Comparison

WSPR watch vs DXClock

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

Head to head
About

WSPR watch

This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • WSPRnet and PSKreporter data display
  • Real-time reception information
  • Detailed spot information
  • QRZ.com call sign lookup
  • Tab-delimited CSV export
Features
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Utility for ham radio users of WSPRnet. Quickly shows who can hear you and details of each spot. Tap a spot in the table to look up the call on QRZ.com. Export produces as tab delimited CSV file that can be sent to Numbers for sorting, filtering and graphing beyond what is in the app itself.

About

DXClock

Features
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Connect, collaborate, and operate smarter with DX Clock — the ultimate meeting place for amateur radio operators. Stay in touch with the global ham community. See who’s logged on right now, view their callsign, name, location, and current frequency. Use the built-in chat to arrange skeds, share tips, or just chat. Key features include: • Real-time user directory — Find active stations by location or callsign. • Community chat — Interact with other hams and coordinate on-air meetings. • QSO Logging & Sharing — Log your contacts and share them with the community. • PSK Sync — Seamlessly integrate your PSK account data. • Propagation & Conditions — Solar indices, HF propagation, space weather, and more. • Weather Integration — Local and relevant forecasts for better operating. • Day-Night Map — Visualize global daylight/darkness to spot potential awake stations and greyline opportunities. • Clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for radio operators on iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re chasing DX, participating in nets, or just enjoying casual contacts, DX Clock brings the ham radio community together like never before. Perfect for contesters, DXers and new hams alike. Download now and join the DX Clock community — where hams meet on the air and online.

Screenshots

WSPR watch4 screens
DXClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WSPR watch at Free against DXClock's $2.99. WSPR watch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). DXClock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WSPR watch is free to download; DXClock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, DXClock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WSPR watch versus DXClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSPR watchDXClock
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAccess InformaticsMichael Rowe

Bugs and requests

WSPR watch

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Spot Info is jumbled in Portrait mode
  • Crashes sometimes
  • WSPRnet API hasn't worked for weeks for some users
  • WSPRnet itself not providing data for some users
  • PSK reporter doesn't work
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  • RBN doesn't work for some users
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list
  • Cannot get 10MHz results
  • Unclear what colored bars indicate
  • Doesn't load all spots for a band
  • Minimum DX distance not working for version 4
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list

Requested features

18 requests
  • Zoom out on map to see all spots
  • Add-on features
  • Ability to switch between local and UTC time
  • 24/12hr time format
  • Compare two callsigns
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  • Audio input for WSPR receive (decode on phone)
  • Monitor 2 or more bands at once
  • Quick way to change bands without going into settings
  • Time window slider on the map
  • Sorting by time, distance, etc. on list view
  • Partial callsign search
  • Satellite map view
  • Color legend for pins/lines
  • Duplicate spot removal
  • Support for 70cm and 23cm bands
  • Improved graph clarity
  • Option to change line color connecting Rx station to spot
  • Dark mode option

DXClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSPR watch

No in-app purchases

None

DXClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSPR watch free?
WSPR watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DXClock free?
DXClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WSPR watch or DXClock have ads?
Neither WSPR watch nor DXClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSPR watch or DXClock?
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, and DXClock every 5 weeks. Most recently, WSPR watch was updated on October 7, 2026 and DXClock on September 27, 2026.

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