Comparison

SWLog vs BoxyID

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Log amateur radio QSOs
  • Log broadcast transmissions
  • QRZ lookups
  • Broadcast schedule lookups
  • GPS integration
  • Upload logs to main program
Features
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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

About

BoxyID

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SWLog4 screens
BoxyID4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SWLog versus BoxyID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWLogBoxyID
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SillettAnthology Creative

In-app purchases

None

SWLog

No in-app purchases

None

BoxyID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWLog free?
SWLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoxyID free?
BoxyID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWLog or BoxyID have ads?
Neither SWLog nor BoxyID shows ads.

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