Comparison

Mircules DX Cluster vs WorkClock Journal

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

WorkClock Journal

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WorkClock makes day-based time tracking effortless, with dynamic break calculation and clean CSV/PDF exports. No account, no location, your data stays on-device. Why WorkClock? Most trackers apply rules per session. WorkClock computes breaks at the day level : reliable, transparent, and aligned with real-life workflows. How it works 1 session with no explicit break → recommended break (adaptive) or fixed break per your settings. ≥ 2 sessions: if no explicit break exists, WorkClock computes the gap (elapsed time − worked time). Rounding is applied at the day level (not per session). You stay in control: everything is editable before export. Key sections Today: start/stop, live counter, day list, “Break … (suggested)” when relevant. Week: per-day summary, weekly totals. Month: totals & averages (hours/day, break/day), month weeks, exports. Exports: CSV and PDF (header totals + table). Settings: reset sessions, optional reset total, inject sample data (with confirmation), break modes (fixed / adaptive). Privacy & tech Local data with SwiftData. No location. No account, no tracking. Who is it for? Consultants, freelancers, trades, field teams, HR/time admins—anyone who wants a clear, day-first timesheet without friction.

Screenshots

Mircules DX Cluster4 screens
WorkClock Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkClock Journal at every 4 days against Mircules DX Cluster's every 9 months. Mircules DX Cluster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, WorkClock Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mircules DX Cluster versus WorkClock Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMircules DX ClusterWorkClock Journal
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMirculesPhilippe zeller

In-app purchases

None

Mircules DX Cluster

No in-app purchases

None

WorkClock Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mircules DX Cluster free?
Mircules DX Cluster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkClock Journal free?
WorkClock Journal costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mircules DX Cluster or WorkClock Journal have ads?
Neither Mircules DX Cluster nor WorkClock Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mircules DX Cluster or WorkClock Journal?
Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, and WorkClock Journal every 4 days. Most recently, Mircules DX Cluster was updated on September 24, 2026 and WorkClock Journal on October 7, 2026.

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