Comparison

Westminster ChimeX vs RUMlogNG2Go

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

Head to head
About

Westminster ChimeX

This app plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour with an elegant and minimalistic design. It functions even when not actively running, making it ideal for discreet timekeeping or for users with visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Plays Westminster chimes
  • Quarter-hour alerts
  • Minimalistic design
  • Runs in the background
  • Discreet timekeeping
Features
Currently charting
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An elegant & minimalistic design, ChimeX allows your devices to play Westminster chimes each quarter hour. Just set it and forget it. Even with the app not running, the chimes will play. Great for knowing the time without looking, or those with visual impairments.

About

RUMlogNG2Go

This application serves as a contact logging tool for amateur radio enthusiasts. It allows users to manage their QSO logs, import and export data in ADIF format, and integrate with various online services for QSL confirmation and log uploads. Features include DXCC tracking, sunrise/sunset calculations, and DX cluster integration.

Highlights
  • Contact logging for amateur radio
  • ADIF file import and export
  • DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
  • eQSL and LoTW user identification
  • Integrated telnet DX cluster
  • Real-time Grayline Map
  • Transceiver data exchange
Features
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RUMlog is a contact logging tool for amateur radio, very similar and log file compatible to the Mac logger RUMlogNG. * Use the same log file on your Mac computer * 4 user definable logging fields * Exchange the logs via iTunes Filesharing, iCloud or Files * Import ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Export ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Log your QSOs up to 3cm * Logging includes DXCC, heading and distance calculations * eQSL and/or LoTW users will be identified during logging * Can save your current position into the Note field, useful for portable or mobile operation * Sunset and sunrise calculations * RUMlog keeps track of your worked and confirmed countries * Direct log upload to eQSL (iPad only) * Direct QSL download from eQSL * Direct QSL download from LoTW * Direct log/QSO upload to Club Log * Integrated telnet DX cluster, including a spot collector * DX cluster command macros * LoTW ans eQSL users are marked in a dx spot * Real Time Grayline Map, showing short and log path to the station * HamQTH.com and qrz.com integration * Basic data exchange with Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers using the Pigtail hardware (http://pignology.net) or a Bluetooth LE interface (iPad and few TRX only) * Full control panel for Elecraft K3, KX3 and KX2 (iPad only) * Direct IC-705 control over Bluetooth LE for iPad and iPhone * Work RTTY, PSK and CW using the Elecraft transceivers built in functions (iPad only) * DXCC table with counter (including Deleted DXCCs)

Screenshots

Westminster ChimeX3 screens
RUMlogNG2Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUMlogNG2Go at 74% against Westminster ChimeX's 17%. RUMlogNG2Go also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (253 vs 2). Westminster ChimeX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Westminster ChimeX costs $0.99 and RUMlogNG2Go $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RUMlogNG2Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUMlogNG2Go has 253 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Westminster ChimeX's written reviews are positive against 74% of RUMlogNG2Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westminster ChimeX ships an update every 6 months, RUMlogNG2Go every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Westminster ChimeX versus RUMlogNG2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestminster ChimeXRUMlogNG2Go
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPariahware, Inc.Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM

Customer experience

Westminster ChimeX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

RUMlogNG2Go

All ratings252 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Westminster ChimeX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RUMlogNG2Go

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Date and time (UTC) fields not functioning properly
  • eQSL not working, incorrect password message
  • DX-CLUSTER without function, no response from Sysop
  • Will not download ADIF logs from onecloud
  • Local Time and UTC mixed, data converted to UTC
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  • Date display removed in recent updates
  • App crashes permanently (initially)
  • Logbook will not download ADIF logs
  • Cannot transfer log from iPad to QRZ.com
  • Cannot search logbook by other criteria
  • Does not flash up first name when adding call sign
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac requires copy-paste
  • ADIF import difficult, requires file type change and copy-paste
  • ADIF export option not available
  • Import from Dropbox does not import ADIF
  • Map not zoomable
  • Stopped working after update

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add K4D as rig option for TRX Control
  • Add AMP KPA1500
  • Add RT21-D Rotor Control
  • Search logbook by first name or town
  • Flash first name when adding call sign
Show 7 more
  • Auto-populate name and locator from QRZ
  • Pileup mode for iPad
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac without copy-paste
  • Integration with Hamlog.online
  • Export to iCloud Drive and/or MS OneDrive
  • Generic file import using file extension
  • Make map zoomable

In-app purchases

None

Westminster ChimeX

No in-app purchases

None

RUMlogNG2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westminster ChimeX free?
Westminster ChimeX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUMlogNG2Go free?
RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Westminster ChimeX or RUMlogNG2Go?
RUMlogNG2Go is rated higher. Westminster ChimeX averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RUMlogNG2Go averages 4.7 from 253 ratings.
Do Westminster ChimeX or RUMlogNG2Go have ads?
Neither Westminster ChimeX nor RUMlogNG2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westminster ChimeX or RUMlogNG2Go?
Westminster ChimeX ships an update every 6 months, and RUMlogNG2Go every 5 weeks. Most recently, Westminster ChimeX was updated on October 23, 2026 and RUMlogNG2Go on October 26, 2026.

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