Comparison

AirScanner vs HAMmade GRID

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

Head to head
About

AirScanner

Wirelessly access your image scanner with this application. It specifically supports HP scanners that utilize the eSCL protocol for seamless document digitization.

Highlights
  • Wireless scanner access
  • HP scanner compatibility
  • eSCL protocol support
  • Image scanning
Features
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Access your image scanner wirelessly with AirScanner. Works with HP scanners using the eSCL protocol.

About

HAMmade GRID

Features
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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.

Screenshots

AirScanner1 screens
HAMmade GRID4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AirScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HAMmade GRID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AirScanner versus HAMmade GRID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirScannerHAMmade GRID
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFord ParsonsOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirScanner

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$0.99
None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirScanner free?
AirScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirScanner or HAMmade GRID have ads?
Neither AirScanner nor HAMmade GRID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirScanner or HAMmade GRID?
AirScanner ships an update every 6 months, and HAMmade GRID every 4 days. Most recently, AirScanner was updated on September 3, 2026 and HAMmade GRID on September 18, 2026.

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