Comparison

Microwave Journal Magazine vs MxAsk

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

Head to head
About

Microwave Journal Magazine

Access the latest RF and microwave technology news, design techniques, and industry insights. This publication offers peer-reviewed technical articles, market reports, and event information for professionals in the field.

Highlights
  • RF and microwave technology articles
  • Peer-reviewed technical features
  • Industry news and market reports
  • Event listings
  • New product information
  • Global reach
Features
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Since 1958, Microwave Journal has been the leading source for information about RF and microwave technology, design techniques, news, events and educational information. Microwave Journal reaches 50,000 qualified readers monthly with the print magazine that has a global reach plus 10,000 readers for Microwave Journal China. Microwave Journal is the only trade journal to peer review technical features before publication to ensure that they are accurate, timely and useful to the reader. Each issue contains technical articles contributed from industry and academic experts from around the world plus industry news, events, market reports, contracts, appointments, new products and other RF/microwave industry content. Keep up with the latest technology and industry happenings with the free Microwave Journal Magazine App.

About

MxAsk

Features
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MxAsk by A3J Group, LLC is a mobile application designed to fulfill self-service requests in IBM Maximo Asset Management. Users can create new self-service requests in a wizard-style format and view the details of their open service requests. Users can attach a picture of the problem to the request for clarity. MxAsk makes interacting with Maximo service requests easy. All on the go, and all using the authorized IBM Maximo API's. Visit https://a3jgroup.com/services/a3j-mobile-apps/ for more information.

Screenshots

Microwave Journal Magazine4 screens
MxAsk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Microwave Journal Magazine and MxAsk are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microwave Journal Magazine ships an update every 8 months, MxAsk every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Microwave Journal Magazine versus MxAsk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrowave Journal MagazineMxAsk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon House Publications, Inc.A3J Group, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Microwave Journal Magazine

No in-app purchases

None

MxAsk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microwave Journal Magazine free?
Microwave Journal Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MxAsk free?
MxAsk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microwave Journal Magazine or MxAsk have ads?
Neither Microwave Journal Magazine nor MxAsk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microwave Journal Magazine or MxAsk?
Microwave Journal Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and MxAsk every 7 months. Most recently, Microwave Journal Magazine was updated on October 11, 2026 and MxAsk on October 30, 2026.

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