# Query vs Global Skywave

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Query | Global Skywave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-skywave/id6498862229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 59 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Query-Point](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372212159) | [Noah Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708029582) |

## What reviewers say

### Query

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160)

Access location-based audio and supplemental information by speaking keywords. Discover details about products, services, places, or celebrities within specified geographic ranges.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Global Skywave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-skywave/id6498862229)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time operator map, Direct operator messaging, Customizable alerts, Built-in calculation tools, Detailed station profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Query free?

Query is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Global Skywave free?

Global Skywave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Query or Global Skywave?

Query and Global Skywave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Query or Global Skywave have ads?

Global Skywave shows ads; Query does not.

### Which is updated more often, Query or Global Skywave?

Query ships an update every 11 months, and Global Skywave daily. Most recently, Query was updated on June 1, 2026 and Global Skywave on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*