Ham2K Portable Logger vs RETEVIS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham2K Portable Logger
Log your amateur radio contacts (QSOs) efficiently while on the go. Supports popular operating events like POTA, SOTA, and Field Day, offering features like QRZ lookups, QSO maps, and offline data. Quickly find nearby parks and receive duplicate warnings.
- Log QSOs on the go
- Support for POTA, SOTA, Field Day
- QRZ.com name lookups
- QSO Maps
- Offline data files
- Duplicate QSO warnings
- Search nearby parks
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The best app to log your QSOs on the go. Support for Parks On The Air (POTA), Summits On The Air (SOTA), Field Day, Winter Field Day, Worldwide Flora and Fauna (WWFF) and more. Fast and efficient yet fully-featured: QRZ.com name lookups, QSO Maps, offline data files, contact rates, duplicate warnings, POTA spots, search parks nearby or by name, etc. See https://www.ham2k.com/legal/terms-of-service/
RETEVIS
Configure walkie-talkies directly from your phone via Bluetooth. Easily edit channels, adjust power, and set encoding without a computer. Designed for specific models, it offers a visual interface for quick setup.
- Bluetooth instant connection
- Comprehensive parameter configuration
- Visual user interface
- Offline usability
- Channel editing
- Power adjustment
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A professional configuration tool designed specifically for walkie-talkies (without real-time intercom function). It allows for quick connection to devices via Bluetooth from your mobile phone, enabling easy modification of parameters such as channel editing, power adjustment, and encoding settings without the need for a computer or programming cable. Currently, it is only compatible with RB58, RB658, HA2,EZTalk5/65 , RA89R/G and RB58F/RB58P series walkie-talkies. Core Functions: Bluetooth Instant Connection: Pairs walkie-talkies in 3 seconds, requiring no complicated operations and freeing users from the hassle of programming cables; Comprehensive Parameter Configuration: Supports adding/editing/grouping channels, adjusting transmit power, setting CTCSS/DCS encoding, and adjusting squelch levels, covering core configuration needs; Visual User Interface: Graphically displays parameter options with clear step-by-step guidance, allowing even non-professional users to quickly get started; Offline Usability + Configuration Verification: Allows normal parameter modification even without a network connection. More models are under development
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RETEVIS at none against Ham2K Portable Logger's 8. RETEVIS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ham2K Portable Logger's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Ham2K Portable Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RETEVIS asks for nothing beyond the download.
RETEVIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham2K Portable Logger has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ham2K Portable Logger ships an update monthly, RETEVIS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham2K Portable Logger | RETEVIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Delmont | Shenzhen Ysair Technology Co., LTD |
Customer experience
Ham2K Portable Logger
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In-app purchases
Ham2K Portable Logger
- Ham2K Log Filer - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Ham2K Log Filer - Annual$24.991 Year
- Show a bit of support…2 variants$4.99
- Show your support!$12.99
- Show your support!$14.99
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- Show a lot of support!!!2 variants$29.99
RETEVIS
No in-app purchases
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