Comparison

DBHam vs Ham Radio Logbook

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Calculate distance
  • Calculate bearing
  • Maidenhead grid system
  • Amateur radio focused
  • Location annotation
Features
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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.

About

Ham Radio Logbook

This app provides ham radio operators with a simple way to log new contacts. Record essential details like callsign, reports, frequency, and mode with easy editing and deletion.

Highlights
  • Effortless contact logging
  • Record callsign, RST, frequency, mode
  • Easy editing and deletion
  • Streamlined interface
  • Designed for ham radio enthusiasts
Features
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LogMaster is a ham radio logbook built for the way you operate: fast, always in UTC, and ready to export when you are done. LOG A CONTACT IN SECONDS • Type the callsign and tap Log Contact. The form stays open for the next call. • Live UTC clock, with the band filled in from the frequency • Reports start at 59, 599 or −10 dB depending on the mode • A dupe warning when you have already worked that station today on the same band and mode • Name, QTH and grid square fill in for US and Canadian callsigns PARKS ON THE AIR • Start an activation and watch the count to the 10 contacts you need • Park-to-park references for the other station • Export an ADIF file named and formatted for the POTA upload page EXPORT AND IMPORT • ADIF for QRZ, LoTW (signed with TQSL), Club Log and POTA • CSV for Numbers, Excel or Google Sheets • Import ADIF from other loggers. Contacts already in your logbook are skipped. STATS • Contacts, callsigns, bands and modes worked • A twelve-week activity map, your best day and your longest streak LOGMASTER PRO: ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • iCloud Sync across your iPhone, iPad and Mac • One-tap upload to your QRZ Logbook with your own API key (needs a QRZ subscription with Logbook API access) • Station profiles for home, portable and club calls No account. No ads. Logging works with no signal. Terms: https://logmaster-hamradio.vercel.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DBHam1 screens
Ham Radio Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DBHam at 40% against Ham Radio Logbook's 0%. DBHam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). Ham Radio Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 29 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ham Radio Logbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DBHam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBHam ships an update every 29 months, Ham Radio Logbook every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DBHam versus Ham Radio Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBHamHam Radio Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas SullivanAbdelkarime Achtaou

Customer experience

DBHam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Ham Radio Logbook

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DBHam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ham Radio Logbook

One-time1
  • LogMaster Pro$9.99

Questions

Is DBHam free?
DBHam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Radio Logbook free?
Ham Radio Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DBHam or Ham Radio Logbook have ads?
Neither DBHam nor Ham Radio Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBHam or Ham Radio Logbook?
DBHam ships an update every 29 months, and Ham Radio Logbook every 4 months. Most recently, DBHam was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ham Radio Logbook on October 31, 2026.

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