SWLog vs Visual Snow Syndrome Solace
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
Visual Snow Syndrome Solace
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Visual Snow Solace is a support tool for people experiencing Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) and related visual disturbances. It offers guided breathing exercises, audio static therapy, visual training exercises, symptom education, and more. Features include: guided breathing with haptic pacing, white/pink/brown noise generator, lens mode with tint overlays, Hart Chart and red/green word training, binocular exercises, symptom gallery, and a daily symptom log. Not a medical device. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult your clinician.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SWLog at fortnightly against Visual Snow Syndrome Solace's monthly. SWLog also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SWLog ships an update fortnightly, Visual Snow Syndrome Solace monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWLog | Visual Snow Syndrome Solace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Sillett | Brandon Ramirez |
In-app purchases
SWLog
No in-app purchases
Visual Snow Syndrome Solace
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SWLog free?
Is Visual Snow Syndrome Solace free?
Do SWLog or Visual Snow Syndrome Solace have ads?
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