RF Tools ++ vs LZ Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RF Tools ++
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RF Tools provides essential utilities for RF and link budget calculations including: Antenna Factor, Field Intensity, Phase, Time Delay, Wavelength, Cable Calculator, Cable Loss, Cable K1 K2 estimator, dBm/Watts conversions, dBµA/Amps conversions, dBµV/Volts conversions, Gain conversions, Power conversions, Free Space Loss, VHF/UHF Line of Sight, Fade Margin, Link Margin, Radar Max/Min Range, VSWR/Power/Return Loss Conversions, Radar Equation Solver and several reference items. The cable loss tool includes generic cables and many cables from Andrew, Beiden, Harbour Industries, Huber+Suhner, IW-Microwave, MegaPhase, Micro-Coax, PIC Wire & Cable, Times Microwave and Webro. Calculations are added regularly
LZ Toolkit
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LZ Toolkit is a field-focused planning and survey app designed to support Landing Zone operations from initial setup through mission-ready review. Built for military airfield and Landing Zone personnel, the app brings key tools into one streamlined workspace, including AMP setup, DCP analysis, SPACI scoring, GSR checks, CBR lookup, approach bearings, references, and an integrated LZ Overview. Users can build, save, review, and update Landing Zones while keeping critical survey data organized in one place. Whether planning, analyzing, marking, or briefing an LZ, LZ Toolkit helps simplify complex field calculations and improve consistency across the survey process.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LZ Toolkit at Free against RF Tools ++'s $1.99. On update cadence, 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
LZ Toolkit is free to download; RF Tools ++ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RF Tools ++ ships an update every 2 weeks, LZ Toolkit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RF Tools ++ | LZ Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Curtis | Jonathan James Villarreal |
In-app purchases
RF Tools ++
No in-app purchases
LZ Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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