DBHam vs Max Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBHam
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.
- Calculate distance
- Calculate bearing
- Maidenhead grid system
- Amateur radio focused
- Location annotation
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Compute distance and bearing using Maidenhead location. This was originally intended for use by amateur radio operators who participate in microwave communications however it can be used by any ham in order to determine a distance and bearing to another radio amateur. If you want to see maps of the source and target with annotations and overlays as well as be able to touch the map to determine the grid at a particular point, then take a look at our App: DBHamPlus.
Max Calc
This app offers a versatile calculation suite, combining standard, scientific, developer, and accounting functions. It also includes a unit converter and tools for health and date calculations, all within a user-friendly interface.
- Standard and Scientific Calculator
- Developer Calculator (hex, binary)
- Accounting Calculator
- 130+ Unit Converter
- Body and Date/Time Calculator
- History tracking
- Customizable result formatting
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Max Calc: Your All-in-One Calculator App Max Calc is more than just a calculator; it's a comprehensive toolset designed to simplify your calculations across various domains. With its six-in-one functionality, you can effortlessly handle everything from basic arithmetic to complex scientific computations, developer-specific tasks, financial calculations, unit conversions, and even personal health metrics. Key features include: * Standard and Scientific Calculator: Perform basic and advanced calculations with ease. * Developer Calculator: Work with hexadecimal, binary, and 7-64 bit numbers, along with integer/real number CPU representation and signed/unsigned arithmetic. * Accounting Calculator: Tackle financial calculations with dedicated functions. * 130+ Unit Converter: Convert between various units of measurement effortlessly. * Body and Date/Time Calculator: Calculate BMI, age, and more. Max Calc is designed with simplicity in mind, providing a user-friendly interface without compromising on functionality. Enjoy features like memory storage, history tracking, customizable result formatting, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max Calc at 100% against DBHam's 40%. Max Calc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 29 months). DBHam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Max Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DBHam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Max Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of DBHam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max Calc's.
DBHam ships an update every 29 months, Max Calc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBHam | Max Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Sullivan | Anatolii Mazkun |
Customer experience
DBHam
Max Calc
In-app purchases
DBHam
No in-app purchases
Max Calc
- 5 days Free Using All PremiumFree
- Premium features$4.99









