LineAlert vs Ham Mixer Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LineAlert
This app allows community members to report electrical infrastructure damage during power outages. It uses geo-tagging and optimized bandwidth to ensure reports are sent even in low-connectivity situations, helping utility companies prioritize repairs and restore power faster.
- Community reporting of infrastructure damage
- Geo-tagged photo submissions
- Bandwidth-optimized reporting
- Damage triage for utility companies
- Power outage safety tips
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When a storm brings down electric infrastructure, your utility needs to know where the damage is. LineAlert lets you report it in seconds. Take a photo, and the app sends it straight to your utility's crews with the exact location attached. Every report helps crews find the problem, decide what to fix first, and get the power back on sooner. REPORT DAMAGE IN SECONDS • Tap Take Photo, capture the damage, add a short description, and submit. • GPS coordinates are attached automatically, so crews know exactly where to go. • Your report goes directly to your local utility. ZOOM IN FROM A SAFE DISTANCE • The built-in camera uses your iPhone's lenses to zoom in on damaged poles, wires, and equipment. • Get a clear, detailed photo without ever getting close to the hazard. WORKS EVEN WITHOUT SIGNAL • Cell networks are often overloaded or down after a storm. LineAlert saves your report on your phone right away and sends it on its own as soon as you have a connection. • Uploads are sized to your connection, so reports get through even on a weak signal. • Track every report under Damage Reports, including any close-up photos your utility asked for. HAZARD ALERTS • Get a notification when you come near a hazard zone your utility has marked, such as an area with a downed power line. • See nearby hazard zones on the map on your home screen. SAFETY FIRST • Quick safety tips for downed lines, vehicles, water, and metal. • Links to your utility's own safety resources. • Local weather at a glance. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download LineAlert and create an account with your utility. 2. When you see damaged electrical equipment, stay back and tap Take Photo. 3. Add a description and submit. Your photo and location go to your utility. 4. Your utility reviews the report and sends crews where they're needed most. Together, residents and utilities can find damage faster and help communities recover sooner. IMPORTANT: LineAlert does not replace emergency services. Treat every downed line as energized. Never approach or touch damaged utility equipment. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. Hazard alerts use your location in the background, but only if you turn them on. Support and feedback: info@linealert.com
Ham Mixer Mobile
Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your ham radio station. Operate your transceiver from anywhere with real-time audio, full control, and low latency. Features include advanced tuning, band switching, mode control, and a spectrum scope.
- Remote transceiver control
- Real-time spectrum waterfall
- Voice memory and CW keyer
- QSO logging with ADIF export
- Microphone DSP for TX audio
- WebSDR audio mixing
- DX cluster integration
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HamMixer Mobile turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your ham radio station. Connect securely to HamMixer Server at your home QTH and operate your transceiver from anywhere in the world -- with real-time audio, full radio control, and near-zero latency. Designed by CT7BAC, a licensed ham operator, for ham operators. REMOTE RADIO CONTROL - Set frequency with a velocity-sensitive tuning wheel and haptic feedback - Switch bands (160m-6m) with one tap and automatic band memory recall - Change modes: LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM - Toggle DSP controls: NB, NR, ANF, Preamp, AGC, IF Filter - Adjust RF power, control the antenna tuner, exchange VFO A/B - Real-time S-meter with peak hold, TX power and SWR indicators - 7-segment frequency LCD with live band plan display REAL-TIME WATERFALL Full-screen landscape spectrum scope with drag-to-tune, frequency snapping, adjustable contrast, and edge cycling. Native Icom scope data streamed over the network. VOICE MEMORY & CW KEYER - 8 customizable voice memory buttons (M1-M8) for voice keyer playback. In CW mode, buttons switch to programmable CW macros. - Character-by-character text-to-morse keying with adjustable speed (6-48 WPM). The radio handles all timing -- immune to network latency. - Connect a CW paddle to the BLE accessory module for real iambic keying (Mode A/B) with low-latency local sidetone. The keyer runs on your phone -- network latency does not affect your timing. QSO LOGGING Tap the frequency display to open a dedicated log screen. Band, mode, and frequency auto-fill from live radio state. Scroll-wheel time pickers and RST selectors. Includes its own PTT button and CW entry so you can keep working the contact while logging. - Saves to portable ADIF 3.1.4 file (compatible with Log4OM, HRD, and others) - Optional automatic upload to QRZ.com Logbook MIC DSP Shape your TX audio before it hits the radio: - Mic gain (0-20 dB) - Compressor with adjustable ratio - Noise gate with envelope follower - 8-band parametric equalizer (80 Hz - 3.2 kHz) - Real-time mic level meter and test recording with playback - Monitor button for live loopback through headphones WEBSDR AUDIO MIXER Mix live WebSDR receiver audio with your radio audio directly on your phone: - Stereo output: radio on left, WebSDR on right (Android) - Independent volume and mute per channel with real-time level meters - Adjustable delay (0-1500ms) with one-tap GCC-PHAT audio synchronization - Automatic frequency and mode tracking — WebSDR follows your radio - Embedded WebSDR page view with pinch-to-zoom - Configurable WebSDR and KiwiSDR site list DX CLUSTER - Real-time spots - DXCC resolution - one-tap tune-and-log ENCRYPTED & RELIABLE - TLS 1.2+ encrypted control channel - AES-128-CTR encrypted audio stream with per-session keys - Opus codec at 48 kHz / 48 kbps for broadcast-quality radio audio - Automatic reconnection on network drops - Background audio keeps playing during phone calls and multitasking - Built-in network diagnostics: latency, jitter, and UDP connectivity tests ADDITIONAL FEATURES - PTT lock and VFO lock to prevent accidental transmission or tuning - Audio auto-mute during phone calls - Settings backup & restore - Multiple saved server profiles - Remote radio power off - BLE accessory module: wireless VFO encoder, PTT/TUNE buttons, and CW paddle jack (Raspberry Pi Pico W) - Keep screen on option SUPPORTED RADIOS - Icom transceivers with CI-V protocol: IC-705, IC-7100, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-7851, IC-9700, and more. - Kenwood TS-590S/SG. - Automatic model detection. REQUIREMENTS HamMixer Server (Windows) must be running at your home station, connected to your radio via USB. The server is included in the HamMixer Full Bundle license ($39.80 one-time). The mobile app itself is free. Visit http://www.ct7bac.com for documentation, setup guides, and a 14-day free trial of the desktop suite.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LineAlert at 5.0 against Ham Mixer Mobile's 3.0. LineAlert also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). Ham Mixer Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
LineAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
LineAlert ships an update every 5 months, Ham Mixer Mobile every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LineAlert | Ham Mixer Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kupaku Incorporated | TecGPS Sistemas de Rastreamento Ltda |
In-app purchases
LineAlert
No in-app purchases
Ham Mixer Mobile
No in-app purchases









