Comparison

HamSphere 5.0 vs Tel MCX

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

Head to head
About

HamSphere 5.0

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Virtual HF bands (10-160m)
  • 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands
  • USB, LSB, and CW modes
  • Built-in audio filters
  • Power setting
  • In-app purchase instrument expansions
Features
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This handheld Amateur Radio transceiver offers 10-160m virtual HamSphere HF bands including 6m, 2m and 70cm. It comes with a fully working 30 day trial. The transceiver has three built in audio filters, USB, LSB and CW Modes, power setting. The transceiver can be expanded with a number of useful instruments as in-app-purchases.

About

Tel MCX

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Teltronic T.Flex is an all-in-one mission critical communications powerhouse that connects people in a variety of ways in a wide range of situations. Its capabilities comprise voice and video calls, messaging, tracking (including indoor localization), task management and more. The uses of the app are versatile. For some users, it helps ensure smooth operation of their business. For others, it's part of the security toolset. Importantly, it can be vital in responding to dangerous incidents where lives depend on timely communication. Whether you're a logistics specialist, a guard on patrol, a firefighter or a police officer, you will appreciate the reliable power of Teltronic T.Flex, its focus and ease of use. This app is the client-side component of the TELTRONIC framework. TELTRONIC provides mission critical push-to-talk (MC-PTT) capabilities in LTE networks over the Internet Protocol (IP) and builds a comprehensive communications and emergency response solution on that foundation. The following are some highlights of the TELTRONIC features that Teltronic T.Flex implements. Voice communication features Call capabilities are at the heart of mission-critical communications. In addition to the obligatory group and individual calls, Teltronic T.Flex offers an extended set of voice and video call types. • Individual, group and channel calls • Emergency calls • Priority calls • Video calls • Offline user calls • Voice recording and playback Messaging features In situations where voice communication is not your first choice of format, use free-form or template-based text messages, or send arbitrary files over your TELTRONIC network. • Text and file exchange • Template-based status messages Lone worker protection features Intended for ensuring the safety of employees who are working in hazardous conditions, these features rely on sensor and battery charge data. These readings can indicate emergencies and cause alerts to be triggered. • Sensor state tracking • Automated alerts (such as Man Down) based on sensor data analysis • Battery charge monitoring Location and tracking features Always-on location tracking is a core component of Teltronic T.Flex operation and in many cases the reason to use the app. Access to location is required by dispatchers for ensuring personnel safety and tracking assets. • Subscriber identification and location markers • Detailed street view • Guard tour planning • Waypoints • Indoor localization Other features • Remote listening and camera • Task management and control Note that the feature set for your particular Teltronic T.Flex setup will be as broad or as lean as your TELTRONIC administrators configure it to be.

Screenshots

HamSphere 5.04 screens
Tel MCX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tel MCX at none against HamSphere 5.0's 30. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Tel MCX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, Tel MCX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HamSphere 5.0 versus Tel MCX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamSphere 5.0Tel MCX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHamSphere ABTASSTA GmbH

In-app purchases

30 purchases

HamSphere 5.0

One-time30
  • 3el T-yagi E (30m)$4.99
  • 3el T-yagi E (40m)$4.99
  • 3el T-yagi W (20m)$4.99
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  • 3el T-yagi E (20m)$4.99
  • G5RV North-South (10-160m)$4.99
  • J-Pole (12m)$6.99
  • J-Pole (17m)$6.99
  • Plugizer MBP009$6.99
  • Lookup Box MBP011$6.99
  • J-Pole (11m)$6.99
  • J-Pole (20m)$6.99
  • Log Book MBP003$6.99
  • DX-Monitor MBP008$6.99
  • Waterfall MBP002$6.99
  • Antenna Selector MBP004$6.99
  • Antenna Rotator MBP005$6.99
  • Oscilloscope MBP006$6.99
  • DX-Cluster MBP010$6.99
  • 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m)$6.99
  • J-Pole (10m)$6.99
  • G5RV East-West (10-160m)$6.99
  • Moxon (20m)$14.99
  • Moxon (12m)$14.99
  • Moxon (17m)$14.99
  • Moxon (10m)$14.99
  • Moxon (11m)$14.99
  • Bruce Array (60m)$24.99
  • Bruce Array (80m)$24.99
  • VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m)$29.99
  • HamSphere Subscription$29.99
None

Tel MCX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamSphere 5.0 free?
HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tel MCX free?
Tel MCX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamSphere 5.0 or Tel MCX have ads?
Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor Tel MCX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamSphere 5.0 or Tel MCX?
HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and Tel MCX every 6 weeks. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on August 15, 2026 and Tel MCX on September 20, 2026.

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