ZoneMap vs EasyQSO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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-solidβfrom 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 latencyβno loading spinners, no timeouts, and zero dependence on cellular data. HIGH-STRESS CHANNEL READABILITY Stop squinting at 8-point font in the dark. β’ 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. β’ Scan Lists & Favorites: Star critical tactical nets or local repeaters for quick one-tap monitoring. β’ 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: β’ 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. β’ Vector Layers: Drop in KML, KMZ, GPX tracks, and GeoJSON overlays with zero network overhead. β’ 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: β’ Incident Forms: Fill, sign, and export official-layout ICS-214 Unit Logs and ICS-213 General Messages straight to PDF. β’ Fire Weather: Sling psychrometer Relative Humidity (RH) and Dew Point calculator with real-time hazard ratings. β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ 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? β’ Instant QR & Link Setup: Field crews scan a single QR code to download official lineups and incident forms instantly. β’ Multi-Agency Support: Connect up to 4 agencies simultaneously without numbering conflicts. β’ Free for Field Responders: Field operators access official agency plans, incident overlays, and custom agency forms completely free via simple Access Codesβno 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/
EasyQSO
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EasyQSO - Your Portable Amateur Radio Logbook EasyQSO is an iOS application tailor-made for amateur radio enthusiasts (HAMs). Whether you're operating from your home shack or out in the field for POTA/SOTA activations, EasyQSO helps you record, query, and manage your QSO (contact) logs anytime, anywhere. With a modern and intuitive interface, it eliminates the hassle of traditional logging software, letting you focus on the joy of the contact. Core Features - Comprehensive QSO Logging Quickly log Callsign, Date/Time, Band, Mode, and Frequency. Record signal reports (RST). Add operator Name, QTH (Location), Grid Square, and custom remarks. Support for satellite operation logging. Smart data validation to ensure input accuracy. - Powerful Log Query & Management View all your QSO records in a clean list format. Multi-dimensional precise search (filter by Callsign, Band, Mode, etc.). Simply swipe left to edit or delete existing records. - Professional Import & Export ADIF Support: Fully supports the import and export of the ADIF format (the amateur radio international standard), ensuring seamless integration with Log4OM, N1MM, QRZ.com, and other platforms. CSV Support: Import and export via universal CSV format for easy spreadsheet data management. Timezone Management: Automatically handles timezone conversions during import/export to ensure accurate UTC time. - Advanced Tools Interactive map location picker for precise QTH logging. Why Choose EasyQSO? - Private & Secure: Built on Core Data, all logs are stored locally on your device. No account registration or internet connection required. - Native Experience: Built entirely with SwiftUI for a smooth and flawless iOS native experience. Download EasyQSO now and start logging your radio contacts around the world! 73 de EasyQSO!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasyQSO at none against ZoneMap's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ZoneMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EasyQSO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoneMap | EasyQSO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Filion | θΏεΉ΄ θ΄Ί |
In-app purchases
ZoneMap
- ZoneMap Pro Monthly (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- ZoneMap Pro Annual (1 Year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
EasyQSO
No in-app purchases









