Comparison

Easy QTH Locator vs XP Navigator

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

Head to head
About

Easy QTH Locator

This app calculates your Maidenhead Locator (QTH Locator) using your device's GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi. It's a convenient way for radio amateurs worldwide to represent their location without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QTH Locator calculation
  • Uses GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi
  • No internet access required
  • Convenient for radio amateurs
  • Displays current location
Features
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This application displays the QTH Locator (Maidenhead Locator) for your current location, calculated based on geographical coordinates obtained from GPS, mobile network or Wi-Fi data. Enable Location Services. Give your device permission to determine your location. Internet access is not required. To speak the QTH locator value in voice or Morse code, tap the corresponding icon on the device screen.

About

XP Navigator

Features
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XP Navigator is a specialized utility tool built specifically for the support teams, drivers, and logistics crews participating in the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) Annual Re-Ride within the Utah Division. The Ultimate Tool for the Ground Crew During the non-stop, 24/7 re-ride, the success of the mail depends on the support teams driving trucks and horse trailers. XP Navigator is designed specifically for these teams to coordinate rider drop-offs and pick-ups across the rugged Utah terrain. Current Features for Support Teams: Coordinate the Exchange: Know exactly where the next exchange station is located to ensure the next horse and rider are ready before the mochila arrives. Navigate the West Desert: Provides high-precision offline maps for remote areas like Simpson Springs, Faust, and Ibapah where cell service is non-existent. Truck & Trailer Focus: Clearly identifies access points and exchange locations suitable for support vehicles. Visual Positioning: See your location relative to the historic trail and upcoming stations to ensure you are on the correct path for the next drop-off or pick-up. Specifically for Utah Riders This version is tailored to the unique geography of the Utah Division—from the Wyoming state line, through Salt Lake and Murray, across the West Desert, to the Nevada border. Note to Users: This app is currently in a specialized "Support Crew" phase. While the route and stations are visible, it is optimized for the logistics of moving horses and trailers during the active Re-Ride. We look forward to future updates that will include enhanced features for spectators and history enthusiasts. Developed by Granite Ridge Labs Dedicated to preserving the history of the Pony Express through modern technology.

Screenshots

Easy QTH Locator1 screens
XP Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XP Navigator at every 2 months against Easy QTH Locator's every 12 months. XP Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy QTH Locator ships an update every 12 months, XP Navigator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Easy QTH Locator versus XP Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy QTH LocatorXP Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorys BuslovskyiGarrett Leslie

In-app purchases

None

Easy QTH Locator

No in-app purchases

None

XP Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy QTH Locator free?
Easy QTH Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XP Navigator free?
XP Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy QTH Locator or XP Navigator have ads?
Neither Easy QTH Locator nor XP Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy QTH Locator or XP Navigator?
Easy QTH Locator ships an update every 12 months, and XP Navigator every 2 months. Most recently, Easy QTH Locator was updated on October 24, 2026 and XP Navigator on October 25, 2026.

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