AirScanner vs HAMmade GRID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirScanner
Wirelessly access your image scanner with this application. It specifically supports HP scanners that utilize the eSCL protocol for seamless document digitization.
- Wireless scanner access
- HP scanner compatibility
- eSCL protocol support
- Image scanning
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Access your image scanner wirelessly with AirScanner. Works with HP scanners using the eSCL protocol.
HAMmade GRID
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data. -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups. Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source. -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes. -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly. -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations. -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAMmade GRID at none against AirScanner's 1. HAMmade GRID also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). AirScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. AirScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HAMmade GRID asks for nothing beyond the download.
AirScanner ships an update every 6 months, HAMmade GRID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirScanner | HAMmade GRID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ford Parsons | Oguz Agceli |
In-app purchases
AirScanner
- Unlock Pro Features$0.99
HAMmade GRID
No in-app purchases









