Comparison

SWLog vs Consilium Safety

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

Consilium Safety

Features
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Stay ahead of danger. Protect what matters most. In an unpredictable world, seconds matter. Consilium by Civitas Signals cuts through information chaos to deliver hyper-local, real-time safety alerts directly to your phone. No noise. No delays. Just critical intelligence when you need it most. INSTANT THREAT AWARENESS • Real-time alerts for active emergencies in your area • Hyper-local precision down to your neighborhood • Breaking incidents before they hit mainstream news • Custom alert zones for family, work, and travel locations ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE • Clear, verified information from trusted sources • Specific threat details and safety recommendations PROACTIVE PROTECTION • Advanced AI filters out false alarms and rumors • Alert Types include violence, natural disasters, disease, etc. TRUSTED BY FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES Consilium transforms raw data into life-saving decisions. Whether it's an active shooter, severe weather, or major accident, you'll know first and act fast. Our technology monitors thousands of sources 24/7, so you don't have to. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN Your safety data stays yours. No location tracking. No personal information sold. Just protection when you need it. KEY FEATURES: • Instant push notifications for local threats • Interactive threat maps with real-time updates • Crime and Health prediction using advanced AI techniques • Battery-optimized for always-on protection WHO NEEDS CONSILIUM: • Parents protecting their families • Commuters navigating daily routes • Business travelers in unfamiliar areas • Community safety coordinators • Anyone refusing to be caught off-guard WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS Traditional news is too slow. Social media is unreliable. Consilium bridges the gap between threat and response, giving you the critical minutes needed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Download Consilium today. Turn uncertainty into informed action. Because being prepared isn't paranoia—it's responsibility. Your safety network starts here. DOWNLOAD CONSILIUM: Real-time alerts that save lives. Privacy Policy: https://www.civitassignals.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SWLog4 screens
Consilium Safety4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SWLog at none against Consilium Safety's 2. SWLog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Consilium Safety sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SWLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWLog ships an update fortnightly, Consilium Safety every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SWLog versus Consilium Safety: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWLogConsilium Safety
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SillettCivitas Signals, LLC

In-app purchases

None

SWLog

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Consilium Safety

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SWLog free?
SWLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Consilium Safety free?
Consilium Safety is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SWLog or Consilium Safety have ads?
Consilium Safety shows ads; SWLog does not.
Which is updated more often, SWLog or Consilium Safety?
SWLog ships an update fortnightly, and Consilium Safety every 2 months. Most recently, SWLog was updated on November 3, 2026 and Consilium Safety on October 31, 2026.

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