iFTx vs LentOut
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.
LentOut
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Tired of losing your stuff? Meet LentOut - your personal loan manager. We've all been there: you lend a book, tool, or game to a friend, then completely forget about it. Weeks later, you're left wondering - who has my things? When will I get them back? LentOut solves this everyday problem with
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LentOut at Free against iFTx's $1.99. LentOut also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked). 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
LentOut 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, LentOut every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | LentOut |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #168 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Angela Ravel |
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
LentOut
No in-app purchases
