Ham Radio Toolbox vs HamThings PTT
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.
HamThings PTT
Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Supports multiple networks and offers real-time push-to-talk, DMR features, and last heard information. Requires a valid amateur radio license.
- Real-time push-to-talk over IP
- DMR digital network support
- SvxLink analog reflector connectivity
- Multi-network compatibility
- Real-time Last Heard display
- DMR text messaging
- Background wake-up for calls
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HamThings PTT brings your ham radio to your iPhone. Connect over the Internet and talk on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors, wherever you are. For licensed radio amateurs. Multi-network: HamThings, BrandMeister and other IP servers, plus SvxLink reflectors. Features: Real-time push-to-talk over IP DMR: dual slot (TS1/TS2), group and private calls SvxLink: analog reflectors, always free Real-time Last Heard DMR text messaging Local or remote audio (transcoder) — your choice Background wake-up so you never miss a call Clean, fast interface The SvxLink (analog) protocol is always free. DMR features require a subscription; a free trial starts automatically the first time you open the app, so you can try everything. HamThings PTT is an independent project, made by hams for hams. A valid amateur radio license is required to transmit. Subscription details: HamThings PTT is an annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://hamthings.it/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ham Radio Toolbox at 4.7 against HamThings PTT's 3.0. Ham Radio Toolbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). HamThings PTT's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Ham Radio Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ham Radio Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Radio Toolbox has 195 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of HamThings PTT's.
Ham Radio Toolbox ships an update every 6 days, HamThings PTT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Toolbox | HamThings PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (195 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 195 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nuno Facha | Giacomo De Angelis |
Customer experience
Ham Radio Toolbox
HamThings PTT
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Toolbox
No in-app purchases
HamThings PTT
- HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year
