# HamAlert vs GPS Test

The clearest difference is rating: HamAlert at 4.0 against GPS Test's 3.0. HamAlert also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). GPS Test's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 33% of GPS Test's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | GPS Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-test-simple-tool/id1635115847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [Shenzhen Ultra Easy Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958871192) |

## 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


### GPS Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-test-simple-tool/id1635115847)

This utility quickly shows your current GPS coordinates and location details. It's a straightforward tool for accessing essential location information.

**Highlights:** Displays current GPS coordinates, Shows location information, Simple and fast interface, Real-time location updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAlert free?

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

### Is GPS Test free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HamAlert or GPS Test?

HamAlert is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while GPS Test averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HamAlert or GPS Test have ads?

Neither HamAlert nor GPS Test shows ads.

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