HAMRS Pro vs SafeRadius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAMRS Pro
This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.
- Portable logging
- POTA support
- SOTA support
- Field Day logging
- Simple interface
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A simple amateur radio logger designed specifically for portable activities, like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA) Field Days, etc.
SafeRadius
This app provides a radar-style map of registered offenders in your area using public records. It offers situational awareness for parents, travelers, and residents to make informed decisions about their surroundings. View summarized details of public record information for registered individuals.
- Radar-style safety map
- Displays registered offenders
- Uses public offender registries
- Summarized record details
- Situational awareness tool
- Apple Watch companion app
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Stay informed about your surroundings with SafeRadius, a radar-style safety map built on official public offender registries across the United States. SafeRadius uses your location to display nearby registered offenders in a clear, intuitive radar view. With over 850,000 public records from official state and federal databases, you get at-a-glance awareness of individuals convicted of qualifying offenses in your area. Tap any marker to view summarized public record details, including offense type and key registry information. SafeRadius is designed for situational awareness and safety planning—helping parents, travelers, and concerned residents make informed choices about where they live, work, and spend time using data that is already public record. RESPONSIBLE USE: SafeRadius does not encourage harassment, doxxing, or discrimination. Locations may be generalized to protect privacy, and the app reminds users that listed individuals retain legal rights. Misuse of registry information may be prohibited by law in some jurisdictions. DATA NOTICE: Availability and completeness vary by state. Registry information may change over time. Always refer to your official state registry for the most current data. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: SafeRadius offers a free 24-hour trial with full access to all features. A subscription is required after the trial period. • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year Subscription features include: Radar display of nearby offenders Map view with markers Detailed offender information cards Apple Watch companion app with widgets Regular database updates Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SafeRadius at Free against HAMRS Pro's $1.99. SafeRadius also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (80% vs 54%). HAMRS Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On ratings volume, ads 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
SafeRadius is free to download; HAMRS Pro costs $1.99 up front. SafeRadius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HAMRS Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SafeRadius holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of HAMRS Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of SafeRadius's.
HAMRS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, SafeRadius every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | HAMRS Pro | SafeRadius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (14 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 411 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cabin Interactive, LLC | Jacob Knight |
Customer experience
HAMRS Pro
SafeRadius
In-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
SafeRadius
- United States$4.991 Month
- United States$19.991 Year
