# TX Mason vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is rating: HamSphere 5.0 at 3.9 against TX Mason's 3.4. TX Mason's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TX Mason sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HamSphere 5.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TX Mason's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TX Mason | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-mason/id1532889175/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Grand Lodge Of Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532889177) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### TX Mason

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tx-mason/id1532889175)

Connect with members, discuss topics in groups or privately, and stay informed about upcoming events and the latest news. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings easily.

**Highlights:** Member connection, Group and private discussions, Event information, Latest news updates, Subscription management, Auto-renewal settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiram Abiff | $9.99 | per year |
| Hiram King of Tyre | $16.99 | per year |
| King Solomon | $25.99 | per year |


### 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 TX Mason free?

TX Mason 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, TX Mason or HamSphere 5.0?

HamSphere 5.0 is rated higher. TX Mason averages 3.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TX Mason or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither TX Mason nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TX Mason or HamSphere 5.0?

TX Mason ships an update monthly, and HamSphere 5.0 monthly. Most recently, TX Mason was updated on October 1, 2026 and HamSphere 5.0 on September 23, 2026.

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