Comparison

Dxpeditions365 vs SWLtools

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

Head to head
About

Dxpeditions365

This app provides a dedicated calendar for following major DX-peditions. It displays schedules for monthly and ongoing expeditions, as well as those reported in user logs and cluster spots. It is designed for amateur radio enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • DX-pedition calendar
  • Monthly expedition schedules
  • Running expedition tracking
  • User log integration
  • Cluster spot display
Features
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Dx-peditions365 let you follow the main DX-peditions on a dedicated calendar page that shows the schedule of all monthly expeditions, running dxpeditions and even shows the dxpeditions reported on their users logs or cluster spots. App dedicated to amateur radio - https://www.ham365.net/Dxpeditions

About

SWLtools

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SWLtools: The Companion for Shortwave Listening Enthusiasts SWLtools is an app designed specifically for Shortwave Listening (SWL) enthusiasts who want to enhance their listening experience. It records what you hear, shows you the band, and reads the digital modes that carry text on the air. Whether you are a hobbyist or a dedicated DXer, SWLtools supports your activity from the antenna to the logbook. DECODING THE ON-AIR TEXT MODES Point the app at a signal and it turns it into readable text. - Morse (CW). The app follows the tone by itself and measures the sending speed from the signal, so it keeps up with hand-sent Morse as well as machine-sent. A side panel collects the callsigns it has heard, and each transmission starts on its own line when the operator hands over. - RTTY, in both ITA2 and SITOR-B. - Weather fax (WEFAX). The chart builds up line by line as it arrives, and can be saved straight to your photo library. - ACARS aircraft messages, with the ones carrying a position shown on a map. Decoded text can be saved, reopened later and shared. All times, on screen and in the saved files, are UTC — the way radio logs are kept. SPECTRUM AND WATERFALL If your receiver provides an IQ output, SWLtools displays the real-time spectrum and spectrogram. Visually explore the bands and gain deeper insight into the signals you are receiving. Where the two channels of a USB adapter do not arrive perfectly in step — a common trait of audio codecs — a sample-delay correction removes the mirror image that would otherwise appear beside every signal. AUDIO RECORDING AND STORAGE Easily record and store audio directly from your receiver. Capture signals from around the world and listen to them again whenever you want, or turn a recording into a video to share. OPTIMIZED FOR THE BELKA RECEIVER SWLtools was designed to work seamlessly with the Belka receiver. It is the perfect companion for outdoor listening sessions, letting you record your DX, explore frequencies with the spectrum view, or read a weather fax from the field. The app is optimized for low power consumption when displaying the spectrum and waterfall, making it ideal for portable use. REQUIREMENTS To use SWLtools you need an inexpensive USB audio adapter (ADC/DAC) connected to your iOS device. These affordable dongles typically provide a microphone input and a headphone output, which is enough to record, to decode, and to show a single-channel spectrum. A two-channel audio interface does more: it carries a true I/Q pair, so the spectrum shows the full band above and below the tuned frequency, and it is the only kind that can play the receiver's audio through the iPhone speaker while you listen. The app tells you which class of device you have connected and what it allows, and an audio diagnostics panel shows exactly what iOS is doing with the signal if something does not sound right. Note: please make sure your receiver is compatible with the app's features and that you have the required accessories for optimal performance.

Screenshots

Dxpeditions3654 screens
SWLtools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dxpeditions365 at Free against SWLtools's $3.99. Dxpeditions365 also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). SWLtools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads, 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

Dxpeditions365 is free to download; SWLtools costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dxpeditions365 ships an update every 7 months, SWLtools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dxpeditions365 versus SWLtools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDxpeditions365SWLtools
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudio CordeglioStefano Rampazzo

In-app purchases

None

Dxpeditions365

No in-app purchases

None

SWLtools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dxpeditions365 free?
Dxpeditions365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWLtools free?
SWLtools costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dxpeditions365 or SWLtools have ads?
Neither Dxpeditions365 nor SWLtools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dxpeditions365 or SWLtools?
Dxpeditions365 ships an update every 7 months, and SWLtools every 3 months. Most recently, Dxpeditions365 was updated on September 18, 2026 and SWLtools on September 9, 2026.

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