HamClock vs KX2 Micro Manual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamClock
This app provides a clear display of local and UTC time, along with sunrise/sunset and grid square information for amateur radio operators. It features an interactive map to find grid squares and displays the gray line. Optimized for both phone and watch, it's a useful tool for ham radio enthusiasts.
- Local and UTC time display
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Grid square locator
- Interactive grid square map
- Gray line display
- Watch compatibility
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HamClock is a handy clock with features for amateur radio operators! One screen shows your local time in 12H and 24H format along with UTC in large, easy to read text. If your location is available, your grid square, local sunrise and sunset are also displayed. An interactive grid square map lets you find the grid square for any location, and displays the current gray line. Flip to landscape mode for a larger UTC time display. Great for keeping track of things while operating. On your watch, you can also quickly display your grid square and location. HamClock is great for finding your grid square while traveling, or use it as a handy clock in your shack.
KX2 Micro Manual
Access a comprehensive guide to operating the KX2 directly on your iPhone or iPad. Quickly navigate to any page via links or search the index for specific terms. Includes all firmware release notes.
- Comprehensive KX2 operation reference
- Instant page navigation via links
- Searchable index for terms
- Includes firmware release notes
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
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* With the KX2 Micro Manual on your iPhone or iPad you will have a comprehensive reference to operation of the KX2 with you wherever you choose to operate from in the field or at home. It's like having the Elecraft KX2 Owner's Manual in your pocket. * Tapping on any of the page number links provided in the KX2 Micro Manual will instantly take you to the referenced page number. No more leafing through paper manuals or scrolling up and down in PDF files. * Look in the Index for common terms used in the manual and tap on any index item to be redirected to that item in the text. * The application includes all Firmware Release Notes documented since revision A7 of the KX2 Owner's Manual was published December 18, 2017. * The app is a universal app which means it runs on any size iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KX2 Micro Manual at 100% against HamClock's 48%. KX2 Micro Manual also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0). HamClock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On 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
HamClock costs $0.99 and KX2 Micro Manual $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KX2 Micro Manual holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamClock has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of HamClock's written reviews are positive against 100% of KX2 Micro Manual's.
HamClock ships an update every 4 months, KX2 Micro Manual every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamClock | KX2 Micro Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (24 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Sinclair | Mike Downs, ks7d |
Customer experience
HamClock
KX2 Micro Manual
In-app purchases
HamClock
No in-app purchases
KX2 Micro Manual
No in-app purchases
