# QIAM vs Locarda

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QIAM at none against Locarda's 2. QIAM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Locarda's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 19 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locarda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per month. QIAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QIAM against 5.0 for Locarda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QIAM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QIAM ships an update every 19 months, Locarda every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QIAM | Locarda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiam/id1418700678/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locarda/id6755223993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Quake Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418700677) | [Locarda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852689715) |

## What reviewers say

### QIAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiam/id1418700678)

This application uses RFID technology to help users update item locations, find missing assets, and automate processes. It's designed for managing resources and improving workflow efficiency with handheld RFID readers.

**Highlights:** Update RFID item locations, Find missing items, Improve process flows, Increase automation, Locate and track resources, Manage assets with RFID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locarda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locarda/id6755223993)

Streamline forensic case documentation with AI-powered voice-to-text dictation and organized report generation. Securely document autopsies, investigations, and specimen exams with features designed for medical examiners and coroners.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted report generation, Voice-to-text dictation, Intelligent section organization, Customizable templates, Secure cloud sync, HIPAA-compliant workflows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $79.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $799.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QIAM free?

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

### Is Locarda free?

Locarda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QIAM or Locarda?

QIAM and Locarda are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do QIAM or Locarda have ads?

Locarda shows ads; QIAM does not.

### Which is updated more often, QIAM or Locarda?

QIAM ships an update every 19 months, and Locarda every 10 days. Most recently, QIAM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Locarda on October 30, 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.*