Comparison

HAM Support vs NATO Phonetic Ref

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

Head to head
About

HAM Support

This app helps amateur radio operators manage their contacts and logs. It offers features like station searching, QSO logging, QSL card reminders, and data export. Enjoy offline functionality and an ad-free experience for efficient radio operations.

Highlights
  • QRZ.com integration for station search
  • Comprehensive QSO log management
  • Automatic GPS data input
  • QSL card sending reminders
  • CSV & ADIF log export
  • Offline log viewing
Features
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All-in-One App for Amateur Radio Operators! Introducing HAM Support, a practical logging and operating companion for amateur radio enthusiasts. HAM Support helps you keep QSO logs, manage station details, and quickly look up useful information during operation. It is built for everyday QSOs, portable operation, and reviewing your radio activity later. Features - QRZ.com Lookup β Use your QRZ.com credentials to look up callsigns and view details such as QTH, country, Grid Locator, QSL manager, CQ/ITU zone, alias callsigns, and more. - iCloud Sync Sync QSO logs across your devices so your records stay up to date on iPhone and iPad. - Comprehensive QSO Log Management Record and search QSOs by callsign, name, frequency, mode, date, and more. You can also save rig, antenna, power, QTH, QSL, and contest information. - Automatic GPS Input Record operating location, altitude, weather, and position data. QTH details, Grid Locator, and regional codes help speed up logging in the field. - Automatic Distance Calculation with Your Contact HAM Support can calculate the distance to the other station from QTH information and show locations on a map. - QSL Card Management Manage pending and completed QSL cards. You can optionally show the number of pending QSLs as an app badge. Configure a front photo and your station information, then export front-and-back QSL cards as PDF files. Export cards individually or bundle selected cards into a ZIP file for saving, AirDrop, printing, and sharing through the system share sheet. - Address Book Automatically build an address book from your QSO history, then add contact details, notes, and profile images. - Statistics Review monthly and yearly QSO counts, frequent callsigns, QSO distances, QSL ratio, and operating locations on a map. - CSV & ADIF Import / Export Import and export QSO logs as CSV. ADI and ADX export, Turbo HAMLOG CSV import, and zLog-compatible CSV export are supported. - Radio & Antenna Presets Register frequently used rigs and antennas to make future log entry faster. - Operator Tools Use band plan checking, prefix lookup, regional-code search, and Japanese phonetic table conversion. - Morse Code Tool Decode International and Japanese Morse code from microphone input or audio files. Generate Morse audio from text with selectable WPM and tone frequency, and play it through sound or the camera flash. Paddle, straight-key, and simple two-button input modes are available for practice and analysis. Morse actions are also available through Shortcuts and system-wide keyboard extensions. - Blacklist Feature Flag callsigns you want to avoid and receive a warning when creating a new QSO log with those stations. - Spotlight, Apple Intelligence, and Shortcuts Make QSO logs easier to find through Spotlight and Apple Intelligence-related features. Shortcuts can open a new QSO log, convert Japanese text to the Japanese phonetic table, decode Morse audio, or generate a Morse audio file from text. Why Use HAM Support? - Offline Functionality Saved logs can be viewed and managed offline, making this app reliable even in remote locations. - User-Friendly Interface for All Experience Levels With a simple, practical UI, HAM Support is comfortable for beginners and experienced operators alike. - Ad-Free with Basic Functions Available Free of Charge No ads to interrupt your operation. Some advanced features may require a subscription. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NATO Phonetic Ref

Features
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名前や番号を打つだけで、Alpha・Bravo…のフォネティックコードに変換できるアプリです。 ■ ライブ変換 英数字を入力すると、NATOフォネティックアルファベットの読み方に即変換。1文字ずつの内訳も表示します。 ■ 和文通話表にも対応 日本語は「朝日のア・煙草のタ」の形に変換。電話や無線で名前・住所を正確に伝えられます。 ■ 一覧 A〜Z・0〜9の対応表を、ICAOの発音つきで確認できます。 英語NATOの変換と一覧は無料。Pro(買い切り)で和文通話表を解放します。 すべて端末内で完結し、通信やデータ収集は一切ありません。 利用規約 (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HAM Support4 screens
NATO Phonetic Ref3 screens

Verdict

The call

HAM Support and NATO Phonetic Ref are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HAM Support sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NATO Phonetic Ref sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HAM Support versus NATO Phonetic Ref: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAM SupportNATO Phonetic Ref
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri HARUNASANWA Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HAM Support

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy a coffee to developer$0.99
1 purchases

NATO Phonetic Ref

One-time1
  • Wabun Pro$3.99

Questions

Is HAM Support free?
HAM Support is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NATO Phonetic Ref free?
NATO Phonetic Ref is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HAM Support or NATO Phonetic Ref have ads?
Neither HAM Support nor NATO Phonetic Ref shows ads.

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