Comparison

HamSphere 5.0 vs DrawLink

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

DrawLink

Features
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DrawLink is the creative social app where art brings people together. Every week, a new drawing challenge drops. Pick up your digital brush, create something unique, and share it with a global community of artists — from total beginners to seasoned illustrators. WEEKLY CHALLENGES A fresh drawing prompt every week keeps your creativity flowing. See how others interpret the same theme and get inspired. POWERFUL DRAWING TOOLS Express yourself with a variety of brushes, pens, spray tools, and more. DrawLink's canvas is built for both quick sketches and detailed artwork. SOCIAL & MESSAGING Connect with artists you admire. Send messages, share drawings directly in chat, and build real friendships through art. DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS Explore a feed of weekly submissions from around the world. Find artists who inspire you and follow their creative journey. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR GALLERY Every drawing you create lives on your profile. Build your personal art gallery and share it with the world. Whether you draw every day or just want to try something new, DrawLink is your place to create, share, and connect. Download and join the challenge today.

Screenshots

HamSphere 5.04 screens
DrawLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrawLink at none against HamSphere 5.0's 10. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DrawLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HamSphere 5.0 versus DrawLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamSphere 5.0DrawLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHamSphere ABMEHMET BARAN MUNAR

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HamSphere 5.0

One-time10
  • 3el T-yagi E (20m)$4.99
  • G5RV North-South (10-160m)$4.99
  • Log Book MBP003$6.99
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  • Waterfall MBP002$6.99
  • Antenna Selector MBP004$6.99
  • Antenna Rotator MBP005$6.99
  • DX-Cluster MBP010$6.99
  • 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m)$6.99
  • G5RV East-West (10-160m)$6.99
  • HamSphere Subscription$29.99
None

DrawLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamSphere 5.0 free?
HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawLink free?
DrawLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamSphere 5.0 or DrawLink have ads?
Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor DrawLink shows ads.

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