Comparison

WINSystemInfo vs DX Spots

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

Head to head
About

WINSystemInfo

This utility helps HAM Radio Western Intertie Network and IRLP repeater users locate repeaters on a map, access detailed repeater information, listen to live audio, and download offline manuals. It provides essential tools for radio enthusiasts to stay connected and informed.

Highlights
  • Map view of WIN and IRLP repeaters
  • Distance-sorted repeater list with search
  • Live background audio streaming
  • Downloadable offline manuals
  • Repeater and audio source updates via help desk
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WINSystemInfo is a utility designed specifically for users of the HAM Radio Western Intertie Network and IRLP repeater users. Map view - Shows a map of your current location with WIN System Repeaters, IRLP repeaters, or both placed on the map. By clicking on one of the map pins, you get Frequency and PL to connect to the repeater (Apple maps require a live Internet connection) Repeater list: - Sorted by Distance from iOS device. Searching is supported in the list. Pull list to update. Tap on a repeater for all it's detailed information. Live Audio: - Background enabled audio of the WIN System and some of your favorite HAM radio sources. Manuals: - Downloadable, off-line manuals for specific ham radio manuals. - Downloadable, off-line static web pages. About: - Version information, repeater, audio sources, and manual update information, event log (pull to update). Settings: - Allow various settings to be adjusted The database attempts to update at start up, but can be updated manually using pull to refresh (on the list pages). To add/change repeater information, events, audio sources, radio manuals, and static web sites, just file a request in the help desk system at http://behrconsulting.zendesk.com (Link to the help desk is available on this tab). If you are interested in having this app customized for your HAM radio club, let me know via the help desk on the About page.

About

DX Spots

This app provides a live feed of amateur radio spots from the DX Cluster network. It allows users to view current spots across all bands and modes, perform QRZ lookups, and submit their own spots to the network.

Highlights
  • Live DX Cluster feed
  • Amateur radio spots
  • All bands and modes
  • QRZ lookup
  • Submit spots
Features
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This application displays spot data submitted to cluster server. Live feed of the DX Cluster network, Showing all the current Amateur (Ham) Radio spots. On all bands and modes QRZ Lookup and ability to submit spots onto the DX Cluster network

Screenshots

WINSystemInfo4 screens
DX Spots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DX Spots at 3.5 against WINSystemInfo's 2.4. WINSystemInfo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. DX Spots sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WINSystemInfo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DX Spots holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WINSystemInfo ships an update every 2 weeks, DX Spots every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WINSystemInfo versus DX Spots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWINSystemInfoDX Spots
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (14 ratings)3.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEHR Consulting InternationalJonathan Gibbs

Customer experience

WINSystemInfo

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

DX Spots

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

WINSystemInfo

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DX Spots

Subscriptions4
  • DXSpots Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • DXSpots 3 Month Subscription$1.993 Months
  • DXSpots 6 Month Subscription$2.996 Months
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  • DXSpots Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • DX Spots - Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is WINSystemInfo free?
WINSystemInfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DX Spots free?
DX Spots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WINSystemInfo or DX Spots?
DX Spots is rated higher. WINSystemInfo averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DX Spots averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do WINSystemInfo or DX Spots have ads?
DX Spots shows ads; WINSystemInfo does not.
Which is updated more often, WINSystemInfo or DX Spots?
WINSystemInfo ships an update every 2 weeks, and DX Spots every 10 days. Most recently, WINSystemInfo was updated on October 14, 2026 and DX Spots on October 12, 2026.

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