Comparison

Watts Up? vs Microwave Link Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Watts Up?

Easily determine microwave cooking times by inputting recipe details and your microwave's wattage. The app automatically saves your microwave's power for future use. Optimized for high-resolution displays on supported devices.

Highlights
  • Calculate recommended cook time
  • Input recipe cook time
  • Input recipe microwave wattage
  • Input your microwave wattage
  • Saves microwave wattage automatically
  • High resolution graphics
Features
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Take the guesswork out of microwave cook times. With this app, you can calculate a recommended cook time based on your microwave wattage. Features: - Calculates a recommended cook time based on the recipe cook time, recipe microwave wattage, and your microwave wattage. - Saves your microwave wattage automatically. - High resolution retina graphics optimized for latest models. In-app purchase: - Remove Ads

About

Microwave Link Calculator

This tool helps telecommunications engineers calculate and optimize microwave links. It provides precise distance, azimuth, and elevation computations, antenna configuration, and integrated mapping for accurate outdoor equipment placement.

Highlights
  • Precise distance, azimuth, and elevation calculations
  • Fresnel Zone computation
  • Antenna down tilt and azimuth determination
  • Antenna gain and received power prediction
  • Integrated Apple Maps view
  • Obstacle simulation for elevation profiles
  • Compass with haptic feedback
Features
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Microwave Link Calculator: plan point-to-point microwave links in minutes Built for telecom and transmission engineers, Microwave Link Calculator turns two site coordinates into everything you need on the tower: distance, azimuth, tilt, Fresnel zone, terrain profile and expected receive level. It works with links from any vendor, such as NEC Pasolink, SIAE, Ceragon, Ericsson MINI-LINK and Huawei. NEW IN THIS UPDATE • Site library: import your sites from a CSV or text file, paste a list, or add them one by one. • GPS autofill: start typing a site name in a link and pick it from the suggestions. Its coordinates are filled in for you, and you can still edit them. • Map crosshair: move the map under the crosshair and tap to place a site exactly where you want it. • Redesigned link form: Site A and Site B side by side, one "Set" button per site (pick on map, current GPS or paste coordinates), and quick + / − buttons for antenna height and Tx power. • Smart checks: warnings when antenna efficiency is outside 0.5–0.8 or both sites have the same name. • Elevation profiles for links of any length, including links over 100 km. • Available in 13 languages. LINK CALCULATIONS • Distance, azimuth and tilt (up/down) between the two sites. • Fresnel zone and terrain elevation along the whole path. • Antenna gain and expected received power in free-space conditions, based on frequency, Tx power, antenna diameter and efficiency. • Antenna height above sea level for each site. • Metric or imperial units (m / ft, and m / ft / in for antenna diameter). MAP AND FIELD TOOLS • See your link on Apple Maps with standard, satellite or satellite-with-roads styles, and line it up with nearby landmarks. • Add obstacles such as new buildings or trees and see them on the elevation profile. • Built-in compass with haptic feedback for precise azimuth alignment when you're on site. • Pick a site by tapping the map, using the crosshair, or searching for a place. YOUR DATA, EVERYWHERE Links and saved sites are stored on your device and synced through iCloud, so they're ready on all your iPhones and iPads. Some features, such as the elevation profile, obstacles and the compass, require a Pro subscription. Learn more: https://hmtienptithcm.wixsite.com/microwavelinkcalcula/about-4 Subscription Details:  Unlock all features with auto-renewable subscriptions: • Choose from 1 month ($4.99), 3 month ($12.99) and 12 month ($45.99) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Your Privacy Matters: • View our Privacy Policy: https://hmtienptithcm.wixsite.com/microwavelinkcalcula/policy • And Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download the Microwave Link Calculator now and elevate your telecommunications projects with precision and efficiency!

Screenshots

Watts Up?4 screens
Microwave Link Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Watts Up? at free with in-app purchases against Microwave Link Calculator's subscription. Watts Up? also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Microwave Link Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 32 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Watts Up? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microwave Link Calculator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watts Up? ships an update every 32 months, Microwave Link Calculator every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Watts Up? versus Microwave Link Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatts Up?Microwave Link Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric KasnetsisTien Hoang

Customer experience

Watts Up?

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Microwave Link Calculator

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Watts Up?

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
13 purchases

Microwave Link Calculator

Subscriptions13
  • All Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • All Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • All Access1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • All access.$4.991 Year
  • All access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • All access3 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • All Access7 Days trial$15.996 Months
  • All Access1 Month trial$15.996 Months
  • All access$24.996 Months
  • All access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • All Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • All Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Watts Up? free?
Watts Up? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microwave Link Calculator free?
Microwave Link Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Watts Up? or Microwave Link Calculator have ads?
Watts Up? shows ads; Microwave Link Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Watts Up? or Microwave Link Calculator?
Watts Up? ships an update every 32 months, and Microwave Link Calculator every 9 days. Most recently, Watts Up? was updated on October 24, 2026 and Microwave Link Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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