Comparison

Ham2K Portable Logger vs SoloScribe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

SoloScribe

This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.

Highlights
  • 100% on-device processing
  • Intelligent AI summaries
  • Flexible recording options
  • Speaker identification
  • Offline functionality
  • Import audio files
Features
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Turn your audio into organized knowledge instantly with SoloScribe—the only AI transcription tool that runs 100% on your device. SoloScribe transforms the way you capture information. Whether you are a student recording a complex astrophysics lecture or a professional tracking minutes in a boardroom, SoloScribe listens, transcribes, and summarizes for you. Best of all? Your audio never leaves your phone. WHY SOLOSCRIBE? - 100% Private & Secure Unlike other AI tools, SoloScribe processes everything locally on your iPhone. We don't upload your recordings to the cloud. Your data stays yours, always. - Intelligent AI Summaries Don't just get a transcript; get the gist. Configure your AI’s "verbosity" to match your needs: - Flexible Recording Live Capture: Record lectures and meetings in real-time. Background Recording: Keep recording even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Import Audio: Have a file from a voice recorder? Import it instantly for transcription. - Key Features: Speaker Identification: Automatically distinguish between lecturers and speakers. No Internet Required: Works completely offline. Stop writing and start listening. Download SoloScribe today and let your iPhone take the notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soloscribeprivacy/home

Screenshots

Ham2K Portable Logger4 screens
SoloScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ham2K Portable Logger at none against SoloScribe's shown. Ham2K Portable Logger also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). SoloScribe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Ham2K Portable Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoloScribe 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 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ham2K Portable Logger ships an update monthly, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ham2K Portable Logger versus SoloScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHam2K Portable LoggerSoloScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSebastian DelmontJohn Harding

Customer experience

Ham2K Portable Logger

All ratings61 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.1%

SoloScribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ham2K Portable Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Ham2K Log Filer - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ham2K Log Filer - Annual$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Show a bit of support…2 variants$4.99
  • Show your support!$12.99
  • Show your support!$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Show a lot of support!!!2 variants$29.99
2 purchases

SoloScribe

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SoloScribe Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Ham2K Portable Logger free?
Ham2K Portable Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoloScribe free?
SoloScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ham2K Portable Logger or SoloScribe?
SoloScribe is rated higher. Ham2K Portable Logger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while SoloScribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ham2K Portable Logger or SoloScribe have ads?
SoloScribe shows ads; Ham2K Portable Logger does not.
Which is updated more often, Ham2K Portable Logger or SoloScribe?
Ham2K Portable Logger ships an update monthly, and SoloScribe weekly. Most recently, Ham2K Portable Logger was updated on October 30, 2026 and SoloScribe on October 31, 2026.

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