# HamAntCal vs PSKReporter Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamAntCal at 90% against PSKReporter Client's 0%. HamAntCal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (57 vs 3). PSKReporter Client's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 31 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PSKReporter Client is free to download; HamAntCal costs $0.99 up front. HamAntCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PSKReporter Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HamAntCal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamAntCal has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of HamAntCal's written reviews are positive against 0% of PSKReporter Client's.

HamAntCal ships an update every 31 months, PSKReporter Client every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAntCal | PSKReporter Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamantcal/id539373704/reviews)** | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State Road 41 Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/986230800) | [Vasco Barreiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451715392) |

## What reviewers say

### HamAntCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamantcal/id539373704)

This app helps amateur radio operators calculate the starting lengths for various antenna types. It supports both imperial and metric units and offers adjustable calculations for inverted vee antennas based on wire angle. Results require final trimming for precise tuning.

**Highlights:** Calculate antenna starting lengths, Supports feet/inches and metric units, Calculates for Dipoles, Inverted Vee, and Verticals, Adjustable Inverted Vee angle calculation, Frequency range 30 KHz to 500 MHz (Inverted Vee up to 60 MHz), Updated interface and settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Features upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick calculations
- 💡 Visually clear concepts
- 👍 Great tool for ham radio
- 👍 Useful for field use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacks visual aids/pictures
- 🤔 Limited to basic calculations
- 🐛 Not working with iOS 11 (historical)
- 🐛 Needs UHF & above support
- 🐛 Incorrect calculation for inverted V

**Reported bugs**

- No longer works with IOS 11 (historical)
- App is wrong on inverted V
- Inverted V issue: leg length calculation seems incorrect
- Calculation for inverted V seems incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add support for UHF frequencies and higher
- Add velocity factor and radiating element size as variables
- Add suggestion: input target and measured frequency to show trim/add amount
- Add Inverted Vee mode to calculate height to top and end-to-end distance
- Add trap calculations for common bands


### PSKReporter Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pskreporter-client/id6757393033)

Visualize real-time digital radio reception reports on an interactive world map. Understand propagation patterns, band conditions, and compare your station's performance against others globally. Ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking to optimize their setups and identify new contacts.

**Highlights:** Real-time reception reports on a world map, Digital mode activity visualization, Band condition indicators, Greyline and twilight propagation analysis, DXCC tracking, Station performance benchmarking, Grid-based exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSK Reporter Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAntCal free?

HamAntCal costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PSKReporter Client free?

PSKReporter Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HamAntCal or PSKReporter Client?

HamAntCal is rated higher. HamAntCal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while PSKReporter Client averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do HamAntCal or PSKReporter Client have ads?

Neither HamAntCal nor PSKReporter Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamAntCal or PSKReporter Client?

HamAntCal ships an update every 31 months, and PSKReporter Client every 4 days. Most recently, HamAntCal was updated on October 23, 2026 and PSKReporter Client on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*