# DBHam vs レコーダー

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DBHam at 10.3 against レコーダー's 12.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DBHam ships an update every 29 months, レコーダー every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DBHam | レコーダー |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbham/id558673465/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 20 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Sullivan](https://appshunter.io/developer/307748713) | [SpeakBUDDY Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633270154) |

## What reviewers say

### DBHam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbham/id558673465)

Calculate the distance and bearing between two locations using the Maidenhead grid system. Originally designed for amateur radio operators, it helps determine proximity and direction to other radio enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Calculate distance, Calculate bearing, Maidenhead grid system, Amateur radio focused, Location annotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### レコーダー

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1469874020)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DBHam free?

DBHam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is レコーダー free?

レコーダー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DBHam or レコーダー have ads?

Neither DBHam nor レコーダー shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DBHam or レコーダー?

DBHam ships an update every 29 months, and レコーダー every 20 months. Most recently, DBHam was updated on September 26, 2026 and レコーダー on October 6, 2026.

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