Comparison

ServiceMemo vs ShackPilot

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

Head to head
About

ServiceMemo

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Stay on Top of Your Vehicle's Maintenance with Ease ServiceMemo is an intuitive and powerful tool designed to meticulously record every maintenance operation for your car or motorcycle. This app keeps you informed about when and what parts were replaced and allows you to effortlessly monitor your vehicle's mileage. Features: Mileage Tracking: Easily track your vehicle’s mileage to know when it’s time for your next service. Maintenance History: Record every service, oil change, or repair with detailed descriptions and dates, maintaining a comprehensive history. Detailed Parts Catalog: Keep a record of all replaced parts, including their names and specifications, for easy future reference. Manage Multiple Vehicles: Perfect for families with multiple vehicles or auto enthusiasts, manage all your cars and motorcycles in one app. Local Data Storage: All your data is securely stored on your iPhone, eliminating the need for an internet connection. ServiceMemo is your reliable assistant in maintaining your fleet in pristine condition. Forget the hassle of remembering the last time you changed the oil or filters - let ServiceMemo take care of it for you!

About

ShackPilot

Control your ham radio transceiver remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Stream live audio, manage CAT controls, and utilize a real-time waterfall. Supports ten digital modes for receiving and transmitting without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote transceiver control
  • Full CAT control (frequency, mode, VFO, etc.)
  • Live audio streaming (RX/TX)
  • Real-time waterfall display
  • Ten built-in digital modes (FT8, JS8, SSTV, CW, RTTY, etc.)
  • On-screen PTT with haptic feedback
Features
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Your shack, in your pocket. ShackPilot turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote head for your transceiver. Live audio, full CAT control, a real-time waterfall, and ten digital modes that receive and transmit. No network adapters, no Windows software, no extra hardware. Run ShackPilot on the Mac that's connected to your radio via USB, then operate from anywhere: check into your favorite net from the couch, work FT8 from the backyard, or chase DX from the other side of the world over VPN. SUPPORTED RADIOS - Yaesu, driven directly with no extra software. Fully supported: FT-710 (full CAT + wideband scope), FT-991A. Partial support: FTDX10, FTDX101D, FTDX101MP, FTX-1 - Hundreds more through hamlib: Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Xiegu, Ten-Tec, Alinco and many others. Run the free rigctld alongside ShackPilot and that radio gets the same frequency, mode, VFO, split, PTT, level and meter control a Yaesu gets, plus its antenna tuner and, where the rig can report them, its memory channels. ShackPilot asks your rig what it can do and shows only the controls it really has. A guided setup screen writes the rigctld command for you, and it can run on this Mac or on a Raspberry Pi in the shack. - Generic mode, for a radio with no CAT at all: audio in, optional serial PTT, and every digital mode still transmits, CW included - More radios are on the way REMOTE CONTROL THAT FEELS LOCAL - Full CAT control: frequency, mode, VFO, split, TX power, filters, DSP - Low-latency RX and TX audio streaming with Opus compression - Live S-meter, power, SWR, and ALC readings - On-screen PTT with haptic feedback - Zero configuration: ShackPilot finds your shack Mac automatically on WiFi - Away from home? Connect over the free, secure VPN of your choice WATERFALL & SPECTRUM - Real-time audio-band waterfall with tap-to-tune, on every supported radio - Wideband spectrum scope on the FT-710 only - Customizable color maps DIGITAL MODES BUILT IN Ten modes, all of which receive and transmit. No external software. - FT8 & FT4: full QSO support with auto-sequencing, CQ calling, and auto-logging - JS8: keyboard-to-keyboard messaging on weak signals, with a heard-station list, CQ and heartbeat calling, and optional automation that answers SNR?, GRID?, INFO? and STATUS? on its own - WSPR: propagation reports every two minutes, with each station's grid and power. Send once, or beacon in a share of slots - CW: Morse decoded as scrolling text. Send with the radio's keyer, or as a generated tone with adjustable speed, pitch, and Farnsworth spacing - RTTY: automatic mark, space, and baud-rate detection on receive. Send at 45.45, 50, or 75 baud - Olivia: automatic configuration detection on receive. Send at any of the five standard presets - SSTV: receive with auto mode detection and a live progress view. Send a picture in any of 18 modes from Robot 8 to PD-290, cropped and scaled for you - Packet: AX.25, FX.25, and IL2P for VHF APRS and HF packet. Send as AFSK, or through a networked KISS TNC such as Direwolf - RADE: FreeDV digital voice. Hear it decoded live, replay any over, and transmit live or from a recorded clip QSO LOGGING - Built-in log with ADIF export - Direct upload to QRZ Logbook and Cloudlog - WSJT-X UDP broadcast for your favorite logging software HOW IT WORKS ShackPilot is one app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Install it on the Mac in your shack and connect your radio. The Mac acts as the server. Your iPhone and iPad connect to it over WiFi or VPN. One subscription covers all your devices. Try everything free for 2 weeks. After the trial, ShackPilot is a simple monthly subscription which you can cancel anytime. Subscriptions fund ongoing development: new radios, new modes, and new features. Requires ShackPilot running on a Mac (macOS 15+) connected to your transceiver. 73, and see you on the bands! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServiceMemo4 screens
ShackPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShackPilot at Free against ServiceMemo's $0.99. ShackPilot also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ServiceMemo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

ShackPilot is free to download; ServiceMemo costs $0.99 up front. ShackPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ServiceMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ServiceMemo versus ShackPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServiceMemoShackPilot
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton GolovatukLukasz Skierkowski

In-app purchases

None

ServiceMemo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShackPilot

Subscriptions1
  • ShackPilot Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • ShackPilot Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ServiceMemo free?
ServiceMemo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShackPilot free?
ShackPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ServiceMemo or ShackPilot have ads?
Neither ServiceMemo nor ShackPilot shows ads.

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