# HamSphere 5.0 vs SSL Quick Response

The clearest difference is rating: SSL Quick Response at 5.0 against HamSphere 5.0's 3.9. SSL Quick Response also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 30) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). HamSphere 5.0's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SSL Quick Response holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamSphere 5.0 has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, SSL Quick Response every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamSphere 5.0 | SSL Quick Response |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-quick-response/id6627336023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) | [Software Shop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/536603585) |

## What reviewers say

### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### SSL Quick Response

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-quick-response/id6627336023)

This application enables communities to swiftly report and address incidents. Users can submit safety concerns or emergencies from their phones, with automatic verification and real-time notifications to all members. This facilitates coordinated responses, improving community safety and security.

**Highlights:** Submit incident reports, Automatic information verification, Real-time community notifications, Coordinated swift responses, Enhanced safety and security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SSL Quick Response free?

SSL Quick Response is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HamSphere 5.0 or SSL Quick Response?

SSL Quick Response is rated higher. HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SSL Quick Response averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HamSphere 5.0 or SSL Quick Response have ads?

Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor SSL Quick Response shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamSphere 5.0 or SSL Quick Response?

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and SSL Quick Response every 3 weeks. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on August 15, 2026 and SSL Quick Response on June 5, 2026.

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