HamWaves Sidekick vs AstroGuide LogBook

HamWaves Sidekick is an indispensable app for all amateur radio operators. We never seem to have access to user manuals when we need them. Even when we do, programming instructions are sometimes hard to understand. HamWaves Sidekick was written to solve this problem. Using a clean, gesture enabled interface, it provides clear, easy to follow step-by-step instructions to explain basic programming for dozens of popular handheld and mobile radios. Programming instructions are always available for offline use. It is extremely helpful for ARES and RACES groups that may need to add frequencies to a wide variety of radios on the fly. The app also provides one button access to the user manual for each radio. It will automatically download if it hasn't already been downloaded before. You can download only those manuals you are interested in or download them all. Once the manual is downloaded it will be available for offline use. The app covers dozens of popular handheld and mobile radios as well a few popular scanners. Included, are instructions for radios from Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, Alinco, Anytone, Wouxun, Baofeng, BTECH, Quangdheng, TYT, TIDRadio, Radioddity and more. The app also includes helpful reference information such as frequency allocations, CTCSS/DCS tabes, Allstar commands, APRS reference for APRS capable radios, Packet radio commands, and much more. Links to user manuals are carefully researched to always provide the best quality manuals available for public distribution. Users are encouraged to visit our website and let us know of other radios they would like to see included in the app. We'll be happy to add them! Family Sharing is supported. Dark mode is supported.

AstroGuide is an app for planning, photographing, and remembering your astronomy observation sessions. Explore upcoming events such as eclipses, meteor showers, conjunctions, planetary oppositions, and Moon phases. Each event includes practical information to help you decide when to observe, what to expect, and how to prepare your gear. The app combines an astronomical calendar, visibility maps, reminders, and an integrated astrophotography guide. For each event, you’ll find suggested aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and recommended equipment such as tripod, telescope, or wide-angle lens. AstroGuide also includes an observation logbook where you can save your sessions, attach photos, record the gear you used, note sky conditions, and keep useful metadata such as date, location, and Moon phase. Your observations, custom events, and reminders can sync across devices with iCloud. Main features: • Astronomical event calendar. • Separate sections for major events and Moon phases. • Visibility maps when data is available. • Photography guide for each event. • Configurable reminders. • Observation logbook with photos and notes. • Custom events. • iCloud sync. • Real Night Mode with deep red accents for dark-sky use. • Optimized interface for iPhone and iPad. AstroGuide is designed for observers, night photographers, and astronomy enthusiasts who want to plan each night-sky session with more confidence.