Comparison

Shortwave Guide vs Ham Radio Tools.

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

Head to head
About

Shortwave Guide

This application displays a real-time schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, sourced from the EiBi database. Users can rescan for updates, view specific frequencies, and update the entire broadcast schedule database.

Highlights
  • Worldwide shortwave broadcast schedule
  • Real-time station listings
  • Frequency viewing
  • Database updates
  • EiBi database integration
Features
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The app shows a schedule of shortwave radio broadcasting. Information taken from EiBi database. When you run the application, you will see a list of radio stations, broadcasting currently worldwide. To update the scanning time in the menu, click "Rescan". To view all the selected radio frequency specifically, use a right button. When you first launch the app, or to update the schedule database, choose "Update Database".

About

Ham Radio Tools.

This app offers essential radio calculations and tools for amateur radio operators. It simplifies technical calculations and improves efficiency for both beginners and experienced users during setup and operation.

Highlights
  • Common ham radio calculations
  • RF value conversion and calculation
  • Setup and adjustment tools
  • Clean and simple interface
  • Smooth mobile performance
Features
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Ham Radio Tools is a practical utility app designed for amateur (ham) radio operators who need quick access to essential radio calculations and tools. Whether you're operating in the field, setting up a station, or experimenting with antennas, this app provides useful features to support your daily radio activities. Built for both beginners and experienced operators, Ham Radio Tools simplifies technical calculations and improves efficiency during setup and operation. Key Features: - Perform common ham radio calculations quickly and accurately. - Convert and calculate essential RF values. - Helpful tools for setup and adjustment. - Clean and simple interface for quick use during operations. - Designed for smooth performance on mobile devices. Ham Radio Tools is a reliable companion for amateur radio enthusiasts who want fast, accurate, and convenient utilities in one place. in-app purchase included 
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Screenshots

Shortwave Guide3 screens
Ham Radio Tools.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ham Radio Tools. at Free against Shortwave Guide's $8.99. Ham Radio Tools. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Shortwave Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Ham Radio Tools. is free to download; Shortwave Guide costs $8.99 up front. Ham Radio Tools. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shortwave Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shortwave Guide versus Ham Radio Tools.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortwave GuideHam Radio Tools.
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav HaliukNanjibhai Gorasiya

In-app purchases

None

Shortwave Guide

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ham Radio Tools.

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$9.99

Questions

Is Shortwave Guide free?
Shortwave Guide costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Radio Tools. free?
Ham Radio Tools. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortwave Guide or Ham Radio Tools. have ads?
Neither Shortwave Guide nor Ham Radio Tools. shows ads.

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