# HAMRS Pro vs GenCheck

The clearest difference is rating: GenCheck at 5.0 against HAMRS Pro's 3.2. GenCheck also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). HAMRS Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

HAMRS Pro costs $1.99 and GenCheck $3.99 up front. GenCheck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. HAMRS Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

GenCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAMRS Pro has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HAMRS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, GenCheck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMRS Pro | GenCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamrs-pro/id6737914760/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gencheck/id6756020124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cabin Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778489847) | [Kevin Donahue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838283089) |

## What reviewers say

### HAMRS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamrs-pro/id6737914760)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Portable logging, POTA support, SOTA support, Field Day logging, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GenCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gencheck/id6756020124)

Safely manage generator capacity during power outages. This app helps you determine which devices your generator can power, avoid overloads, and follow critical safety guidelines. It works with any generator type and offers offline functionality for emergencies.

**Highlights:** Generator setup wizard, Offline 'Storm Safe' mode, Extensive generator database, Household device wattage library, Real-time capacity monitoring, Safety checklists and guidelines, Personalized scenario configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GenCheck Annual | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMRS Pro free?

HAMRS Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenCheck free?

GenCheck costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAMRS Pro or GenCheck?

GenCheck is rated higher. HAMRS Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GenCheck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HAMRS Pro or GenCheck have ads?

Neither HAMRS Pro nor GenCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMRS Pro or GenCheck?

HAMRS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and GenCheck every 2 days. Most recently, HAMRS Pro was updated on September 12, 2026 and GenCheck on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*