Comparison

Ham2K Portable Logger vs HAMmade fastLog

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

HAMmade fastLog

Features
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fastLog: The Modern Logbook for Amateur Radio Take your amateur radio experience to the next level with fastLog, the ultimate logging application designed for modern hams. Whether you are operating from your home shack, chasing DX, or activating a remote park (POTA/SOTA), fastLog provides a lightning-fast, intuitive, and reliable way to log your QSOs. Built with speed and efficiency in mind, fastLog allows you to focus on the radio, not the paperwork. KEY FEATURES: • Lightning-Fast Offline Logging No internet? No problem! fastLog is built with an offline-first architecture using a robust local database. You can log your contacts seamlessly in the middle of nowhere, and the app will keep your data safe until you are back online. • Instant QRZ Integrations Say goodbye to manual data entry. Type in a callsign, and fastLog instantly queries QRZ to auto-fill the operator's name, location, and other essential details, saving you valuable time during pileups. • Cloudlog Syncing Keep your station's logs in perfect harmony. fastLog features built-in Cloudlog API integration, allowing you to easily synchronize your mobile logs with your main Cloudlog server in just a few taps. • New Grid Locator: Search Maidenhead grid squares, view them on an interactive map, and calculate exact distance and bearing (heading) to other stations. • QRZ Callsign Lookup: Enter a callsign to instantly find their grid and location details. • GPS Integration: Easily discover your own current grid square with a single tap. • Universal ADIF Exports Your data belongs to you. Export your entire logbook or specific sessions in the universal ADIF format, making it incredibly simple to upload your contacts to LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, or any other desktop logging software. • Real-Time Location & Grid Tracking Never guess your grid square again. With integrated map support, fastLog tracks your real-time location and automatically calculates your current QTH and Maidenhead Grid Square, which is perfect for rovers and portable operators. • Modern & Intuitive Interface Enjoy a clean, distraction-free user interface that is easy to read under any lighting conditions. Designed specifically for iOS, fastLog feels native, smooth, and responsive. Who is fastLog for? Whether you are a seasoned DXer, a casual weekend rag-chewer, or a dedicated portable operator, fastLog is engineered to be your reliable companion. Upgrade your logging workflow today and never lose a QSO again. 73 and good DX from the fastLog team!

Screenshots

Ham2K Portable Logger4 screens
HAMmade fastLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAMmade fastLog at none against Ham2K Portable Logger's 8. HAMmade fastLog also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

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. HAMmade fastLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ham2K Portable Logger versus HAMmade fastLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHam2K Portable LoggerHAMmade fastLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian DelmontOguz Agceli

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
None

HAMmade fastLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ham2K Portable Logger free?
Ham2K Portable Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAMmade fastLog free?
HAMmade fastLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ham2K Portable Logger or HAMmade fastLog have ads?
Ham2K Portable Logger shows ads; HAMmade fastLog does not.

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