Comparison

Microwave Journal Magazine vs GrainCheck

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

GrainCheck

Features
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GrainCheck — professional grain cost calculator for elevator operators and agricultural traders. Calculate the true cost of a grain batch in seconds. Using the Duval formula, the app computes credited weight, drying and cleaning losses, and all service costs — loading, drying, cleaning, storage, unloading, and logistics. Key features: • Duval formula with 27 calculation combinations (3 processing orders × 3 tonne-percent methods × 3 storage bases) • Price analytics: gross/net revenue, breakeven price, opposite price conversion • Grain ledger: track receipts, dispatches, and adjustments per elevator and culture • FIFO and weighted-average write-off pricing • PDF export with full calculation breakdown • Price history with sparkline trends per culture and elevator • Multi-elevator support with per-culture rate overrides • Works fully offline — no account required Pro subscription unlocks unlimited elevators, full history, ledger, PDF export, and price analytics. Free 30-day trial on first launch. Privacy Policy: https://graincheck.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Website: https://graincheck.app

Screenshots

Microwave Journal Magazine4 screens
GrainCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microwave Journal Magazine at none against GrainCheck's 2. Microwave Journal Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). GrainCheck's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 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. GrainCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Microwave Journal Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microwave Journal Magazine ships an update every 8 months, GrainCheck every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microwave Journal Magazine versus GrainCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrowave Journal MagazineGrainCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon House Publications, Inc.Softinform TOV

In-app purchases

None

Microwave Journal Magazine

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GrainCheck

Subscriptions2
  • GrainCheck Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GrainCheck Pro Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Microwave Journal Magazine free?
Microwave Journal Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrainCheck free?
GrainCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microwave Journal Magazine or GrainCheck have ads?
Neither Microwave Journal Magazine nor GrainCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microwave Journal Magazine or GrainCheck?
Microwave Journal Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and GrainCheck every 6 weeks. Most recently, Microwave Journal Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and GrainCheck on November 5, 2026.

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