Comparison

IoT microbit vs Carrier Wave

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

Head to head
About

IoT microbit

This application facilitates Bluetooth control for open-source hardware products. It is designed for low-power Bluetooth communication, enabling users to interact with compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Low power Bluetooth communication
  • Control open-source hardware
  • Bluetooth device integration
Features
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This is a low power Bluetooth APP, mainly with our design of open source hardware products Bluetooth control.

About

Carrier Wave

This application is a modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators, designed for fast and reliable contact logging from any location. It offers seamless syncing with popular services, real-time monitoring, and advanced features like AI-powered transcription.

Highlights
  • Fast command-driven logging
  • Sync contacts to QRZ, POTA, Ham2K
  • Real-time POTA and RBN monitoring
  • POTA activation management
  • AI-powered CW transcription
  • iCloud sync
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Carrier Wave is a fast, modern QSO logger for amateur radio operators. Log contacts from the field or the shack, sync to your favorite services, and track your progress - all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES - Fast command-driven logging with quick-entry shortcuts and keyboard accessory bar - Sync contacts to QRZ, Parks on the Air (POTA), and Ham2K LoFi - Real-time POTA and Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) spot monitoring with map view - POTA activation management with rove support, auto-spotting, and two-fer parks - CW recording and AI-powered transcription with karaoke-style playback - iCloud sync across all your devices - Automatic and manual database backups with iCloud Drive mirroring - ADIF import and export - Detailed statistics: bands, modes, DXCC entities, grids, states, parks - Social activity feed with friends list and on-air notifications - Apple Watch companion with live session updates and solar conditions - Landscape and iPad layouts with resizable sidebar panes - Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support Carrier Wave is built for operators who want a fast, reliable logger that stays out of their way. Whether you are activating a park, chasing DX, or working a contest, it is designed to keep up with you.

Screenshots

IoT microbit1 screens
Carrier Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IoT microbit at Free against Carrier Wave's $4.99. IoT microbit also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Carrier Wave's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, 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

IoT microbit is free to download; Carrier Wave costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carrier Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IoT microbit versus Carrier Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIoT microbitCarrier Wave
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB64 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer克俭 左James Vana

Customer experience

IoT microbit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Carrier Wave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IoT microbit

No in-app purchases

None

Carrier Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IoT microbit free?
IoT microbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrier Wave free?
Carrier Wave costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IoT microbit or Carrier Wave?
Carrier Wave is rated higher. IoT microbit averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Carrier Wave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IoT microbit or Carrier Wave have ads?
Neither IoT microbit nor Carrier Wave shows ads.

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