iFTx vs Grid Locator
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.
Grid Locator
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The Grid Locator app uses the location services to get your current position and calculate the six digit maidenhead grid square locator form the geographic coordinates. The grid locator is used by radioamateurs worldwide to indicate the location of their station and to calculate the distance and bearing to other stations. With this app, which comes with a nice watch companion app, you always know your current locator at a fingertip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grid Locator at Free against iFTx's $1.99. Grid Locator also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On 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
Grid Locator is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, Grid Locator every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | Grid Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | micro systems |
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
Grid Locator
No in-app purchases
