# HamLog vs HamWatch

The clearest difference is rating: HamWatch at 5.0 against HamLog's 3.7. HamWatch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). HamLog's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

HamLog costs $0.99 and HamWatch $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HamWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamLog has 59 ratings behind it against 3, 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 HamWatch's.

HamLog ships an update monthly, HamWatch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamLog | HamWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamlog/id308437400/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwatch/id6749077658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | #199 |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pignology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/308437403) | [James Krepelka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828469331) |

## 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


### HamWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwatch/id6749077658)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides amateur radio operators with essential tools on their Apple Watch. Monitor real-time space weather data and track POTA spots directly from your wrist. Customizable complications display your call sign on your watch face.

**Highlights:** Real-time space weather monitoring, 24-hour historical space weather charts, POTA spot tracking on wrist, Customizable watch face complications, Seamless iPhone and Apple Watch sync, Configurable auto-refresh intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamLog free?

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

### Is HamWatch free?

HamWatch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

HamWatch is rated higher. HamLog averages 3.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while HamWatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HamLog or HamWatch have ads?

Neither HamLog nor HamWatch shows ads.

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

HamLog ships an update monthly, and HamWatch every 10 days. Most recently, HamLog was updated on September 8, 2026 and HamWatch on September 13, 2026.

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

HamLog currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and HamWatch at #199. 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.*