Comparison

iGPSGIS II vs HamRadar

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

Head to head
About

iGPSGIS II

Record GPS points, lines, and areas with descriptions. Digitize features on a background map or create points using angles and distances. Organize data in topic layers and easily import/export shapefiles. Ideal for field data collection and productivity in various professional applications.

Highlights
  • Record Points, Lines, and Areas
  • Digitize Features on Background Map
  • Create Points by Angle/Distance
  • View Distances and Areas
  • Organize Data in Topic Layers
  • Import/Export Shapefiles
  • Cloud Storage and FTP/Email Transfer
Features
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A powerful GPS/GIS mapping app to record Points, Lines and Areas with descriptions. When GPS is unavailable, you could digitize Features on top of a background map, or create points by entering angles and distances. View distances and areas on the spot. Record your track. Organize data in Topic layers showing colorful symbols and text labels. Easily import/export shapefiles, send/receive files via ftp or email, and store files in the cloud. Effectively collect data and increase productivity for utilities, natural resources, land management, archeology and other applications. This app can re-orient the CMTINC .pim background map so your direction of motion will point up on the screen while you are moving. Please note: Location data depends on the GPS receiver used. Also, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iGPSGIS II will let you easily toggle the built-in GPS on or off. This app comes with a built-in help file.

About

HamRadar

Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.

Highlights
  • Offline repeater database
  • Aircraft-style radar sweep
  • Integrated compass
  • Configurable scan range
  • List view sorted by distance
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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HamRadar makes finding and connecting to amateur radio repeaters a breeze. Instantly see nearby repeaters at a glance—online or offline. The app includes a database of over 62,000 active repeaters across all 50 U.S. states. Every listing provides: Callsign Frequency CTCSS/PL tone Distance & direction from your location HamRadar features an aircraft-style radar sweep animation with integrated compass bezel, configurable scan range up to 25 miles, list view sorted by distance, and Apple Watch complications showing nearby repeater count, frequency, tone, direction, and distance. Perfect for mobile operators, hikers, travelers, and anyone needing fast situational awareness of local repeater activity. Subscription & Free Trial Information HamRadar offers an optional HamRadar Annual Subscription, which unlocks full access after the trial period. Title: HamRadar Annual Subscription Length: 1 year (auto-renewing) Price: $9.99 per year Free Trial: Try all features at no cost during the trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or after the trial ends if applicable). Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Terms By using HamRadar, you agree to our policies: Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iGPSGIS II4 screens
HamRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HamRadar at Free against iGPSGIS II's $44.99. HamRadar also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). iGPSGIS II's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

HamRadar is free to download; iGPSGIS II costs $44.99 up front. HamRadar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. iGPSGIS II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iGPSGIS II holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGPSGIS II ships an update every 7 months, HamRadar daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iGPSGIS II versus HamRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGPSGIS IIHamRadar
Price$44.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.Jacob Knight

Customer experience

iGPSGIS II

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

HamRadar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iGPSGIS II

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HamRadar

Subscriptions1
  • United States$9.991 Year

Questions

Is iGPSGIS II free?
iGPSGIS II costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamRadar free?
HamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iGPSGIS II or HamRadar?
iGPSGIS II is rated higher. iGPSGIS II averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HamRadar averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do iGPSGIS II or HamRadar have ads?
Neither iGPSGIS II nor HamRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGPSGIS II or HamRadar?
iGPSGIS II ships an update every 7 months, and HamRadar daily. Most recently, iGPSGIS II was updated on November 1, 2026 and HamRadar on November 5, 2026.

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