Comparison

RF Tools ++ vs LZ Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

RF Tools ++

Features
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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

About

LZ Toolkit

Features
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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.

Screenshots

RF Tools ++4 screens
LZ Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RF Tools ++ versus LZ Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF Tools ++LZ Toolkit
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff CurtisJonathan James Villarreal

In-app purchases

None

RF Tools ++

No in-app purchases

None

LZ Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Tools ++ free?
RF Tools ++ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LZ Toolkit free?
LZ Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF Tools ++ or LZ Toolkit have ads?
Neither RF Tools ++ nor LZ Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Tools ++ or LZ Toolkit?
RF Tools ++ ships an update every 2 weeks, and LZ Toolkit every 10 days. Most recently, RF Tools ++ was updated on September 23, 2026 and LZ Toolkit on September 13, 2026.

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