Comparison

DBHam vs RF Link

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

RF Link

Features
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RF Link brings professional-grade RF path, radio line-of-sight, Fresnel zone and path-loss analysis to your iPhone, using the Longley-Rice (ITM) irregular terrain propagation model. Built for telecom engineers, RF planners, broadcasters and wireless network designers, it delivers accurate point-to-point link evaluation for frequencies from 20 MHz to 20 GHz. Whether you are planning microwave links, Wi-Fi backhaul, LOS radio links or long-distance wireless communication, RF Link predicts terrain impact, path loss and link feasibility in seconds. KEY FEATURES ITM Longley-Rice model (20 MHz - 20 GHz) - Industry-standard Irregular Terrain Model - Accurate diffraction, scatter and line-of-sight predictions - Multiple reliability and confidence combinations Radio line-of-sight analysis - Geometric LOS check - Earth-curvature LOS with adjustable k-factor - 60% first Fresnel zone clearance - Minimum clearance at obstruction points - Suggested tower height increase Terrain elevation profiling - High-resolution elevation sampling - Plots showing terrain, curvature, LOS and Fresnel zones - Zoomable charts you can share Coverage heatmap - Signal-strength coverage area around a transmitter - Rendered over real terrain on the map Path loss and link budget - Path-loss prediction - EIRP, RSSI, SNR and link margin - Clear pass, warning and fail indicators Clean, fast interface - Map-based transmitter and receiver selection - PDF report export - Plot image sharing and saving IDEAL FOR - Wireless network planners - Microwave and LOS link engineers - UAV and drone communication designers - Amateur radio operators - Students learning RF and propagation models RF LINK PRO Every install includes a number of free calculations. RF Link Pro removes the limit, and comes two ways: - Monthly subscription: unlimited path profiles and coverage maps, billed monthly, renewing automatically. - Lifetime: a one-time purchase, no subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically at the same price and period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pinchiyadav.github.io/RF_Link_App-privacypolicy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DBHam1 screens
RF Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DBHam at none against RF Link's 2. DBHam also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). RF Link's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 29 months). On price, ads 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. RF Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DBHam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBHam ships an update every 29 months, RF Link every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DBHam versus RF Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBHamRF Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas SullivanYogesh Yadav

In-app purchases

None

DBHam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RF Link

Subscriptions1
  • RF Link Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • RF Link Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is DBHam free?
DBHam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Link free?
RF Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DBHam or RF Link have ads?
Neither DBHam nor RF Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBHam or RF Link?
DBHam ships an update every 29 months, and RF Link every 3 days. Most recently, DBHam was updated on November 6, 2026 and RF Link on November 5, 2026.

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