Grid Locator vs AllStar Node Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Locator
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The Grid Locator app uses the location services to get your current position and calculate the six digit maidenhead grid square locator form the geographic coordinates. The grid locator is used by radioamateurs worldwide to indicate the location of their station and to calculate the distance and bearing to other stations. With this app, which comes with a nice watch companion app, you always know your current locator at a fingertip.
AllStar Node Control
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AllStar Node Control replaces heavyweight web apps and outdated mobile apps with a clean, modern approach to managing your local AllStar node. Save one-touch quick links, search the entire AllStar and EchoLink global directories, set up favorites, run node maintenance tasks and configure command macros. Node Control scans your local network for AllStarLink nodes and configures them automatically - just add your manager credentials and you're on the air! Your one time purchase helps support software made by a ham, for hams. No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises. Check out my other mobile apps for other great ham radio goodness. I also make the most capable mobile FT8/FT4 station anywhere. AllStar Node Control is not affiliated with or endorsed by AllStarLink, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grid Locator at Free against AllStar Node Control's $0.99. Grid Locator also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). AllStar Node Control's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Grid Locator is free to download; AllStar Node Control costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grid Locator ships an update every 10 days, AllStar Node Control daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Locator | AllStar Node Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | micro systems | JONATHAN MARK SCHULMAN |
In-app purchases
Grid Locator
No in-app purchases
AllStar Node Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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