Comparison

ZoneMap vs HamRadar

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

Head to head
About

ZoneMap

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Ditch the messy PDFs and coffee-stained channel sheets. ZoneMap is a fast, offline-first radio channel reference built for scanner hobbyists, ham radio operators, first responders, and comms leads. Keep your channel plans organized, searchable, and rock-solid—from the ham shack to the staging area. Built for Zero Signal ZoneMap is 100% offline-first. Your entire channel library stays accessible in basements, remote incidents, and backcountry dead zones. No loading screens, no waiting on cellular data. Import Sheets in Seconds Stop retyping frequency lists. Import ICS-205 data, Excel spreadsheets, and common scanner exports directly. Match the official paperwork without the manual data-entry headaches. Designed for High-Stress Readability No squinting at tiny spreadsheet cells. View frequencies, tones, offsets, display names, and tactical notes in a clean, high-visibility layout built to be read at a glance. Sync Across Your Devices Build and organize your plans on iPad or Mac, then take them into the field on your iPhone. Cloud sync keeps your entire personal setup seamless across all your gear. Agency & Team Deployment Managing comms for a larger team? Publish official channel plans, handle version updates, and distribute them to field operators instantly via simple Access Codes—no subscription required for field users. Get your comms organized. Download ZoneMap for free today. Note: Advanced features and cloud sync require a ZoneMap subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HamRadar

Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.

Highlights
  • Offline repeater database
  • Aircraft-style radar sweep
  • Integrated compass
  • Configurable scan range
  • List view sorted by distance
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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HamRadar makes finding and connecting to amateur radio repeaters a breeze. Instantly see nearby repeaters at a glance—online or offline. The app includes a database of over 62,000 active repeaters across all 50 U.S. states. Every listing provides: Callsign Frequency CTCSS/PL tone Distance & direction from your location HamRadar features an aircraft-style radar sweep animation with integrated compass bezel, configurable scan range up to 25 miles, list view sorted by distance, and Apple Watch complications showing nearby repeater count, frequency, tone, direction, and distance. Perfect for mobile operators, hikers, travelers, and anyone needing fast situational awareness of local repeater activity. Subscription & Free Trial Information HamRadar offers an optional HamRadar Annual Subscription, which unlocks full access after the trial period. Title: HamRadar Annual Subscription Length: 1 year (auto-renewing) Price: $9.99 per year Free Trial: Try all features at no cost during the trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or after the trial ends if applicable). Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Terms By using HamRadar, you agree to our policies: Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZoneMap4 screens
HamRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HamRadar at daily against ZoneMap's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ZoneMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HamRadar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoneMap ships an update monthly, HamRadar daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZoneMap versus HamRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoneMapHamRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan FilionJacob Knight

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZoneMap

Subscriptions2
  • ZoneMap Pro Monthly (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • ZoneMap Pro Annual (1 Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

HamRadar

Subscriptions1
  • United States$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ZoneMap free?
ZoneMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamRadar free?
HamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZoneMap or HamRadar have ads?
Neither ZoneMap nor HamRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoneMap or HamRadar?
ZoneMap ships an update monthly, and HamRadar daily. Most recently, ZoneMap was updated on September 20, 2026 and HamRadar on June 6, 2026.

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