Comparison

RF Path vs NetLogger Companion

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

Head to head
About

RF Path

Calculate radio frequency propagation loss using various models like Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, and COST-231. Supports area and point-to-point predictions, with results exportable via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Multiple propagation models (Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, COST-231)
  • Area Prediction mode
  • Point-to-Point prediction mode
  • Elevation profile display
  • Results export (CSV)
  • Save to iCloud
  • Share to social media
Features
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RF Path provides propagation loss calculations for radio frequencies (RF) between 20 MHz and 20 GHz using either the Irregular Terrain model, Okumura-Hata model, COST-231 Hata Extension model, or the COST-231 Walfish-Ikegami model. The calculations are based on both electromagnetic theory and the statistical analysis of terrain characteristics to calculate the degradation of the RF wave as a function of distance and the variability of the RF wave with respect to time and space. The Irregular Terrain Model has two different prediction models. One is the Area Prediction mode which calculates propagation losses over an area where the exact terrain parameters are not known, but approximated using terrain roughness, environmental parameters and statistical parameters. The second is a point-to-point mode where specific latitude/longitude pair values are entered for both transmitter and receiver. Environmental parameters and statistical parameters are also used in this prediction mode. The results may be saved to iCloud, emailed, or posted to Facebook or Twitter. The results are in CSV format. In the Area Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss over the distance entered into the settings. The graph is viewed by rotating the device once the results table is shown. In the Point-To-Point Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss and elevation profile of the RF path.

About

NetLogger Companion

This application provides amateur radio operators with real-time situational awareness by displaying active nets and check-ins. It's a user-friendly tool for mobile and portable users needing quick access to operational information without a laptop.

Highlights
  • View currently operating nets
  • Check real-time check-ins
  • Mobile and portable friendly
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Situational awareness for HAMs
Features
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NetLogger Companion is designed and developed by a HAM for HAMs. It provides situational awareness for active nets while on-the-go by allowing you to view currently operating groups and check-ins. Simple and easy to use, it's the perfect companion for mobile and portable users who don't want to break out a laptop on the road or just need a quick way view to see who's online.

Screenshots

RF Path4 screens
NetLogger Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetLogger Companion at Free against RF Path's $2.99. NetLogger Companion also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). RF Path's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

NetLogger Companion is free to download; RF Path costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetLogger Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetLogger Companion has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of RF Path's written reviews are positive against 44% of NetLogger Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF Path ships an update every 5 months, NetLogger Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RF Path versus NetLogger Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF PathNetLogger Companion
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.0 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings434 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom DohertyAndrew Pearson

Customer experience

RF Path

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

NetLogger Companion

All ratings34 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

RF Path

No in-app purchases

None

NetLogger Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Path free?
RF Path costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetLogger Companion free?
NetLogger Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RF Path or NetLogger Companion?
NetLogger Companion is rated higher. RF Path averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NetLogger Companion averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.
Do RF Path or NetLogger Companion have ads?
Neither RF Path nor NetLogger Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Path or NetLogger Companion?
RF Path ships an update every 5 months, and NetLogger Companion fortnightly. Most recently, RF Path was updated on September 21, 2026 and NetLogger Companion on August 26, 2026.

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