CheckMarked vs HAMQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckMarked
Organize your thoughts and tasks using Markdown in a sleek, modern interface. Seamlessly integrate your notes with Obsidian for enhanced productivity.
- Markdown list support
- Clean, modern iOS interface
- Obsidian integration
- Task organization
- Note-taking
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CheckMarked lets you keep your lists in Markdown while presenting a clean, modern, iOS interface. Perfect for integrating with Obsidian.
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.
- 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
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HAMQ is a field-ready amateur radio toolkit for satellite operators, SSTV listeners and everyday QSO logging. It combines satellite pass prediction, SSTV image workflows, AI-assisted log entry, QSL exchange and LoTW-ready record management in one app. Main features: - 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, FT8 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 prep: practice amateur radio certification questions where supported. HAMQ is built for radio amateurs who want a compact, practical tool for tracking satellites, decoding SSTV and keeping QSO records organized. 73!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CheckMarked at Free against HAMQ's $3.99. HAMQ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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
CheckMarked is free to download; HAMQ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CheckMarked ships an update every 3 weeks, HAMQ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CheckMarked | HAMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Powers | 丽 张 |
Customer experience
CheckMarked
HAMQ
In-app purchases
CheckMarked
No in-app purchases
HAMQ
No in-app purchases
