HAM Xpress vs DigiDecoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAM Xpress
This application serves as a fast and simple logbook for amateur radio operators. It's designed for both stationary and mobile use, making it easy to quickly record radio contacts. It's ideal for those new to logging software or who need a straightforward way to enter QSOs.
- Fast and simple logging
- Mobile and stationary use
- Easy QSO entry
- Suitable for beginners
- Professional logging features
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HAM Xpress ist eine App für PC und mobile Geräte. Als Amateurfunk-Logbuchprogramm ist sie insbesondere nützlich für YLs und OMs, die wenig oder keine Erfahrung mit Logbuchprogrammen haben oder die "mal schnell" stationär oder mobil einige QSOs eintragen wollen zur Weiterleitung an ein anderes Logbuchprogramm. Ganz bewußt ist diese Anwendung darum auf Schnelligkeit und Einfachheit ausgelegt, ohne auf die von ARCOMM gewohnte Professionalität zu verzichten. Nutzern, die gerne von weiteren Auswertungen, umfangreichen Eingabehilfen und vielen Zusatzinformationen profitieren möchten, legen wir das Top-Logbuchprogramm "HAM OFFICE .mein Logbuch" als APP und für PC an's Herz.
DigiDecoder
This application decodes and encodes various ham radio digital modes in real-time. It automatically recognizes signals, displays them with an animated waterfall, and supports sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages.
- Real-time digital mode decoding
- Automatic signal recognition
- Animated waterfall display
- SSTV image encoding
- CW, FT8, and Packet message encoding
- Bluetooth and network TNC support
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation WSPR - 4-FSK beacons, 2 min periods Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HAM Xpress at 100% against DigiDecoder's 50%. HAM Xpress also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). DigiDecoder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 67 months). On price, ads 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. DigiDecoder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HAM Xpress asks for nothing beyond the download.
HAM Xpress ships an update every 67 months, DigiDecoder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAM Xpress | DigiDecoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 67 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARcomm GmbH new media services | Lukasz Skierkowski |
Customer experience
HAM Xpress
DigiDecoder
In-app purchases
HAM Xpress
No in-app purchases
DigiDecoder
- DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- DigiDecoder TrialFree
- DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99
