VHF vs Egholm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VHF
This marine radio simulator allows users to practice sending various distress and routine messages. It supports communication between multiple devices and includes an auto-distress function for emergencies. A help section is available within the app for guidance.
- VHF-DSC radio simulation
- Send Mayday, Pan Pan, Security, and Routine messages
- Inter-device communication
- Auto-distress function
- Practice marine radio operator skills
- Help section available
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With your VHF-DSC radio simulator, you can improve your marine Radio operator skills.Β Multiple functions are now available, including communication between two or more devices: select a Waterplace from the settings menu and send DSC Routine messages. With VHF-DSC, you can train to send Mayday, Pan Pan, Security or Routine messages. RT (Radio communication) will work effectively as receiving real messages like Distress alert (mayday) or call. There is also the auto Distress function, to send a Mayday alert by holding buttons for 5 seconds. A new help page is available by opening the app menu (three parallel line symbol top right corner of the app) and clicking on the help menu item.
Egholm
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The app is designed for distributors & machine operators of Egholm A/S products. Products: Egholm 2100, Egholm 2200, Park Ranger 2150, City Ranger 2250, City Ranger 2260 and City Ranger 3070. DISTRIBUTORS We have simplified the process so that it is easy for you as an Egholm A/S distributor to deliver the machine to your customer so that they get the most benefit from their new equipment and at the same time start their warranty period. 1. Log-in 2. Register the customer 3. Register the machine and attachments by serial number 4. Review the checklist with the customer 5. Submit the form and start the customerβs warranty period MACHINE OPERATORS When your distributor registers the machine, you as the operator of the machine, always have information at your fingertips. You will find manuals, brochures, technical specifications, video clips, information on attachments and much more. 1. Create an account 2. Register your machine and attachments 3. Find the information you require 4. Get service information and be notified of great deals (optional) How does Egholm A/S benefit from you downloading this APP? We get to know you better, so we can better support both distributors and operators more individually. So please download the app for our sake, but also just as much for your own!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Egholm at Free against VHF's $9.99. Egholm also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.2). VHF's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Egholm is free to download; VHF costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VHF ships an update every 4 weeks, Egholm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VHF | Egholm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 8.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Jaquemet | Egholm AS |
In-app purchases
VHF
No in-app purchases
Egholm
No in-app purchases









