Comparison

小狄照明 vs HAMQ

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

Head to head
About

小狄照明

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小狄健康好光,自然点亮生活;探索光的奥秘,智造健康舒居。

About

HAMQ

Track satellite transits with real-time orbital data and receive clear pointing guidance. Decode SSTV images and audio, with AI-powered call log generation. Prepare for amateur radio certifications with an updated question bank.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite orbit and transit prediction
  • Azimuth, elevation, and pointing guidance
  • Full SSTV mode support with auto-identification
  • AI voice recognition for automatic call log generation
  • Amateur radio certification exam preparation
  • Professional contact and voice log management
Features
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HAMQ is a field-ready amateur radio toolkit for FT8 operation, satellite tracking, SSTV, and everyday QSO logging. It combines radio workflows, AI-assisted log entry, QSL exchange, and LoTW-ready record management in one app. Main features: - FT8 workbench: receive and decode signals in real time, inspect the spectrum waterfall and decoded messages, follow standard QSO workflows with transmit controls and automation, and save completed contacts to the log. On-air operation requires a compatible external radio and the appropriate audio and control equipment. - Satellite tracking: calculate passes with SGP4, view azimuth and elevation, and follow LEO or GEO satellites with pointing guidance. - SSTV tools: decode live audio or local files, recognize common modes such as Scottie, Robot and PD, and create SSTV images from templates. - Smart QSO logbook: record daily contacts, portable operations, and satellite QSOs with callsign, frequency, mode, report, time, and grid locator fields. - AI-assisted entry: extract key QSO details from voice or text to speed up mobile and field logging. - ADIF and GridTracker workflows: import, export and connect logs with common amateur radio software workflows. - QSL and LoTW: manage Email QSL, card exchange status, LoTW settings and confirmation progress. - Exam preparation: practice questions and mock exams for China’s Class A, B, and C amateur radio examinations. This feature is available only in the app’s Simplified Chinese interface. Enable it and select an exam class in “My.” HAMQ is built for radio amateurs who want a compact, practical tool for FT8 operation, satellite tracking, SSTV decoding, and organized QSO records. 73!

Screenshots

小狄照明4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 小狄照明 at Free against HAMQ's $3.99. 小狄照明 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). HAMQ's advantage is device support. On 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

小狄照明 is free to download; HAMQ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
小狄照明 versus HAMQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter小狄照明HAMQ
PriceFree — better$3.99
Positive reviews—82.4% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB210 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDnake丽 张

In-app purchases

None

小狄照明

No in-app purchases

None

HAMQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 小狄照明 free?
小狄照明 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAMQ free?
HAMQ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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