Comparison

QRZing vs Ham Mixer Mobile

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

Ham Mixer Mobile

Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your ham radio station. Operate your transceiver from anywhere with real-time audio, full control, and low latency. Features include advanced tuning, band switching, mode control, and a spectrum scope.

Highlights
  • Remote transceiver control
  • Real-time spectrum waterfall
  • Voice memory and CW keyer
  • QSO logging with ADIF export
  • Microphone DSP for TX audio
  • WebSDR audio mixing
  • DX cluster integration
Features
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HamMixer Mobile turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your ham radio station. Connect securely to HamMixer Server at your home QTH and operate your transceiver from anywhere in the world -- with real-time audio, full radio control, and near-zero latency. Designed by CT7BAC, a licensed ham operator, for ham operators. REMOTE RADIO CONTROL - Set frequency with a velocity-sensitive tuning wheel and haptic feedback - Switch bands (160m-6m) with one tap and automatic band memory recall - Change modes: LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM - Toggle DSP controls: NB, NR, ANF, Preamp, AGC, IF Filter - Adjust RF power, control the antenna tuner, exchange VFO A/B - Real-time S-meter with peak hold, TX power and SWR indicators - 7-segment frequency LCD with live band plan display REAL-TIME WATERFALL Full-screen landscape spectrum scope with drag-to-tune, frequency snapping, adjustable contrast, and edge cycling. Native Icom scope data streamed over the network. VOICE MEMORY & CW KEYER - 8 customizable voice memory buttons (M1-M8) for voice keyer playback. In CW mode, buttons switch to programmable CW macros. - Character-by-character text-to-morse keying with adjustable speed (6-48 WPM). The radio handles all timing -- immune to network latency. - Connect a CW paddle to the BLE accessory module for real iambic keying (Mode A/B) with low-latency local sidetone. The keyer runs on your phone -- network latency does not affect your timing. QSO LOGGING Tap the frequency display to open a dedicated log screen. Band, mode, and frequency auto-fill from live radio state. Scroll-wheel time pickers and RST selectors. Includes its own PTT button and CW entry so you can keep working the contact while logging. - Saves to portable ADIF 3.1.4 file (compatible with Log4OM, HRD, and others) - Optional automatic upload to QRZ.com Logbook MIC DSP Shape your TX audio before it hits the radio: - Mic gain (0-20 dB) - Compressor with adjustable ratio - Noise gate with envelope follower - 8-band parametric equalizer (80 Hz - 3.2 kHz) - Real-time mic level meter and test recording with playback - Monitor button for live loopback through headphones WEBSDR AUDIO MIXER Mix live WebSDR receiver audio with your radio audio directly on your phone: - Stereo output: radio on left, WebSDR on right (Android) - Independent volume and mute per channel with real-time level meters - Adjustable delay (0-1500ms) with one-tap GCC-PHAT audio synchronization - Automatic frequency and mode tracking — WebSDR follows your radio - Embedded WebSDR page view with pinch-to-zoom - Configurable WebSDR and KiwiSDR site list DX CLUSTER - Real-time spots - DXCC resolution - one-tap tune-and-log ENCRYPTED & RELIABLE - TLS 1.2+ encrypted control channel - AES-128-CTR encrypted audio stream with per-session keys - Opus codec at 48 kHz / 48 kbps for broadcast-quality radio audio - Automatic reconnection on network drops - Background audio keeps playing during phone calls and multitasking - Built-in network diagnostics: latency, jitter, and UDP connectivity tests ADDITIONAL FEATURES - PTT lock and VFO lock to prevent accidental transmission or tuning - Audio auto-mute during phone calls - Settings backup & restore - Multiple saved server profiles - Remote radio power off - BLE accessory module: wireless VFO encoder, PTT/TUNE buttons, and CW paddle jack (Raspberry Pi Pico W) - Keep screen on option SUPPORTED RADIOS - Icom transceivers with CI-V protocol: IC-705, IC-7100, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-7851, IC-9700, and more. - Kenwood TS-590S/SG. - Automatic model detection. REQUIREMENTS HamMixer Server (Windows) must be running at your home station, connected to your radio via USB. The server is included in the HamMixer Full Bundle license ($39.80 one-time). The mobile app itself is free. Visit http://www.ct7bac.com for documentation, setup guides, and a 14-day free trial of the desktop suite.

Screenshots

QRZing4 screens
Ham Mixer Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QRZing at 5.0 against Ham Mixer Mobile's 3.0. Ham Mixer Mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRZing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRZing versus Ham Mixer Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRZingHam Mixer Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaleh AlmullaTecGPS Sistemas de Rastreamento Ltda

In-app purchases

None

QRZing

No in-app purchases

None

Ham Mixer Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRZing free?
QRZing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Mixer Mobile free?
Ham Mixer Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QRZing or Ham Mixer Mobile?
QRZing is rated higher. QRZing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ham Mixer Mobile averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QRZing or Ham Mixer Mobile have ads?
Neither QRZing nor Ham Mixer Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRZing or Ham Mixer Mobile?
QRZing ships an update every 2 days, and Ham Mixer Mobile every 2 days. Most recently, QRZing was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ham Mixer Mobile on October 31, 2026.

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