Comparison

QRZing vs Dipole calculator

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

Head to head
About

QRZing

This app helps amateur radio operators by providing access to QRZ.com callsign information, logging QSOs, calculating distances, and displaying propagation data. It also features a compass for rotator control and SDR listening capabilities.

Highlights
  • QRZ.com callsign lookup
  • API-based QSO logging
  • Grid square distance calculation
  • Rotator compass and degree display
  • SDR listening
  • Solar and HF propagation data
Features
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- search QRZ.com for callsign and display full information - add QSO to your QRZ logbook using only API - find distance between two grid squares - show you a compass and what degree to set your rotator to other stations - listen to sdr - display solar and HF propagation data

About

Dipole calculator

Easily design dipole antennas with precise calculations for various configurations. This app accounts for wire diameter, crucial for UHF frequencies, providing realistic results for ham radio operators, RF engineers, and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Accurate length & parameter calculations
  • Wire diameter effect included
  • Support for multiple dipole designs
  • Clear, intuitive interface
  • Instant updates on variable changes
Features
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Designing dipole antennas just got easier. Whether you’re a ham radio enthusiast, RF engineer, or hobbyist, this app helps you compute the essential dimensions and performance parameters for various dipole antenna configurations — and it even factors in wire diameter, which is especially critical at UHF frequencies. Key Features - Accurate length & parameter calculations — Generate precise values for half-wave, full-wave, folded, and other dipole types - Wire diameter effect included — Adjustments for conductor diameter yield more realistic results, especially at UHF - Support for multiple dipole designs — Choose among standard configurations and tailor to your needs - Clear, intuitive interface — Easy input of frequency, wire gauge, materials, and more - Instant updates — See how changes to any variable affect the resulting dimensions - Continuous improvements & fixes — Updated for stability and accuracy Why It Matters? At UHF frequencies, ignoring the effect of wire diameter can lead to significant discrepancies in antenna performance. This app bridges that gap, helping you design antennas that closely match real-world results. Who Can Benefit - Amateur radio (ham) operators - RF engineers & students - Antenna hobbyists and experimenters Anyone needing quick, reliable dipole calculations on the go In app purchase included : Lifetime Premium Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

QRZing4 screens
Dipole calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QRZing at 5.0 against Dipole calculator's 4.3. QRZing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dipole calculator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dipole calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRZing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRZing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QRZing versus Dipole calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRZingDipole calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaleh AlmullaShital Gorasiya

In-app purchases

None

QRZing

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dipole calculator

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$8.99

Questions

Is QRZing free?
QRZing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dipole calculator free?
Dipole calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRZing or Dipole calculator?
QRZing is rated higher. QRZing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dipole calculator averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do QRZing or Dipole calculator have ads?
Neither QRZing nor Dipole calculator shows ads.

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