HamHamHam vs HamsterDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HamHamHam
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Tool useful for Ham radio operators. Using this method will help you learn the Morse code by tracking the test results and your progress. You can configure your speed settings based on your sensitivity. Features to track your QSOs and export to ADIF format
HamsterDB
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HamsterDB is the ultimate private database for amateur radio operators on iPhone. Keep track of every Ham Radio station youβve worked and every contact youβve made β all stored securely on your device with zero data sharing. Add a new station and HamsterDB instantly queries HamCall.net to auto-fill the operatorβs name, location, and license class. Need the email address that HamCall doesnβt provide? Simply look it up on QRZ.com, copy the details, and paste into the QRZ field β HamsterDB intelligently maps everything into the right places. Once your stations are in the database you can view them instantly sorted by Call Sign, Name, or Date Created, in ascending or descending order. Export the entire database to a clean JSON file for backup or sharing with other hams. Import works just as easily, so clubs and friends can exchange logs in seconds. All data lives locally in SwiftData on your iPhone. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, and no third-party data collection β your logbook stays completely private. Key Features β’ Automatic HamCall.net callsign lookup β’ QRZ.com paste-in support (captures email & extra fields) β’ Sort & filter by Call Sign, Name, or creation date β’ Ascending / descending order control β’ Full JSON export & import for easy sharing β’ Built-in comprehensive help system (CTHelp) β’ Beautiful, intuitive iPhone-native interface β’ Works offline after initial lookups Whether you chase DX, contest, ragchew, or just like keeping an accurate station log, HamsterDB turns your iPhone into a powerful, portable, private Ham Radio database. Privacy is built in from the ground up β your contacts and station data never leave your device. Download HamsterDB today and take control of your amateur radio logbook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HamHamHam at every 2 weeks against HamsterDB's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HamHamHam ships an update every 2 weeks, HamsterDB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamHamHam | HamsterDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Biancat | Gale Wolfenbarger |
In-app purchases
HamHamHam
No in-app purchases
HamsterDB
No in-app purchases









