# YapSpot vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YapSpot at 80% against HamSphere 5.0's 38%. YapSpot also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). HamSphere 5.0's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YapSpot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YapSpot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of YapSpot's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's.

YapSpot ships an update every 5 days, HamSphere 5.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YapSpot | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapspot/id1476159192/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dan Jacoby](https://appshunter.io/developer/562056866) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### YapSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapspot/id1476159192)

Discover and share audio stories tied to specific locations. Hear spontaneous voice notes from others as you walk by, or leave your own for future passersby. It's like leaving an audio footprint on the world.

**Highlights:** Record voice notes pinned to your location, Automatic audio playback as you approach pins, Discover stories from others nearby, Public or private audio sharing, Audio equivalent of location-based graffiti

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create your own custom channel | $0.99 | one-time |


### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YapSpot free?

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

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YapSpot or HamSphere 5.0?

YapSpot is rated higher. YapSpot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do YapSpot or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither YapSpot nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YapSpot or HamSphere 5.0?

YapSpot ships an update every 5 days, and HamSphere 5.0 monthly. Most recently, YapSpot was updated on November 3, 2026 and HamSphere 5.0 on October 24, 2026.

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