Comparison

Phonetic Contacts vs EasyQSO

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

Head to head
About

Phonetic Contacts

Enhance your contact list with phonetic sorting and quick search by Pinyin initials. This utility ensures Chinese names sort correctly in English systems and offers advanced features like polyphonic character correction and custom search fields.

Highlights
  • Pinyin initial contact search
  • Phonetic sorting for Chinese names
  • Add Pinyin fields for English system sorting
  • Polyphonic character correction
  • Customizable whitelist
  • Supports Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean systems
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英文系统下中文名排序,拼音首字母快速搜索联系人 # 少数派 sspai.com 编辑推荐 # # 第一次打开软件时请根据引导提示来操作,也可以先看看“少数派”写的那篇详细介绍的文章(点击下方的“开发人员网站”直接跳转)。 • 通过拼音首字母快速搜索联系人 (如输入「YZX」 就可以快速搜索到「叶梓萱」) • 一键添加拼音字段,使通讯录在英文系统下正常排序 • 支持白名单,完全自定义 • 繁体中文、日文、韩文系统下同样可以按照拼音排序 • 支持姓氏多音字纠错(如:"沈", "单", "仇", "秘", "解", "折", "朴", "翟", "查", "盖" ... ) • 支持添加音调 • 无网络请求,通讯录数据绝对安全。并且软件完全开源! URL scheme phonetic://execute phonetic://rollback ** 如何使用 ** 1. 如果只需要排序功能,进入主界面直接点击运行就可以了,不需要其他额外设置 2. 开启快速搜索功能:在更多设置中选择「昵称字段」(推荐使用,你也可以选择其它字段),回到主界面运行一次即可。 注意:开启「昵称字段」时会提示你关闭「首选昵称」,请根据提示关闭,否则手机短信内的联系人只显示昵称。 3. 清除添加的字段:首先在设置中勾选需要清除的字段,回到主界面长按或双击来清除。 4. 多音字纠错默认开启,其他功能默认关闭,需要的话请自行开启 Please Note: "Phonetic Contacts" is designed specifically for users with Simplified or Traditional Chinese names in their Contacts.

About

EasyQSO

Features
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EasyQSO - Your Portable Amateur Radio Logbook EasyQSO is an iOS application tailor-made for amateur radio enthusiasts (HAMs). Whether you're operating from your home shack or out in the field for POTA/SOTA activations, EasyQSO helps you record, query, and manage your QSO (contact) logs anytime, anywhere. With a modern and intuitive interface, it eliminates the hassle of traditional logging software, letting you focus on the joy of the contact. Core Features - Comprehensive QSO Logging Quickly log Callsign, Date/Time, Band, Mode, and Frequency. Record signal reports (RST). Add operator Name, QTH (Location), Grid Square, and custom remarks. Support for satellite operation logging. Smart data validation to ensure input accuracy. - Powerful Log Query & Management View all your QSO records in a clean list format. Multi-dimensional precise search (filter by Callsign, Band, Mode, etc.). Simply swipe left to edit or delete existing records. - Professional Import & Export ADIF Support: Fully supports the import and export of the ADIF format (the amateur radio international standard), ensuring seamless integration with Log4OM, N1MM, QRZ.com, and other platforms. CSV Support: Import and export via universal CSV format for easy spreadsheet data management. Timezone Management: Automatically handles timezone conversions during import/export to ensure accurate UTC time. - Advanced Tools Interactive map location picker for precise QTH logging. Why Choose EasyQSO? - Private & Secure: Built on Core Data, all logs are stored locally on your device. No account registration or internet connection required. - Native Experience: Built entirely with SwiftUI for a smooth and flawless iOS native experience. Download EasyQSO now and start logging your radio contacts around the world! 73 de EasyQSO!

Screenshots

Phonetic Contacts4 screens
EasyQSO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EasyQSO at Free against Phonetic Contacts's $1.99. EasyQSO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Phonetic Contacts's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EasyQSO is free to download; Phonetic Contacts costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonetic Contacts ships an update every 3 months, EasyQSO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phonetic Contacts versus EasyQSO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonetic ContactsEasyQSO
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 汪进年 贺

In-app purchases

None

Phonetic Contacts

No in-app purchases

None

EasyQSO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonetic Contacts free?
Phonetic Contacts costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyQSO free?
EasyQSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonetic Contacts or EasyQSO have ads?
Neither Phonetic Contacts nor EasyQSO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonetic Contacts or EasyQSO?
Phonetic Contacts ships an update every 3 months, and EasyQSO monthly. Most recently, Phonetic Contacts was updated on October 29, 2026 and EasyQSO on October 25, 2026.

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