Comparison

EE ToolKit PRO vs Ham2K Portable Logger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EE ToolKit PRO

This comprehensive toolkit offers over 160 electronic applications, calculators, and reference sections for electronics engineers, students, and hobbyists. It includes features like a multi-functional keyboard, color code tools, audio scope, and circuit simulations, with ongoing improvements and updates.

Highlights
  • Over 160 electronic applications
  • Multi-functional keyboard
  • Color code and SMD code tools
  • Audio scope and frequency generator
  • Component reference section with datasheets
  • 555 Timer tools
  • PCB trace impedance calculators
  • Real-time circuit simulations
Features
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This is the brand-new Electronics Engineering ToolKit PRO! The HIGHLY RATED and RECOMMENDED productivity app. Users say it is the BEST and MOST PRACTICAL Electronics App in the whole iTunes App Store. From an electronics enthusiast with a master's degree in Electronics Engineering. This App is for engineers, students and hobbyists and anyone interested in Electronics Engineering. The App gets CONSTANT and POWERFUL improvements! !!! This is a UNIVERSAL App - for iPhone and iPad !!! 100% PRO from the beginning without any In-App purchase! The EE ToolKit PRO is the preferred Electronics App at schools and universities. It is available through the Volume Purchase Program with a discount for educational institutions. Many students, teachers and professors have downloaded the App and are using it during their studies and career. WHAT OTHER USERS ARE SAYING: “Awesome app, constant and powerful improvements” This app was worth every penny I paid for it back when I bought it years ago. Since then, I’ve regularly used it at work and found it to be an excellent, quick tool to use. The most impressive aspect of this app are the constant and VERY impressive updates! Massive feature additions and very easy to use interface! The list of capabilities this app has makes it an amazing value for truly anyone involved in electronics. “Latest version makes this an exceptional tool” The EE Toolkit was always a very useful tool, but with the additions in the latest version it is truly an exceptional tool. The author is extremely diligent in managing bugs and improving the tool. “A superb app highly recommended” Fantastic application. Very useful. Always updated. Good developer. Lots of great bonus tools. Just love it. "Incredible useful, worth the money" I have had this app for a while now. Originally as an Electrical Engineering student I didnt really use it but once I was out in the field it became my bible. I definitely recommend to any engineering students/professionals alike. I also recommend buying the Pro version because it is definitely worth it. FEATURES OF THE EE TOOLKIT: Ω more than 160 electronic applications Ω amazingly great multi-functional keyboard Ω huge selection of color code tools and SMD code tools Ω audio scope and a frequency pitch detector Ω favorites page only for the tools that you have marked as favorite Ω full-featured frequency generator Ω extra large component reference section (incl. 7400 Series, PIC family, etc.) with the option to open pdf datasheets live or by e.g. iBooks Ω 555 Timer Tools with the most important application examples Ω extensive collection of Single Board Computers (more than 120 different boards!!!) Ω PCB trace impedance tools for several different structures Ω simple and quick unit conversion within the single calculators Ω fast on-the-fly conversions and calculations Ω real-time circuit simulations of the example circuits Ω support for preferred E series, sliders and min/max calculations Ω auto-save of all entries over several sessions Ω file manager to save and load individual calculations Ω built-in access to your iCloud Ω formula search tool with quick links to the tool which uses the formula Ω and many many more

About

Ham2K Portable Logger

Log your amateur radio contacts (QSOs) efficiently while on the go. Supports popular operating events like POTA, SOTA, and Field Day, offering features like QRZ lookups, QSO maps, and offline data. Quickly find nearby parks and receive duplicate warnings.

Highlights
  • Log QSOs on the go
  • Support for POTA, SOTA, Field Day
  • QRZ.com name lookups
  • QSO Maps
  • Offline data files
  • Duplicate QSO warnings
  • Search nearby parks
Features
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The best app to log your QSOs on the go. Support for Parks On The Air (POTA), Summits On The Air (SOTA), Field Day, Winter Field Day, Worldwide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) and more. Fast and efficient yet fully-featured: QRZ.com name lookups, QSO Maps, offline data files, contact rates, duplicate warnings, POTA spots, search parks nearby or by name, etc. See https://www.ham2k.com/legal/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

EE ToolKit PRO4 screens
Ham2K Portable Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ham2K Portable Logger at Free against EE ToolKit PRO's $9.99. Ham2K Portable Logger also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). EE ToolKit PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ham2K Portable Logger is free to download; EE ToolKit PRO costs $9.99 up front. Ham2K Portable Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EE ToolKit PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EE ToolKit PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE ToolKit PRO has 293 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of EE ToolKit PRO's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ham2K Portable Logger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EE ToolKit PRO ships an update every 3 months, Ham2K Portable Logger monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EE ToolKit PRO versus Ham2K Portable Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEE ToolKit PROHam2K Portable Logger
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (293 ratings) — better4.7 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better86.5% of reviews
Number of ratings293 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas GruberSebastian Delmont

Customer experience

EE ToolKit PRO

All ratings293 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.5%

Ham2K Portable Logger

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.1%

Bugs and requests

EE ToolKit PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 7400 routine causes app to close
  • Resistor value calculation issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for vacuum tubes
  • Implement logarithmic frequency sweep
  • Include more component pinout information
  • Integrate a circuit builder/simulator
  • Add DB to RMS and peak-to-peak conversion

Ham2K Portable Logger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EE ToolKit PRO

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Ham2K Portable Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Ham2K Log Filer - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ham2K Log Filer - Annual$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Show a bit of support…2 variants$4.99
  • Show your support!$12.99
  • Show your support!$14.99
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  • Show a lot of support!!!2 variants$29.99

Questions

Is EE ToolKit PRO free?
EE ToolKit PRO costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham2K Portable Logger free?
Ham2K Portable Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EE ToolKit PRO or Ham2K Portable Logger?
EE ToolKit PRO is rated higher. EE ToolKit PRO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Ham2K Portable Logger averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.
Do EE ToolKit PRO or Ham2K Portable Logger have ads?
Ham2K Portable Logger shows ads; EE ToolKit PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, EE ToolKit PRO or Ham2K Portable Logger?
EE ToolKit PRO ships an update every 3 months, and Ham2K Portable Logger monthly. Most recently, EE ToolKit PRO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ham2K Portable Logger on October 15, 2026.

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