Comparison

Mircules DX Cluster vs RF Path

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

Head to head
About

Mircules DX Cluster

Discover active amateur radio operators on various bands. View detailed DX spots including callsign, frequency, and comments. Access helpful HAM radio tools like calculators and calendars.

Highlights
  • DX Cluster information
  • Amateur radio band support (MF/HF, VHF/UHF)
  • Detailed DX spot listings
  • HAM radio tools (calculators, calendars)
  • Customizable DXSpider server connection
Features
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Find out which interesting DX HAM Radio Amateur operators are “on the air” on the amateur radio bands! Mircules DX Cluster is an iPhone and iPad app that shows the info found on the international DX Cluster. This cluster is widely used by radio amateurs and SWL enthusiasts to find the DX "treasures" on the bands. You can use one of the two web clusters we provide or choose a DXSpider (telnet) server from our list. You can also manually add your own DXSpider server address. This functionality is still a work in progress so let us know what you think and how we can improve it! ALL POPULAR AMATEUR BANDS ARE INCLUDED - MF / HF bands (10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m, 80m, 160m) - VHF / UHF bands (70cm, 1.25m, 2m, 4m, 6m) SEE THE DX SPOTS IN A CLEAR LIST Mircules DX Cluster shows the last 50 DX spots on the selected band in a clear list. ALL THE INFO YOU NEED! Information that is shown per spot item in the main list is: - callsign of the spotted Radio Amateur - country of the spotted Radio Amateur - frequency where the person can be found - time and date of the spotting - any comments added to the spot by the spotter - CQ Zone, ITU Zone and DXCC info of both Radio Amateurs - callsign and other info of the person that did the spotting - QRZ.COM information of both Radio Amateurs - a map of the country / entity of both Radio Amateurs TOOLS AND INFO A list of HAM radio tools are available, like: - Azimuth calculator - Contest calendar - Grid calculator - ITU prefixes - Q-Codes - UTC clock etc...

About

RF Path

Calculate radio frequency propagation loss using various models like Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, and COST-231. Supports area and point-to-point predictions, with results exportable via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Multiple propagation models (Irregular Terrain, Okumura-Hata, COST-231)
  • Area Prediction mode
  • Point-to-Point prediction mode
  • Elevation profile display
  • Results export (CSV)
  • Save to iCloud
  • Share to social media
Features
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RF Path provides propagation loss calculations for radio frequencies (RF) between 20 MHz and 20 GHz using either the Irregular Terrain model, Okumura-Hata model, COST-231 Hata Extension model, or the COST-231 Walfish-Ikegami model. The calculations are based on both electromagnetic theory and the statistical analysis of terrain characteristics to calculate the degradation of the RF wave as a function of distance and the variability of the RF wave with respect to time and space. The Irregular Terrain Model has two different prediction models. One is the Area Prediction mode which calculates propagation losses over an area where the exact terrain parameters are not known, but approximated using terrain roughness, environmental parameters and statistical parameters. The second is a point-to-point mode where specific latitude/longitude pair values are entered for both transmitter and receiver. Environmental parameters and statistical parameters are also used in this prediction mode. The results may be saved to iCloud, emailed, or posted to Facebook or Twitter. The results are in CSV format. In the Area Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss over the distance entered into the settings. The graph is viewed by rotating the device once the results table is shown. In the Point-To-Point Prediction mode a table along with a graph shows the path loss and elevation profile of the RF path.

Screenshots

Mircules DX Cluster4 screens
RF Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mircules DX Cluster at 100% against RF Path's 50%. Mircules DX Cluster also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5). RF Path's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Mircules DX Cluster costs $2.99 and RF Path $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mircules DX Cluster holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mircules DX Cluster's written reviews are positive against 50% of RF Path's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, RF Path every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mircules DX Cluster versus RF Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMircules DX ClusterRF Path
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#189#165 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirculesTom Doherty

Customer experience

Mircules DX Cluster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RF Path

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mircules DX Cluster

No in-app purchases

None

RF Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mircules DX Cluster free?
Mircules DX Cluster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Path free?
RF Path costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mircules DX Cluster or RF Path?
Mircules DX Cluster is rated higher. Mircules DX Cluster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RF Path averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Mircules DX Cluster or RF Path have ads?
Neither Mircules DX Cluster nor RF Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mircules DX Cluster or RF Path?
Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, and RF Path every 5 months. Most recently, Mircules DX Cluster was updated on August 25, 2026 and RF Path on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mircules DX Cluster or RF Path?
Mircules DX Cluster currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and RF Path at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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