Comparison

2DScannerPro vs QSL World Logbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

2DScannerPro

Features
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This is the official app for controlling your 2dscanner device. Easily connect via Bluetooth, start scans, view data in real time, and configure settingsβ€”all from your iPhone or iPad.

About

QSL World Logbook

Features
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QSL World Logbook is the ham radio logbook for iPhone and iPad: the same log you keep on qslworld.com and in Ham Browser, in your pocket. LOG FAST, ANYWHERE β€’ Quick-log bar: type a callsign and reports, tap Log. UTC clock, band from frequency, duplicate check. β€’ Callsign lookup fills in name, grid and country. β€’ Works offline: your whole log lives on the device, and contacts logged without signal are sent when you are back online. β€’ Every logbook type: general, contest, POTA, SOTA and more. SEE YOUR CONTACTS β€’ Watch every contact fly: the path from your station to theirs, animated across the globe. β€’ QSO map with clusters and paths around your QTH. β€’ Grey line, solar and propagation data, and amateur satellites overhead. QSL CARDS AND CONFIRMATIONS β€’ Send your QSL World card to any contact and see every card you receive. β€’ LoTW, QRZ and eQSL confirmations pulled in automatically. LIVE ON THE AIR β€’ DX cluster and POTA spots, in a list or on the map. Tap a spot to log it. β€’ A watch list that tells you when a station you want is spotted. β€’ Radio control (CAT) through Bluetooth adapters, Hamlib rigctld or flrig. GRID RUSH β€’ The grid squares you have worked become a game: a spinning globe, scores, badges, a worldwide ladder and Recon for every square. PLANS The logbook is free. QSL World Plan adds maps and flight paths, QSL cards, the QSL Card Design Studio, every logbook type and membership on qslworld.com. QSL World Pro adds Grid Rush, radio control, shared logs, several callsigns and ADIF import and export. Subscriptions are yearly and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qslworld.com/app-privacy/ One account everywhere: sign in with your qslworld.com or Ham Browser account, or create one in the app. 73!

Screenshots

2DScannerPro3 screens
QSL World Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 2DScannerPro at 15.0 against QSL World Logbook's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
2DScannerPro versus QSL World Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2DScannerProQSL World Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIMITRIOS PAPACHASTASiDream Interactive

In-app purchases

None

2DScannerPro

No in-app purchases

None

QSL World Logbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2DScannerPro free?
2DScannerPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QSL World Logbook free?
QSL World Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2DScannerPro or QSL World Logbook have ads?
Neither 2DScannerPro nor QSL World Logbook shows ads.

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