HamClock vs IES Conferences
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.
IES Conferences
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The official IEEE IES Conferences app enhances your conference experience. Browse the full schedule, explore event details, engage in live discussions, and access published papers all from one place. Whether attending virtually or in person, stay informed and connected throughout the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IES Conferences at Free against HamClock's $0.99. HamClock's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
IES Conferences is free to download; HamClock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HamClock | IES Conferences |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #40 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Sinclair | BetaGen Holdings (Private) Limited |
In-app purchases
HamClock
No in-app purchases
IES Conferences
No in-app purchases
