HAMRS Pro vs HAMmade GRID
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.
HAMmade GRID
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data. -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups. Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source. -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes. -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly. -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations. -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HAMmade GRID at Free against HAMRS Pro's $1.99. HAMmade GRID also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
HAMmade GRID is free to download; HAMRS Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HAMRS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, HAMmade GRID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAMRS Pro | HAMmade GRID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cabin Interactive, LLC | Oguz Agceli |
In-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
HAMmade GRID
No in-app purchases









