HAM vs TrollDepth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAM
This utility app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for amateur radio operators, including band conditions, DX-Cluster monitoring, and a logbook. It features direct radio integration for tuning and automatic logging, along with various calculations and resource information.
- DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter activity monitoring
- Bandplan, Glossar, and AWG resource information
- Built-in radio integration for direct tuning
- Fully featured logbook with QSO editing
- LOTW and QRZ.com log submission
- Calculations for Ohm's law, VSWR, and antennas
- CW Encoder and Decoder
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The ultimate utility App for every HAM-Radio Operator HAM-Toolbox provides a variety of useful Tools to help you operating your HAM-Radio. The Tools are ranging from activity monitoring Tools like DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter, to Tools helping you with resource information like Bandplan, Glossar, AWG and many more Tools. HAM-Toolbox also has a built-in radio integration, so that you can directly tune to spots from the DX-Cluster and other tools. During logging, the appropriate fields for the frequency and mode will be automatically filled. With a one-time purchase you gain access to all of the following Tools on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. · TOOLS: + Band Conditions + POTA + DX-Cluster + PSK-Reporter + Reverse Beacon Network + Call-Lookup + Locator + Beacons (especially NCDXF) + Repeater + DTMF Generator + CW Encoder and Decoder + Frequency List + QSL Card Designer (design, preview, print and export your own QSL cards) · LOGBOOK: HAM-Toolbox comes with a fully featured Logbook. + Inspect and edit your existing QSOs + Easy-to-use logging interface + Maintenance (Data completion from QRZ.com, Duplicates finder, Mass change) + LOTW and QRZ.com log submission + Integrated Call-Lookup with possibility to update QSO + Worked/Needed statistics for CQ-Zones, ITU-Zones and DXCCs + Map with worked grid locators representation + iCloud-Sync with multiple devices (compatible with SDR-Control and SmartSDR) · Radio-Integration: + Frequency and Mode + Logbook integration + Direct tuning from various Tools like DXCluster, POTA, Frequency List + Supports all major Brands and Radios via Network or USB + YAESU: FT-710, FT-991, FT-DX10, FT-DX100 + Icom: IC-705, IC-7300mk2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-9700, IC-R8600, + Kenwood: TS-890, TS-990 + Elecraft: K4 + HamLib · CALCULATIONS: + Ohm's law + VSWR + Dipole-Antenna + Groundplane-Antenna + HB9CV-Antenna + Helix-Antenna + dB Conversion + Wavelength · RESOURCES: + Bandplan + Glossar + Morse + AWG + CTCSS-Codes + Formulas + Q-Codes + Abbreviations + Constants Find out more here: https://ham-toolbox.com Read the Manual: https://go-to.me/hamtoolbox-manual
TrollDepth
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TrollDepth helps anglers estimate where their lure is running so they can spend less time guessing and more time fishing. Set up your trolling rig with the details that matter: leader distance, setback after weight, weight size, trolling speed, line type, line test, lure style, attractor, and target depth. TrollDepth calculates an estimated lure depth, gives a practical depth range, and tells you how much line to bring in or let out to get closer to your target. Built for salmon, trout, kokanee, walleye, and other trolling anglers, TrollDepth supports common trolling setups including snap weights, inline weights, keel weights, dodgers, flashers, inline trolls, cut plugs, lead core, sinking fly line, and more. Features: - Estimate trolling depth from your current rig - See a practical depth range, not just one perfect number - Set a target depth and get line adjustment guidance - Compare weights, speeds, line types, lures, and attractors - Use calibration to tune estimates from real sonar or field observations - Learn what each input means with built-in help - Save time when dialing in new water, new gear, or changing conditions TrollDepth is designed as a fishing aid, not a guarantee. Current, lure action, turns, line angle, rod position, knots, and real-world gear variation can all affect actual running depth. Use it as a practical starting point, then fine tune with your own sonar, strikes, and local conditions. Whether you are trolling reservoirs, lakes, bays, or big water, TrollDepth gives you a cleaner way to understand your spread and get your lure closer to the fish. We always improve based on your real feedback. A Tool For Anglers Designed By An Angler.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrollDepth at $4.99 against HAM's $14.99. TrollDepth also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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
HAM costs $14.99 and TrollDepth $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HAM ships an update monthly, TrollDepth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAM | TrollDepth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #150 — better | #200 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcus Roskosch | Matthew Frost |
In-app purchases
HAM
No in-app purchases
TrollDepth
No in-app purchases









