Query vs Global Skywave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Query
Access location-based audio and supplemental information by speaking keywords. Discover details about products, services, places, or celebrities within specified geographic ranges.
- Keyword-triggered audio responses
- Location-based information retrieval
- Supplemental info (web links, images, video)
- Map view with advertiser pins
- QR code access to information
- Category-based keyword shortcuts
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Query-Point® is a directory into which “advertisers” of products, services, places or celebrities may place information and set the range of the availability of that information based upon whatever distance makes the sense in terms of being obtainable. We call this information a listing The app is the gateway to retrieving the information. An app user requests the information using a “keyword”, and may then listen to the response placed into the directory by the advertiser The system is GPS based. Real estate signs, local storefronts, billboards and bus benches and historical markers all have a range of operation of 1200-feet from the sign or storefront. This is in effect a 2400-foot umbrella within which the system will operate Government signage has an operational range of 2200-feet, or an umbrella of 4400 feet. Distances go up dramatically from there Hyper local geo fence promotion, which could include schools, may have a 4-mile radius of operation Ads on a city bus might use a 15 mile radius (A 30 mile umbrella) to allow information to be requested anywhere along a route Large local businesses, in particular ones using a lot of trucks with their name painted on them, might choose a 50-mile radius of service. Radio and local TV advertisers might choose a 150-mile radius of service to get the coverage needed where-ever the ad is heard. Each “advertiser” has a pin on the map found in the app which may lead to acquiring the same information as would be gained when within proximity of the fixed point Each listing has a QR code that takes people to the same information in a universal format that does not require use of the app Query-Point® is a directory that allows consumers using our app to “pull” Internet based information from specific entities. Unlike search engines, the entity being requested provides the information the user receives How it Works As the app user comes “in range” of the enabled sign the user is able to push the microphone button and say the keyword(s) found on the sign that triggers the system to provide information. Usually this action is stimulated from viewed signs that are nearby. The app user says what is written on the sign or heard over the air, (the keyword(s)) into the app and the system responds with immediate audio information, and supplemental information through the app. The supplemental information may include web links, pictures, contact information and video. The information is placed on the system by or on behalf of the stakeholder or advertiser We are all about safety. Entities also get an icon on the map found in the app. Another safety precaution is the use of short-cut keywords by category that gather the information from every listing that is within the users range. For example sometimes it is hard to get the name from a real estate sign, in which case the app user may grab the same information by saying “Hey Property”. This will return any property items within range of the app user Saying “Hey Local” will return any of the local entities with range of the user. These could be local businesses but also nearby churches and schools. Saying “Hey Marker” will retrieve information from historic markers if listed in out directory. Government services, including zoning signs, public works signs, and items such as buildings and parks, will respond to “Hey Government”, up to a range of 2200 ft. Any of the items with a range based in miles will respond to “Hey Info” Cost The app is free to users. For advertisers, the basic service can be free for many categories Information and Privacy App users are anonymous and they will not receive pop-up ads in their emails or while browsing. Paid advertisers have on their dashboards the record of the time someone queried their sign. They are provided with no other information. Visit https://www.query-point.com to learn more. Feel free to reach out to us at info@query-point.com with any comments, questions or suggestions.
Global Skywave
Discover and connect with radio operators worldwide on a real-time map. Communicate directly with others, receive custom alerts, and utilize built-in calculation tools for radio operations. This app makes global radio communication accessible and engaging.
- Real-time operator map
- Direct operator messaging
- Customizable alerts
- Built-in calculation tools
- Detailed station profiles
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Step into the world of radio like never before. Global Skywave is the ultimate companion for radio operators - whether you're a licensed ham veteran, an aspiring enthusiast, or active military. Discover operators around the globe, establish communication, and grow within a vibrant international community, all from the palm of your hand. Real-Time Operator Map Explore an interactive, live-updating map of radio stations worldwide. Tap any pin to view detailed station profiles, including call signs, frequency details, and more. Operator Messaging Chat directly with fellow operators. Coordinate frequencies, exchange insights, or just strike up a global conversation - wherever, whenever. Custom Alerts Get notified the moment a station operator messages you, or when new stations are available in your area. Never miss an opportunity to connect. Built-In Calculation Tools Need to calculate wavelength or LOS distance? Leave it to Global Skywave’s built-in tools to calculate all the important information you need, with the click of a button. Whether you’re logging contacts or just tuning in, Global Skywave bridges the distance between hobby and connection. Built with a modern, intuitive design, it makes global communication easier, smarter, and more engaging than ever before.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Query at none against Global Skywave's shown. Query also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11 vs 15.6). Global Skywave's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Query against 5.0 for Global Skywave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Global Skywave has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Query ships an update every 11 months, Global Skywave daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Query | Global Skywave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Query-Point | Noah Clark |
Customer experience
Query
Global Skywave
In-app purchases
Query
No in-app purchases
Global Skywave
No in-app purchases









