG2Go nor SWLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUMlogNG2Go or SWLog?
RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, and SWLog fortnightly. Most recently, RUMlogNG2Go was updated on September 20, 2026 and SWLog on September 3, 2026.

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