# HamAlert vs HFpager

The clearest difference is rating: HamAlert at 4.0 against HFpager's 3.0. HamAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). HFpager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HFpager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. HamAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamAlert has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 71% of HFpager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, HFpager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | HFpager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [Dmitry Likhtarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/428797499) |

## What reviewers say

### HamAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798)

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for desired stations, Filter spots by DXCC, callsign, and location, Support for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter, Filter by band, mode, and time, Filter by spotter callsign and DXCC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HFpager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hfpager/id1534721365)

This utility app enables the exchange of short text messages through audio and radio channels using IFSK modulation. It offers basic reception and transmission functions for free, with a subscription unlocking all features and removing ads.

**Highlights:** IFSK modulation for audio messaging, Send and receive short text messages, Utilizes audio and radio channels, Basic functions free, Subscription removes restrictions and ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка 12 месяцев | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAlert free?

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

### Is HFpager free?

HFpager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HamAlert or HFpager?

HamAlert is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while HFpager averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HamAlert or HFpager have ads?

HFpager shows ads; HamAlert does not.

### Which is updated more often, HamAlert or HFpager?

HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, and HFpager every 3 months. Most recently, HamAlert was updated on October 16, 2026 and HFpager on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*