Q Codes vs QRZ Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q Codes
Access a comprehensive collection of standardized radiotelegraph communication codes, primarily for amateur radio use. This utility allows for rapid searching and lookup of any Q Code.
- Standardized Q Code collection
- Radiotelegraph communication codes
- Amateur radio focus
- Quick lookup functionality
- Comprehensive code database
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Q Codes are a standardized collection of codes developed for radiotelegraph communication especially amateur radio. This tool is designed for quick look up of any Q Code
QRZ Finder
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Search amateur radio callsigns worldwide! No registration needed - search HAMDB instantly. Add QRZ.com credentials for complete global coverage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Q Codes at Free against QRZ Finder's $0.99. Q Codes also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). QRZ Finder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Q Codes is free to download; QRZ Finder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Q Codes | QRZ Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Gibbs | Martin Kuera |
In-app purchases
Q Codes
No in-app purchases
QRZ Finder
No in-app purchases
