Comparison

HamSphere 5.0 vs eHamHub

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

eHamHub

Features
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eHamHub is the social home for amateur radio operators — built by hams, for hams. Whether you're chasing DX on 160m, experimenting with FT8, or just love the culture of the bands, eHamHub brings your on‑air life online. YOUR CALLSIGN, YOUR IDENTITY Your callsign is at the heart of everything. Create a rich profile with your bio, shack equipment (rig, antenna, software), and operating preferences. Connect with operators around the world who share your passion. SIGNAL LOGGING & PROPAGATION Log your contacts with frequency, mode, and UTC timestamp. Share signal reports and propagation discoveries with the community. Every log is a real QSO — no fake engagement. DISCOVER & CONNECT Follow other operators, comment on their logs, and send direct messages. Find contests, local events, and nets. The amateur radio world is more connected than ever. PRIVACY YOU CONTROL Your email, password, and private messages stay private. You choose what to share publicly — your callsign and profile can be as open or discreet as you like. We never sell your data, and our practices comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR. WHAT MAKES eHamHub DIFFERENT? - Built exclusively for ham radio — frequencies and bands are first‑class. - Time is always UTC, the way it should be. - Respectful, authentic community with zero inflated numbers. - Tradition meets modern design: celebrate a century‑old hobby with a fresh, intuitive interface. Whether you're a seasoned contester or a newly licensed technician, eHamHub is your go‑to platform to log, share, and celebrate the world's greatest hobby. Join the airwaves. Share the experience. Welcome to eHamHub. 73!

Screenshots

HamSphere 5.04 screens
eHamHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eHamHub 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. eHamHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, eHamHub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HamSphere 5.0 versus eHamHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamSphere 5.0eHamHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB121 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHamSphere ABSalah Alajeel

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

eHamHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamSphere 5.0 free?
HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eHamHub free?
eHamHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamSphere 5.0 or eHamHub have ads?
Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor eHamHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamSphere 5.0 or eHamHub?
HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and eHamHub every 3 weeks. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on September 23, 2026 and eHamHub on October 2, 2026.

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