HamLog vs AntScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamLog
This application serves as a comprehensive logging and tool suite for amateur radio operators. It facilitates contact logging, rig control, and offers numerous utilities for field and mobile operations. Features include callsign resolution, data export/import, and various radio-related calculators and information resources.
- Contact logging and search
- Rig control via Pigtail device
- QRZ/HamQTH XML integration
- ADIF/CSV export and import
- Automatic callsign resolution
- Cloud synchronization
- QSO recording
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Now with rig control! See http://pignology.net/pigtail HamLog is an amateur radio logging and tools application. It is meant for use when operating portable from the field or mobile (drive safe!). It does a lot more than just logging, see the list below. HamLog supports iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Features: * Contact Logging and search * Rig control via the Pigtail device from Pignology http://pignology.net/pigtail * Create A Log - Custom Log * QRZ XML Integration for QRZ Subscribers * HamQTH XML Integration * Export via email as ADIF, CSV, or eQSL.cc * Import ADIF * Automatic name/QTH resolution based on callsign (either QRZ XML, HamQTH (free), or Pignology DB (free)) * Independent callsign look up tool * QRZ XML Subscriber Support * CloudSynch: Synch your contacts to the web and other iOS/Mac devices. See http://hamlog.it for more information. * Voice Macros: record yourself and play to VOX * HamStack Control interface: see http://hamstack.com for more information. * QSO Recording * Great Circle Maps * Q signal list * IARU Prefixes List * DXCC Entities List * US Band Plan * International Band Plans * QRZ Look Up via Web * Dupe Finder * Latest DX Spots from DX Summit * ADIF Export, both full and time range * CSV Export * Grid Square tool using GPS * Manual Grid Square Calculator given lat/long * Bearing (and long path) calculation given two grid squares, * WWV Propagation report * Contest Calendar * DXpedition Calendar * Wavelength Calculator * UTC Clock * ITU Phonetic Alphabet * CW Helper: plays single character upon selection * Temperature Converter * Length Converter * RST Explained info * DX Cluster - real time telnet access * Grid to map - enter gridsquare and it will display it on a map * Solar Data from N0NBH (www.hamqsl.com/solar) * DTMF Tone Generator * Net Lists and notifications * Part 97 - Full Text * Field Day Logging * iTunes File Sharing - For data backup and ADIF import - Drop somelogfile.adi into the file sharing pane and press Tools -> Import ADIF. somelogfile.adi should be lowercase until I get an update to recognize uppercase filenames. * Landscape and Portrait on the iPad *** I try to implement just about every request I receive and fix just about every complaint I receive or see in the reviews. If you leave a complaint in a review please leave your callsign so I can get in touch with you to fix your problem, or email me directly. I cannot reply to reviews. Please NOTE: This application is not meant to replace a more formal method of logging such as a computer based logging application or the classic paper method. It is more for quick logging while portable or mobile. Personally, I transfer all contacts to paper after coming back from field QRP fun. Regarding IMPORTING: As of December 8, 2010, HamLog support importing ADIF files. Please visit http://n3wg.com/hamlog for an example of how to import. I will happily respond to feedback, entertain feature requests, and answer questions directly, please contact me at the email address listed on n3wg.com or QRZ. Field Day Logging Info: Sections logged include: Date/time,Mode, Band, Callsign, Class, Section, Operator, Comment Exporting: Exporting logs from the Field Day tool is via e-mail in the form of a CSV file that any spreadsheet program can open. Dup Detection: The app does the standard dup detection you would see in a PC/Mac based app. There is no inter-device dup detection. Dup detection between devices is an exercise left to the exported spreadsheet application of choice. iPad Specifics: Sections worked are shown vs sections not worked for each zone. NOTE: While I try my best to ensure this Field Day logger is fault tolerant, I can make no guarantees or warranties. Please test and become familiar with it before using it live during Field Day. 73, N3WG http://pignology.net
AntScope
Connect your RigExpert antenna analyzer to your smartphone for detailed antenna system analysis. Visualize SWR and Smith charts, and view all parameters in one place.
- Connects to RigExpert analyzers via BLE
- SWR chart visualization
- Smith chart visualization
- All parameters mode
- Supports RigExpert Stick 230 BLE
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AntScope for iOS is a software designed to connect the RigExpert antenna analyzers with BLE option to Apple smartphones. This software allows to get information about your antenna system and visualize that information: - SWR chart (standing wave ratio) - Smith chart - All parameters mode Supported analyzers: - RigExpert Stick 230 - RigExpert Stick 230 BLE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamLog at 76% against AntScope's 23%. HamLog also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). AntScope's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ratings volume, 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
AntScope is free to download; HamLog costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HamLog holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HamLog's written reviews are positive against 23% of AntScope's.
HamLog ships an update monthly, AntScope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamLog | AntScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (59 ratings) — better | 2.3 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews — better | 22.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pignology, LLC | Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd. |
Customer experience
HamLog
AntScope
Bugs and requests
HamLog
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on iOS 17.1 with formatting issues
- QRZ connection errors and login failures
- Call sign lookup not functioning
- Export functionality causing crashes
- Blank black screen on startup
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- Cloud sync failures
- Custom template rendering issues in dark mode
- Automatic time reset when editing log entries
- Crash when deleting first log entry
- Number row hidden by keyboard predictive text on iPad
- Server dependency causing tool failures
- ADIF export missing required Band field for POTA
- Help page returning Error 404
- HF Net List link outdated
- Solar data and weather tools non-functional
- Transport Security policy errors on older iOS versions
Requested features
20 requests- CABRILLO file export for contests
- Band field inclusion in ADIF exports for POTA compatibility
- Dark mode support for custom templates
- Dupe check feature for contest logging
- Ability to delete custom logs and entries
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- Single-row log list view option
- Larger notes field for data entry
- Contest-specific features (SOTA/POTA summit designation tracking)
- International callsign lookup support
- WSJTX and JS8CALL sync capability
- Landscape orientation support for all features
- Favorite tools customization to reduce scrolling
- Countries worked text list view
- 1.2 GHz band inclusion in band plan
- eQSL.cc access integration
- Fahrenheit/Celsius converter
- LightningMaps.org integration
- Voice recognition for phonetic alphabet entry
- Offline logging with paper-to-digital transfer capability
- Date format options (dd/mm/yy for European users)
AntScope
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HamLog
No in-app purchases
AntScope
No in-app purchases








