QTH vs qth locator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QTH
This application helps radio amateurs worldwide locate QTH-locators using GPS. It allows users to view maps, search for specific addresses, and calculate distances to other QTHs. The program is continuously updated and improved.
- QTH-locator definition
- GPS-based location
- Map viewing with internet
- Address search functionality
- Distance calculation
- Marker addition and deletion
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This is a free version of the program "QTH-locator". The program is designed to define the QTH-locator, used by radio amateurs all over the world when working on the VHF bands. QTH is determined using the GPS function. To view maps need the presence of the Internet on your device. His QTH is determined automatically when the program starts and is the token of the current geolocation. To find the QTH, different from yours, you need to use the card in the application. To add tags, you need to press and hold your finger on the map until the marker on the map c QTH. The program also allows you to define QTH using the search bar. To do this, type the address in the address bar and select from the list the appropriate address, after which the program will create a marker at this location and will QTH. If you know QTH correspondent you can find it, and find out the distance to it. To delete all the markers need to click icon to clear. The program is being constantly improved. Keep for updates.
qth locator
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The qth locator app, or locator for short, queries your current location and calculates the maidenhead grid square locator. So whereever you operate your ham radio station, you know the exact location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: qth locator at every 5 days against QTH's every 37 months. QTH's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QTH ships an update every 37 months, qth locator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QTH | qth locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timur Isaev | micro systems |
In-app purchases
QTH
No in-app purchases
qth locator
No in-app purchases







