DBHam vs RF Link
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.
RF Link
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | DBHam | RF Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Sullivan | Yogesh Yadav |
In-app purchases
DBHam
No in-app purchases
RF Link
- RF Link Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- RF Link Pro Lifetime$6.99









