# HamClock vs HamWaves UV5R

The clearest difference is rating: HamWaves UV5R at 5.0 against HamClock's 3.0. HamWaves UV5R also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). HamClock's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

HamClock costs $0.99 and HamWaves UV5R $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HamWaves UV5R holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamClock has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HamClock ships an update every 4 months, HamWaves UV5R every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamClock | HamWaves UV5R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamclock/id349645947/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves-uv5r/id6499502679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/349645950) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### HamClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamclock/id349645947)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Local and UTC time display, Sunrise/sunset times, Grid square locator, Interactive grid square map, Gray line display, Watch compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### HamWaves UV5R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves-uv5r/id6499502679)

This interactive field guide provides experienced amateur radio operators with essential information for their Baofeng UV-5R radio. It offers clear explanations of menus, controls, and programming, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Interactive radio guide, Menu item explanations, On-the-fly programming, Offline access, Control and display identification, FCC certifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamClock free?

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

### Is HamWaves UV5R free?

HamWaves UV5R costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HamClock or HamWaves UV5R?

HamWaves UV5R is rated higher. HamClock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while HamWaves UV5R averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HamClock or HamWaves UV5R have ads?

Neither HamClock nor HamWaves UV5R shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamClock or HamWaves UV5R?

HamClock ships an update every 4 months, and HamWaves UV5R every 2 weeks. Most recently, HamClock was updated on September 19, 2026 and HamWaves UV5R on September 21, 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.*