Comparison

HamLog vs FluttrIn

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

FluttrIn

Features
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FluttrIn enables a simple and secure transfer of contact data to organizers and operators of restaurants, bars, events etc. The contact data are stored locally. Functions of FluttrIn Guest: - No registration, login or internet connection required - Contact data input or import from the address book - Generation of an encrypted QR-Code from the contact details Operator: - Easy check-in and check-out of guests with and without contact details - Automatic deletion of contact data from the operator's device - Possibility of automatic checkout of guests after a set time - Export of the contact data in a password-protected file - Always an overview of the inventory, rooms or events that have been created - Always an overview of current, weekly, monthly and annual guest numbers

Screenshots

HamLog4 screens
FluttrIn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FluttrIn at Free against HamLog's $0.99. FluttrIn also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). HamLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FluttrIn is free to download; HamLog costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamLog ships an update monthly, FluttrIn every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HamLog versus FluttrIn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamLogFluttrIn
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPignology, LLCDaniel Seebach

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)

FluttrIn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HamLog

No in-app purchases

None

FluttrIn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamLog free?
HamLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FluttrIn free?
FluttrIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamLog or FluttrIn have ads?
FluttrIn shows ads; HamLog does not.
Which is updated more often, HamLog or FluttrIn?
HamLog ships an update monthly, and FluttrIn every 5 weeks. Most recently, HamLog was updated on October 12, 2026 and FluttrIn on October 8, 2026.

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