HAMRS Pro vs ConnectedGrants
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.
ConnectedGrants
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The ConnectedGrants app makes it easy to stay informed, report issues, and connect with City of Grants services—all in one place. Residents can receive important alerts, view city calendars and events, report concerns like potholes or streetlight outages, and access key services such as utility billing, permits, and recreation programs. The app also provides quick access to public safety information, city news, agendas and meetings, and animal services. The ConnectedGrants app helps the City communicate faster, respond more efficiently, and better serve the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ConnectedGrants at Free against HAMRS Pro's $1.99. HAMRS Pro's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
ConnectedGrants is free to download; HAMRS Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAMRS Pro | ConnectedGrants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cabin Interactive, LLC | City of Grants, NM |
In-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
ConnectedGrants
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HAMRS Pro free?
Is ConnectedGrants free?
Do HAMRS Pro or ConnectedGrants have ads?
Which is updated more often, HAMRS Pro or ConnectedGrants?
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