# HamLog vs HAM

The clearest difference is price: HamLog at $0.99 against HAM's $14.99. HamLog also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). HAM's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

HamLog costs $0.99 and HAM $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamLog has 59 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of HamLog's written reviews are positive against 69% of HAM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamLog | HAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlog/id308437400/reviews) | **[4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#177** |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pignology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/308437403) | [Marcus Roskosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438) |

## What reviewers say

### HamLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlog/id308437400)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive logging functionality with quick entry
- 🛠️ Extensive built-in tools (65+) including QRZ lookup, DX cluster, grid calculator
- 💰 Excellent value for money (originally $0.99)
- ☁️ Cloud sync feature across devices
- 📧 Easy ADIF export via email

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Lack of active maintenance since 2023
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on newer iOS versions
- 🔗 Server-dependent features frequently non-functional
- ❌ QRZ lookup and call sign search broken
- 📱 Poor iPad usability with hidden number row

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamLog free?

HamLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HAM free?

HAM costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HamLog or HAM?

HAM is rated higher. HamLog averages 3.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while HAM averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do HamLog or HAM have ads?

Neither HamLog nor HAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamLog or HAM?

HamLog ships an update monthly, and HAM monthly. Most recently, HamLog was updated on September 8, 2026 and HAM on September 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HamLog or HAM?

HamLog currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and HAM at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*