Comparison

CloudLogOffline vs Ham Radio Logbook

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

Head to head
About

CloudLogOffline

This app serves as a portable logbook for HAM radio operators, allowing them to record QSOs even without an internet connection. Logs can be uploaded to a self-hosted Cloudlog instance once connectivity is restored. It supports API uploads, QRZ.com queries, and integration with Flrig for radio interaction.

Highlights
  • Offline QSO logging
  • Upload to Cloudlog instance
  • QRZ.com query support
  • Flrig integration
  • Set CQ QRG
  • Live and post QSOs
Features
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CloudLogOffline is an app interface for Cloudlog the cloud logbook for HAM radio OMs and YLs by 2M0SQL et al. The main purpose of CloudLogOffline is the portable operating mode, where no Wifi or 3G/LTE is availabe, e.g. SOTA, IOTA, WWFF, POTA or COTA. The logs can be stored in the app and when back to an internet connection, the log can be uploaded to a selfhosted Cloudlog instance. Currently CloudLogOffline supports following features: - Upload to Cloudlog via API - Query QRZ.com (if 3G/LTE is available) - Connect to Flrig by W1HKJ which e.g. runs on a Raspberry Pi which is connected to the radio and opens a Wifi to interact with CloudLogOffline - Set a CQ QRG if Flrig is not available - Live and post QSOs - Many more

About

Ham Radio Logbook

This app provides ham radio operators with a simple way to log new contacts. Record essential details like callsign, reports, frequency, and mode with easy editing and deletion.

Highlights
  • Effortless contact logging
  • Record callsign, RST, frequency, mode
  • Easy editing and deletion
  • Streamlined interface
  • Designed for ham radio enthusiasts
Features
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LogMaster is a ham radio logbook built for the way you operate: fast, always in UTC, and ready to export when you are done. LOG A CONTACT IN SECONDS • Type the callsign and tap Log Contact. The form stays open for the next call. • Live UTC clock, with the band filled in from the frequency • Reports start at 59, 599 or −10 dB depending on the mode • A dupe warning when you have already worked that station today on the same band and mode • Name, QTH and grid square fill in for US and Canadian callsigns PARKS ON THE AIR • Start an activation and watch the count to the 10 contacts you need • Park-to-park references for the other station • Export an ADIF file named and formatted for the POTA upload page EXPORT AND IMPORT • ADIF for QRZ, LoTW (signed with TQSL), Club Log and POTA • CSV for Numbers, Excel or Google Sheets • Import ADIF from other loggers. Contacts already in your logbook are skipped. STATS • Contacts, callsigns, bands and modes worked • A twelve-week activity map, your best day and your longest streak LOGMASTER PRO: ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • iCloud Sync across your iPhone, iPad and Mac • One-tap upload to your QRZ Logbook with your own API key (needs a QRZ subscription with Logbook API access) • Station profiles for home, portable and club calls No account. No ads. Logging works with no signal. Terms: https://logmaster-hamradio.vercel.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CloudLogOffline4 screens
Ham Radio Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudLogOffline at 82% against Ham Radio Logbook's 0%. CloudLogOffline also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CloudLogOffline ships an update every 6 weeks, Ham Radio Logbook every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CloudLogOffline versus Ham Radio Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudLogOfflineHam Radio Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutscher Amateur-Radio-Club e. V.Abdelkarime Achtaou

Customer experience

CloudLogOffline

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Ham Radio Logbook

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CloudLogOffline

No in-app purchases

None

Ham Radio Logbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudLogOffline free?
CloudLogOffline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Radio Logbook free?
Ham Radio Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudLogOffline or Ham Radio Logbook have ads?
Neither CloudLogOffline nor Ham Radio Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudLogOffline or Ham Radio Logbook?
CloudLogOffline ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ham Radio Logbook every 4 months. Most recently, CloudLogOffline was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ham Radio Logbook on October 21, 2026.

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