Comparison

NetLogger Companion vs Orca

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

Head to head
About

NetLogger Companion

This application provides amateur radio operators with real-time situational awareness by displaying active nets and check-ins. It's a user-friendly tool for mobile and portable users needing quick access to operational information without a laptop.

Highlights
  • View currently operating nets
  • Check real-time check-ins
  • Mobile and portable friendly
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Situational awareness for HAMs
Features
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NetLogger Companion is designed and developed by a HAM for HAMs. It provides situational awareness for active nets while on-the-go by allowing you to view currently operating groups and check-ins. Simple and easy to use, it's the perfect companion for mobile and portable users who don't want to break out a laptop on the road or just need a quick way view to see who's online.

About

Orca

Capture thoughts, reminders, and lists using voice, text, or photos. Automatically categorizes information and provides smart reminders. Collaborate with others in shared spaces for planning and organization.

Highlights
  • Voice capture and transcription
  • Automatic categorization
  • Smart reminders
  • Shared collaborative spaces
  • Grocery list generation
  • Media tracking
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Your brain isn't a storage system. Orca is. Say it, type it, or snap it — Orca transcribes, categorizes, and reminds you at exactly the right moment. No folders. No manual tagging. Just drop it and move on. Shopping & Recipes Paste any recipe link and your ingredient list is ready to shop — sorted by aisle, not chaos. Build grocery, hardware, or warehouse lists by voice in seconds. Or browse the Discover feed — curated recipes from top food sites — and add everything to your cart with one tap. Voice Capture Speak naturally. Clothing sizes, birthdays, gift ideas, flights, restaurant recs — Orca files everything automatically in the right place. Smart Reminders One-time or recurring, set by voice. Orca reminds you when it actually matters. Shared Spaces Plan together in real time. Invite a partner, roommate, or family member — shared events, checklists, groceries, and notes that sync instantly across both your Today views and Calendars. People & Gifts Birthdays, gift ideas, budgets, and countdowns for everyone who matters. Mention a name and Orca links it automatically. Never show up empty-handed again. Collectibles Track your Pokémon card collection by set — mark what you own, what you're chasing, and see your collection's estimated value. Browse every TCG set, filter by rarity, and share your list with anyone in one tap. Lego sets and Smiski figures too. Screenshots & Travel Snap a hotel confirmation or flight itinerary — Orca reads it, saves it, and reminds you at the right time. Media Queue Track shows, movies, and books you want to watch or read. Browse trending titles and new releases by genre in Discover, add them instantly, and rate when you're done. Always know what's next. Thoughts A private notebook that stays out of your way. Write freely — no categorizing, no reminders. Just your notes, grouped by date.

Screenshots

NetLogger Companion4 screens
Orca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orca at 100% against NetLogger Companion's 44%. Orca also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). NetLogger Companion's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of NetLogger Companion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orca's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetLogger Companion ships an update fortnightly, Orca weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetLogger Companion versus Orca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetLogger CompanionOrca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (35 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew PearsonDavid Piliponskiy

Customer experience

NetLogger Companion

All ratings34 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Orca

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NetLogger Companion

No in-app purchases

None

Orca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetLogger Companion free?
NetLogger Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orca free?
Orca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetLogger Companion or Orca?
Orca is rated higher. NetLogger Companion averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Orca averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do NetLogger Companion or Orca have ads?
Neither NetLogger Companion nor Orca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetLogger Companion or Orca?
NetLogger Companion ships an update fortnightly, and Orca weekly. Most recently, NetLogger Companion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orca on October 14, 2026.

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