# MINI vs Microwave Link Calculator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MINI at none against Microwave Link Calculator's 13. MINI also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microwave Link Calculator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MINI asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | MINI | Microwave Link Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ericsson AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/472944329) | [Tien Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743631038) |

## What reviewers say

### MINI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-link-alignment/id1146823756)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microwave Link Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwave-link-calculator/id6499489507)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| All access. | $4.99 | per year |
| All access | $4.99 | per month |
| All access | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| All access | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| All access | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MINI free?

MINI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microwave Link Calculator free?

Microwave Link Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MINI or Microwave Link Calculator have ads?

Neither MINI nor Microwave Link Calculator shows ads.

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