# HamLog vs eh Radio Logger

The clearest difference is rating: eh Radio Logger at 5.0 against HamLog's 3.6. eh Radio Logger also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). HamLog's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 2) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

HamLog costs $0.99 and eh Radio Logger $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

eh Radio Logger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamLog has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HamLog's written reviews are positive against 100% of eh Radio Logger's.

HamLog ships an update monthly, eh Radio Logger weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamLog | eh Radio Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlog/id308437400/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eh-radio-logger/id6744907119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pignology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/308437403) | [Eli Hickox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809873146) |

## What reviewers say

### HamLog

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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


### eh Radio Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eh-radio-logger/id6744907119)

This application helps ham radio operators log their contacts for various events like POTA, SOTA, and contests. It allows for easy creation, editing, filtering, and exporting of logs in ADIF format, with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Log creation and editing, Log filtering, ADIF export, Local data storage, POTA, SOTA, and contest support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamLog free?

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

### Is eh Radio Logger free?

eh Radio Logger costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HamLog or eh Radio Logger?

eh Radio Logger is rated higher. HamLog averages 3.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while eh Radio Logger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HamLog or eh Radio Logger have ads?

Neither HamLog nor eh Radio Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamLog or eh Radio Logger?

HamLog ships an update monthly, and eh Radio Logger weekly. Most recently, HamLog was updated on October 27, 2026 and eh Radio Logger on October 30, 2026.

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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.*