# RUMlogNG2Go vs SolarPunk Ham Radio

The clearest difference is price: SolarPunk Ham Radio at Free against RUMlogNG2Go's $4.99. SolarPunk Ham Radio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RUMlogNG2Go's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SolarPunk Ham Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUMlogNG2Go has 253 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, SolarPunk Ham Radio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUMlogNG2Go | SolarPunk Ham Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumlogng2go/id1005575164/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarpunk-ham-radio/id6764753724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM](https://appshunter.io/developer/531394808) | [HART M ROSSMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895904335) |

## What reviewers say

### RUMlogNG2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumlogng2go/id1005575164)

This amateur radio contact logging tool offers comprehensive QSO logging, DXCC tracking, and integration with various online services. It supports file exchange via iCloud and iTunes, and can exchange data with select transceivers.

**Highlights:** QSO logging with DXCC, heading, and distance calculations, Log file compatibility with Mac RUMlogNG, Exchange logs via iCloud, iTunes Filesharing, or Files, Import/Export ADIF files, eQSL and LoTW user identification, Integrated telnet DX cluster, Real-time Grayline Map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 🔗 Connects via Bluetooth (IC-705)
- ☁️ Cloud sync for logbook
- 🗂️ DX cluster integration
- 📱 Works on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Date and time issues (UTC/Local)
- ❓ Configuration complexity
- 🚫 eQSL not working
- 🚫 DX-CLUSTER without function
- 🐛 Cannot download ADIF logs

**Reported bugs**

- Date and time (UTC) fields not functioning properly
- eQSL not working, incorrect password message
- DX-CLUSTER without function, no response from Sysop
- Will not download ADIF logs from onecloud
- Local Time and UTC mixed, data converted to UTC

**Requested features**

- Add K4D as rig option for TRX Control
- Add AMP KPA1500
- Add RT21-D Rotor Control
- Search logbook by first name or town
- Flash first name when adding call sign


### SolarPunk Ham Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarpunk-ham-radio/id6764753724)

A mobile companion for ham radio operators, offering tools for logging QSOs, tracking POTA/COTA/SOTA activations, and managing DMR and APRS data. It also includes satellite tracking, repeater lists, band condition updates, and limited FT8/CQ decode/transmit capabilities.

**Highlights:** QSO logging, POTA/COTA/SOTA tracking, DMR and APRS support, Satellite tracking, Repeater lists, Band condition updates, FT8/CQ decode and transmit

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUMlogNG2Go free?

RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SolarPunk Ham Radio free?

SolarPunk Ham Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUMlogNG2Go or SolarPunk Ham Radio?

SolarPunk Ham Radio is rated higher. RUMlogNG2Go averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while SolarPunk Ham Radio averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do RUMlogNG2Go or SolarPunk Ham Radio have ads?

Neither RUMlogNG2Go nor SolarPunk Ham Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUMlogNG2Go or SolarPunk Ham Radio?

RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, and SolarPunk Ham Radio every 4 days. Most recently, RUMlogNG2Go was updated on November 11, 2026 and SolarPunk Ham Radio on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*