Comparison

Wait and Weight Method vs SDR

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

Head to head
About

Wait and Weight Method

Features
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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad. This application uses the basic calculations of the "Wait and Weight" method to control oil wells after the occurrence of kick during drilling operations on floating platforms and landing rigs. It is an useful tool to import data files to fill kill sheets from our apps: (Driling Hydraulics, Drilling Simulator, Kick Game, Kick Tolerance, LOT Simulator, MPD Simulator and Well Control Simulator) available for sale in our portfolio on the App Store. It is can be applied on the field and also help in the understanding of the "Wait and Weight" method for well control. This app was developed based on existing spreadsheets. There is no comparison with any other software. Our goal was to create a low-cost application with the help of experts to share with drilling engineers, technicians, drillers, students and teachers of drilling engineering. There is no intention to replace the professional softwares. You can contribute with suggestions for improvements, correcting the translation to english, reporting bugs and spreading it to your friends. Thanks DISCLAIMER: These tools & materials are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Please verify the tools provided by this application by yourself before you use them. Ensure you understand the impact of using these tools. Any use you choose to make of these tools & materials is undertaken by you entirely at your own risk.

About

SDR

Control compatible Icom transceivers remotely or locally from your iPad. Offers full operation, dual VFO, a logbook, and integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4, SSTV, and CW decoding.

Highlights
  • Remote transceiver operation
  • Dual VFO and DualWatch
  • Integrated logbook with ADIF support
  • FT8/FT4, SSTV, and CW decoder tools
  • DX-Cluster integration
  • Call sign lookup and map display
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Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPad SDR-Control is a full featured iPad App to operate your Icom Transceiver at home or from around the world without additional Hard- or Software. Important: This App requires one of the following Icom Transceivers: IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-7760 or the IC-R8600 Receiver or the new IC-7300 MK2 FACTS AND FEATURES: ■ Native iOS 26 app, backward compatible to iOS 17 ■ Compatible to any new Silicon M or older CPUs ■ Complete operation of your Icom Transceiver in all modes ■ Use the App local or to remote access of your Transceiver from any place without additional Hard- or Software ■ Dual VFO support (single Waterfall) ■ DualWatch support (Audio from both VFOs at the same time) ■ Logbook with auto logging, ADIF Im-/Export ■ UDP Log submission when using external logging software ■ Integrated full featured FT8 / FT4 Tool ■ Integrated SSTV receiver (NEW) ■ Integrated CW Decoder (NEW) ■ Integrated APRS Tool (NEW) ■ Integrated CW Keyer ■ DX-Cluster integration ■ Spots (from FT8, DX-Cluster) will be displayed in Waterfall ■ Band limits and Band-Modes will be displayed in Waterfall ■ Call sign lookup integrated ■ Displays Calls on Map with heading and distance information ■ MIDI Controller support ■ Keyboard shortcuts ■ And much more... WHAT YOU NEED: - An Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-7760 or IC-7300 MK2 Transceiver or IC-R8600 Receiver - The Transceiver needs to be connected to your Network (WiFi or LAN) - No USB cable needed or supported - An iPad that runs at least iOS 17 Find out more here: https://ham-radio-apps.com Read the Manual: http://go-to.me/sdrcontrol-ios-manual

Screenshots

Wait and Weight Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wait and Weight Method at $19.99 against SDR's $49.99. Wait and Weight Method also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). SDR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Wait and Weight Method costs $19.99 and SDR $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wait and Weight Method ships an update every 28 months, SDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wait and Weight Method versus SDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWait and Weight MethodSDR
Price$19.99 — better$49.99
Rating—4.2 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—70 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos MouraMarcus Roskosch

In-app purchases

None

Wait and Weight Method

No in-app purchases

None

SDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wait and Weight Method free?
Wait and Weight Method costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDR free?
SDR costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wait and Weight Method or SDR have ads?
Neither Wait and Weight Method nor SDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wait and Weight Method or SDR?
Wait and Weight Method ships an update every 28 months, and SDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wait and Weight Method was updated on October 19, 2026 and SDR on October 23, 2026.

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