Comparison

MJ Propane vs Ham Radio Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

MJ Propane

Features
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.

About

Ham Radio Toolbox

This app provides essential tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, including real-time propagation data, a DX cluster viewer, and a dipole calculator. It offers a streamlined interface for checking band conditions and planning communication strategies.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Propagation Data
  • DX Cluster Viewer
  • Dipole Calculator
  • Band Maps
  • No Account Needed
  • No Personal Data Collected
Features
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Ham Radio Toolbox is the all-in-one utility app built for amateur radio enthusiasts. Designed with both simplicity and power in mind, it combines the most essential ham tools into a single sleek interface. Whether you're chasing DX, tuning a new dipole, or just checking propagation conditions, Ham Radio Toolbox has you covered. Features: - Real-Time Propagation: Live solar and geomagnetic data to guide your QSO strategies. - DX Cluster Viewer: Stay informed of active DX spots from around the world. - Dipole Calculator: Quickly determine wire lengths based on band and frequency. - Band Maps: Visual overview of who’s on the air and where. Built by ham radio operators for ham radio operators, this app offers a professional, distraction-free experience with powerful tools at your fingertips. Perfect for operators who want everything in one place — portable, field, or shack use. No account needed. No personal data collected. Just pure radio utility.

Screenshots

MJ Propane3 screens
Ham Radio Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MJ Propane at none against Ham Radio Toolbox's shown. MJ Propane also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). Ham Radio Toolbox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MJ Propane ships an update every 4 months, Ham Radio Toolbox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MJ Propane versus Ham Radio Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMJ PropaneHam Radio Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (201 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—201 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRural Computer Consultants, Inc.Nuno Facha

In-app purchases

None

MJ Propane

No in-app purchases

None

Ham Radio Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MJ Propane free?
MJ Propane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Radio Toolbox free?
Ham Radio Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MJ Propane or Ham Radio Toolbox have ads?
Ham Radio Toolbox shows ads; MJ Propane does not.
Which is updated more often, MJ Propane or Ham Radio Toolbox?
MJ Propane ships an update every 4 months, and Ham Radio Toolbox every 6 days. Most recently, MJ Propane was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ham Radio Toolbox on November 8, 2026.

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