Comparison

DMR User Database vs AirBear

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

Head to head
About

DMR User Database

This app serves as a comprehensive digital phonebook for the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) community. It allows users to quickly search for Radio IDs, Callsigns, and other user details across multiple integrated databases. Ideal for ham radio operators, it facilitates connections and exploration within the digital radio world.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive search by ID, Callsign, Name, or Location
  • Integrates multiple DMR databases
  • View users per country
  • Built-in logbook for radio contacts
  • Database export for specific devices
  • Interactive maps for repeaters
  • Offline functionality
Features
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As a Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) enthusiast, you understand the importance of having easy access to detailed contact information about other users in the network. The DMR User Database app is here to provide you with a comprehensive digital phonebook for the DMR community, making it easier to find Radio IDs, Callsigns and user details in just a few taps. Developed by PD2EMC, this app is designed specifically for Hamradio operators, with powerful features that help you connect, communicate, and stay informed in the world of digital radio. What is the DMR User Database App? The DMR User Database App acts as a digital phonebook, giving you quick access to contact details of thousands of DMR users worldwide. It integrates multiple databases such as RadioID, NXDN, Hamvoip, HamshackHotline, Dapnet, and Repeaters Database, allowing you to search for users by their Radio ID (Extension), Callsign, Name or even location. Whether you are looking for a new contact, repeaters in your area, or exploring the world of digital radio, this app has you covered. Key Features of DMR User Database App: Comprehensive Search Options: Search for DMR users in RadioID, NXDN, Hamvoip, HamshackHotline, Dapnet, and Repeaters Database by Callsign, Radio ID (Extension), Name, Location (City, State or Country) or lazy search thru all databases by Callsign. Users Per Country: View the number of users in each country and explore the global reach of the DMR network. Logbook: Keep track of your radio contacts and activities with the built-in logbook feature, designed to log your callsigns, timestamps, and notes. Database Export: Export databases for devices like Anytone and Voip Phones (available on Windows/macOS). Fox Hunting: Engage in exciting fox hunting activities by locating the first fox in the app. Interactive Maps: Discover nearby repeaters and hackerspaces with interactive maps. Offline Functionality: Enjoy full access to the user databases and most features even when you are offline, making it ideal for areas with limited connectivity. Why you should download the DMR User Database App? The DMR User Database app is your go-to tool for connecting with the global DMR community. Whether you're a new user looking for contacts or an experienced operator searching for repeaters or DMR IDs, this app makes it easy to find exactly what you need. With interactive maps, offline functionality and the ability to log your radio activity, you can stay connected to the DMR network and explore new radio experiences. Download the DMR User Database app today and keep the global DMR community at your fingertips!

About

AirBear

This app provides offline tracking and mapping for various data sources including APRS, ADS-B, and NMEA-0183. It integrates with third-party utilities and supports off-grid operation via Bluetooth Low Energy.

Highlights
  • Offline tracking and mapping
  • APRS, ADS-B, NMEA-0183 support
  • Integration with 3rd party utilities
  • Bluetooth Low Energy communication
  • Preloaded worldwide data
Features
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AirBear is the exciting new app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that enables fully offline, on-the-go tracking and mapping of APRS (HAM Radio), ADS-B (airplanes) and NMEA-0183 (GPS). AirBear comes preloaded with worldwide political boundaries, major highways and high resolution taxiways and runways for 1,000s of airports. AirBear is designed to integrate with 3rd party utilities that you manage, such as Dire Wolf (for ADS-B) and Dump1090 (for APRS). AirBear also directly supports NMEA-0183 output delivered via a TCP connection. For fully off-grid operation, AirBear can communicate with your receiver -- such as a Raspberry-Pi -- via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), removing the need for ethernet or wifi. AirBear includes setup and configuration instructions. It only takes a moment to get up-and-running after your receiver is configured.

Screenshots

DMR User Database4 screens
AirBear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirBear at 5.0 against DMR User Database's 2.0. DMR User Database's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

AirBear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMR User Database ships an update every 3 months, AirBear every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DMR User Database versus AirBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMR User DatabaseAirBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas KrenzACGAO

Customer experience

DMR User Database

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AirBear

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DMR User Database

No in-app purchases

None

AirBear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMR User Database free?
DMR User Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirBear free?
AirBear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DMR User Database or AirBear?
AirBear is rated higher. DMR User Database averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AirBear averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DMR User Database or AirBear have ads?
Neither DMR User Database nor AirBear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMR User Database or AirBear?
DMR User Database ships an update every 3 months, and AirBear every 9 months. Most recently, DMR User Database was updated on October 21, 2026 and AirBear on October 24, 2026.

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