Comparison

iFTx vs HAMmade GRID

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • FT8 and FT4 digital modes
  • Portable digital communication
  • Global operator connections
  • User-friendly interface
  • Integrated QSO logging
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

HAMmade GRID

Features
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data.  -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups.  Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source.  -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes.  -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly.  -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations.  -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.

Screenshots

iFTx4 screens
HAMmade GRID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAMmade GRID at Free against iFTx's $1.99. HAMmade GRID also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

HAMmade GRID is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFTx ships an update every 6 months, HAMmade GRID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iFTx versus HAMmade GRID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFTxHAMmade GRID
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph NadigOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

None

iFTx

No in-app purchases

None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFTx free?
iFTx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFTx or HAMmade GRID have ads?
Neither iFTx nor HAMmade GRID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFTx or HAMmade GRID?
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, and HAMmade GRID every 4 days. Most recently, iFTx was updated on September 21, 2026 and HAMmade GRID on September 18, 2026.

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