iFTx vs SOTA Log
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.
SOTA Log
Log SOTA and POTA contacts quickly from the field with a single-field input for QSOs. Features live spotting, radio synchronization, and offline functionality for seamless operation.
- One-field QSO logging
- Live SOTA/POTA spotting
- Radio frequency and mode sync
- SMS spotting without data
- QRZ callsign lookup
- ADIF log export
- Offline operation
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The fastest way to log SOTA and POTA contacts from the field. Type a callsign, hit Send, and you're ready for the next station. SOTA Log is built for operators who need speed on the summit, not menus, settings, or setup screens. ONE-FIELD LOGGING Type your entire QSO in a single field. Callsign, RST, frequency, mode, and references are parsed inline as you type. Frequency carries over. Mode derives from band. Everything you'd normally tap through just works. LIVE SPOTS Browse real-time SOTA and POTA spots filtered by program and mode. Tap a spot to prefill your QSO and tune your radio in one step. SOTACAT RADIO SYNC Connect to your Elecraft KX2, KX3, or KH1 for automatic frequency and mode sync, one-tap spot pouncing, and a CW keyer with six programmable macros. SOTAMAT SPOTTING Spot yourself via SMS with no cell data required. SOTA and POTA spots are sent through SOTAmat so chasers can find you even without internet. QRZ & ADIF Look up callsigns and sync your logs to QRZ Logbook. Export ADIF filtered for SOTA or POTA submissions. OFFLINE FIRST All logging works without internet. Reference databases, contact history, and activation progress live on-device. Network features enhance the experience but never gate it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SOTA Log at Free against iFTx's $1.99. SOTA Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). iFTx's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
SOTA Log is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOTA Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, SOTA Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | SOTA Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Christopher Hunt |
Customer experience
iFTx
SOTA Log
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
SOTA Log
No in-app purchases









