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 folded PDFs, tiny spreadsheet cells, and coffee-stained channel sheets. ZoneMap is a fast, offline-first radio reference, tactical mapping, and field comms toolkit built for first responders, wildland fire personnel, incident comms technicians (COMT/COML), ham radio operators, and scanner hobbyists. Keep your plans organized, searchable, and rock-solid—from the staging area to the backcountry dead zones. ZERO CELL SERVICE? NO PROBLEM Incidents rarely happen next to a cell tower. ZoneMap is 100% offline-first. Your entire channel directory, tactical maps, and RF toolset load instantly with zero latency—no loading spinners, no timeouts, and zero dependence on cellular data. HIGH-STRESS CHANNEL READABILITY Stop squinting at 8-point font in the dark. • Crystal-Clear Lineups: View channel numbers, band, digital modes (P25, DMR, mixed), frequencies, tones (CTCSS/DCS/NAC), power levels, and operational notes on clean, color-coded cards. • Scan Lists & Favorites: Star critical tactical nets or local repeaters for quick one-tap monitoring. • Automated ICS Imports: Parse ICS-204 and ICS-205 documents directly into live, interactive channel zones. TACTICAL MAPS, GEOPDF & GPS Turn your device into a full offline tactical GIS viewer: • GeoPDF Support: Import georeferenced maps from CalTopo, Avenza, Gaia GPS, or OnX. Run them as custom basemaps or layered overlays. Use the on-map fine-tuning tool to nudge or stretch GeoPDF boundaries to match live GPS. • Vector Layers: Drop in KML, KMZ, GPX tracks, and GeoJSON overlays with zero network overhead. • Universal Coordinate Converter: Instantly convert coordinates between DD, DMM, DMS, UTM, USNG, MGRS, Maidenhead Grid, Plus Codes, and GARS. BUILT-IN FIELD & RF TOOLKIT Leave the reference binders and cheat sheets behind: • Incident Forms: Fill, sign, and export official-layout ICS-214 Unit Logs and ICS-213 General Messages straight to PDF. • Fire Weather: Sling psychrometer Relative Humidity (RH) and Dew Point calculator with real-time hazard ratings. • Ham & RF Calculators: Antenna wire cut lengths (dipoles, EFHW, J-pole), VSWR & return loss, coax loss, dBm/watt conversions, OET 65 RF exposure distances, battery run-time budgets, and intermod product checks. • Tone & Audio Suite: Interactive DTMF keypad with playback, Morse code audio trainer (with Farnsworth timing), two-tone sequential paging alerts, and CTCSS/DCS reference lists. • Live Lookups: Satellite pass tracking with Doppler curves, solar weather band conditions, and callsign lookups (cached for offline field use). AGENCY & TEAM DEPLOYMENT Managing comms for mutual-aid strike teams or larger incidents? • Instant QR & Link Setup: Field crews scan a single QR code to download official lineups and incident forms instantly. • Multi-Agency Support: Connect up to 4 agencies simultaneously without numbering conflicts. • Free for Field Responders: Field operators access official agency plans, incident overlays, and custom agency forms completely free via simple Access Codes—no personal subscription required. Get your comms organized. Download ZoneMap today. Note: Advanced individual features and personal cloud sync require a ZoneMap subscription. Field users connecting via agency access codes do not require a 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 October 17, 2026 and October 10, 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, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 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 October 17, 2026 and HamRadar on October 10, 2026.

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