Surfcleaner vs HamFinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surfcleaner
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System control interface for the SurfCleaner SCO1000 system.
HamFinder
This utility app helps U.S. amateur radio operators quickly look up public FCC license details for any callsign. Save operator profiles, add private notes, and easily access contact information and FCC mailing locations.
- U.S. callsign lookup via CALLOOK
- View operator name, license class, and address
- Access public FCC and QRZ profiles
- Save and manage operator profiles
- Add private notes and tags to contacts
- Map saved FCC mailing locations
- iOS conveniences like Spotlight search and widgets
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HamFinder is a simple daily utility for U.S. amateur radio operators. Look up a callsign, read its public FCC license details, and keep useful operator profiles close at hand. Search and profiles - Look up U.S. callsigns using CALLOOK. - View the operator name, license class, grid square, mailing address, and license dates when available. - Open the public FCC record or QRZ profile. - Copy a callsign, share a profile summary, or open the location in Apple Maps. Your contacts - Save operator profiles for future reference. - Add private notes and tags directly on an operator profile. - Search saved contacts by callsign, name, notes, or tags. - See saved FCC mailing locations on a contact map. iOS conveniences - Find saved contacts through Spotlight. - Use the Open Callsign and Operator Name actions in Shortcuts. - Add a configurable Quick Callsign Home Screen widget for one-tap lookup. - Enjoy a clear search bar in both light and dark mode. Saved profiles and notes remain on your device. A network connection is needed for new lookups, address resolution, and map imagery. No account, radio hardware, subscription, or in-app purchase is required. HamFinder uses public FCC records supplied by CALLOOK and is not affiliated with the FCC. Displayed locations are FCC mailing locations and may not be an operator's actual station or current position. Requires iOS 26 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surfcleaner at every 4 months against HamFinder's every 9 months. Surfcleaner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Surfcleaner ships an update every 4 months, HamFinder every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surfcleaner | HamFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SurfCleaner AB | Benjamin Faershtein |
In-app purchases
Surfcleaner
No in-app purchases
HamFinder
No in-app purchases
