Ham Radio Toolbox vs WristRange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham Radio Toolbox
This app provides essential tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, including real-time propagation data, a DX cluster viewer, and a dipole calculator. It offers a streamlined interface for checking band conditions and planning communication strategies.
- Real-Time Propagation Data
- DX Cluster Viewer
- Dipole Calculator
- Band Maps
- No Account Needed
- No Personal Data Collected
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Ham Radio Toolbox is the all-in-one utility app built for amateur radio enthusiasts. Designed with both simplicity and power in mind, it combines the most essential ham tools into a single sleek interface. Whether you're chasing DX, tuning a new dipole, or just checking propagation conditions, Ham Radio Toolbox has you covered. Features: - Real-Time Propagation: Live solar and geomagnetic data to guide your QSO strategies. - DX Cluster Viewer: Stay informed of active DX spots from around the world. - Dipole Calculator: Quickly determine wire lengths based on band and frequency. - Band Maps: Visual overview of who’s on the air and where. Built by ham radio operators for ham radio operators, this app offers a professional, distraction-free experience with powerful tools at your fingertips. Perfect for operators who want everything in one place — portable, field, or shack use. No account needed. No personal data collected. Just pure radio utility.
WristRange
This app provides quick access to poker range guidance directly on your Apple Watch. It helps players reference GTO-based and custom ranges for improved decision-making and consistency during gameplay. The interface is optimized for speed and readability on a watch.
- GTO and simplified poker ranges
- Custom range creation and saving
- Fast, watch-first interface
- Clean visuals optimized for small screens
- No accounts or clutter
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WristRange puts fast, clear poker range guidance directly on your Apple Watch. Designed for speed and simplicity, WristRange helps you quickly reference GTO-based and custom ranges without breaking focus or pulling out your phone. Whether you’re reviewing hands, studying spots, or building consistency in your decision-making, WristRange delivers essential range information in a clean, watch-optimized interface. Switch between structured GTO ranges or create and save your own custom ranges tailored to your play style. Built specifically for Apple Watch, WristRange prioritizes readability, efficiency, and ease of use — giving you instant access to the information you need, exactly when you need it. Features: - GTO and simplified poker ranges - Custom “My Range” creation and saving - Fast, watch-first interface - Clean visuals optimized for small screens - No accounts, no clutter — just ranges WristRange is designed as a reference and training companion, helping you think more clearly and play more consistently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WristRange at 100% against Ham Radio Toolbox's 33%. WristRange also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ham Radio Toolbox's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WristRange holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Radio Toolbox has 198 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Ham Radio Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 100% of WristRange's.
Ham Radio Toolbox ships an update every 6 days, WristRange every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Toolbox | WristRange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (198 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nuno Facha | Parker Miles |
Customer experience
Ham Radio Toolbox
WristRange
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Toolbox
No in-app purchases
WristRange
No in-app purchases
