SWLog vs BoxyID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWLog
Log amateur radio QSOs and broadcast transmissions on your mobile device. Supports QRZ lookups and various broadcast schedule queries for station identification. Features GPS integration and local log browsing, with the ability to upload to a main logging program.
- Log amateur radio QSOs
- Log broadcast transmissions
- QRZ lookups
- Broadcast schedule lookups
- GPS integration
- Upload logs to main program
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SWLog is a mobile companion application to the full SWLog suite or logging and radio control applications. SWLog allows amateur radio and broadcast (shortwave, AM/FM, and utility) transmissions to be logged locally and later uploaded to the main logging program. QRZ can be used for lookups for amateur radio logs. For broadcast logs, various program schedules from ADDX, AOKI, EIBI, FCC, HFCC, ILGRadio, and SWSkeds are queried to aid in identifying the station. Features of this app include: * Download a preset list of locations, radios, and broadcast program schedules * Add an amateur radio QSO * Supports QRZ lookups * Monitor POTA spots * Add a POTA spot * Add a broadcast log * Supports lookups to various program schedules * GPS integration including calculating the current grid square to 10 characters * View/Browse locally added logs * Upload logs to the main logging program
BoxyID
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Organizing your move has never been this effortless. BoxyID combines the convenience of QR code smart labels with a beautifully designed app to give you complete control over your moving boxes and their contents. Track, search, and inventory every item—right from your device. Whether you’re settling into your dream home or helping someone organize their space, BoxyID empowers you to keep everything in its place with ease. Features: • Effortless Labeling: Use BoxyID’s premium QR-coded labels to tag your moving boxes and containers. Each label features a unique scannable code and writable space for quick notes. • Instant Scanning: Scan any BoxyID label with your iPhone to quickly catalog items. • Rich Inventory Management: Add photos, locations, and detailed notes for every box, ensuring nothing gets lost in the shuffle. • Advanced Search: Locate items by keyword or location in seconds—no more digging through boxes. • No Subscription Fees: Enjoy full functionality with no hidden costs or recurring fees. BoxyID: Where elegance meets efficiency for the ultimate moving solution.
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Verdict
SWLog and BoxyID are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SWLog | BoxyID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Sillett | Anthology Creative |
In-app purchases
SWLog
No in-app purchases
BoxyID
No in-app purchases









