Comparison

Q Codes vs Locator DX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Locator DX

Features
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Locator DX is the essential tool for amateur radio operators to calculate distances and bearings between Maidenhead grid locators anywhere in the world. KEY FEATURES Distance Calculator Calculate precise distances between any two Maidenhead locators in 4 or 6 character format. Results displayed in both kilometers and miles with accurate great circle calculations. Azimuth and Bearing Get exact azimuth bearing and back azimuth for antenna pointing. Perfect for VHF/UHF operations, satellite tracking, and DX hunting. Interactive World Maps Visualize your connections on beautiful interactive maps with three display modes: - Standard road map - Satellite imagery - Hybrid view with labels See your QTH and DX station marked with custom icons, connected by a path line showing the exact route. GPS Auto-Location Instantly determine your current Maidenhead grid locator using GPS. Perfect for portable operations, Field Day, SOTA activations, and rover contests. Calculation History Automatically saves your last 20 calculations with timestamps. Quickly review past contacts, distances, and bearings. Swipe to delete individual entries or clear all at once. Support for All Locator Formats Works with both 4-character like JO70 and 6-character like JO70ab Maidenhead locators for maximum precision. PERFECT FOR - VHF/UHF operators planning antenna direction - Contest participants logging grid squares - Satellite operators tracking passes - DX hunters finding new contacts - Field Day and portable operations - SOTA and POTA activations - Learning about Maidenhead locator system FEATURES AT A GLANCE Worldwide coverage - calculate any two points on Earth Accurate great circle distance calculations Precise azimuth and back azimuth Real-time GPS location to grid conversion Beautiful interactive maps with satellite view Automatic calculation history Works completely offline except maps Clean, intuitive interface Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Portrait and landscape support No ads, no tracking, no accounts required PRIVACY FOCUSED Your privacy matters. Locator DX: - Never collects or transmits your data - Stores history only on your device - Uses GPS only when you tap the location button - No analytics or tracking - No third-party services Whether you are at home planning your next DX contact, operating portable in the field, or competing in a VHF contest, Locator DX gives you the calculations you need quickly and accurately. 73 de Locator DX

Screenshots

Q Codes4 screens
Locator DX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Q Codes at Free against Locator DX's $1.99. Q Codes also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). Locator DX'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Q Codes is free to download; Locator DX costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Q Codes versus Locator DX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ CodesLocator DX
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan GibbsMartin Kuera

In-app purchases

None

Q Codes

No in-app purchases

None

Locator DX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q Codes free?
Q Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locator DX free?
Locator DX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Q Codes or Locator DX have ads?
Q Codes shows ads; Locator DX does not.

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