iFTx vs HAMRS Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
HAMRS Pro
This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.
- Portable logging
- POTA support
- SOTA support
- Field Day logging
- Simple interface
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A simple amateur radio logger designed specifically for portable activities, like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA) Field Days, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iFTx at 4.2 against HAMRS Pro's 3.2. iFTx also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (72% vs 54%). HAMRS Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). 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
iFTx costs $1.99 and HAMRS Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iFTx's written reviews are positive against 54% of HAMRS Pro's.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, HAMRS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | HAMRS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | 3.2 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Cabin Interactive, LLC |
Customer experience
iFTx
HAMRS Pro
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
