Comparison

HomeShield vs HAMmade fastLog

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

Head to head
About

HomeShield

Organize home maintenance with timely reminders and progress tracking for various systems. Add custom tasks and celebrate achievements with a clean, ad-free interface. Easily find necessary tools through integrated shopping links.

Highlights
  • Task tracking for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
  • Timely reminders
  • Progress rings visualization
  • Custom task creation
  • Ad-free experience
  • Amazon affiliate links for tools
Features
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Home Shield makes home maintenance a breeze! Track tasks across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more with timely reminders and progress rings. Enjoy a sleek, ad-free experience with confetti celebrations for completed tasks and Amazon affiliate links for easy tool shopping. Add custom tasks, reset progress, and keep your home in top shape—all for free! Perfect for homeowners seeking a simple, rewarding way to stay organized.

About

HAMmade fastLog

Features
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fastLog: The Modern Logbook for Amateur Radio Take your amateur radio experience to the next level with fastLog, the ultimate logging application designed for modern hams. Whether you are operating from your home shack, chasing DX, or activating a remote park (POTA/SOTA), fastLog provides a lightning-fast, intuitive, and reliable way to log your QSOs. Built with speed and efficiency in mind, fastLog allows you to focus on the radio, not the paperwork. KEY FEATURES: • Lightning-Fast Offline Logging No internet? No problem! fastLog is built with an offline-first architecture using a robust local database. You can log your contacts seamlessly in the middle of nowhere, and the app will keep your data safe until you are back online. • Instant QRZ Integrations Say goodbye to manual data entry. Type in a callsign, and fastLog instantly queries QRZ to auto-fill the operator's name, location, and other essential details, saving you valuable time during pileups. • Cloudlog Syncing Keep your station's logs in perfect harmony. fastLog features built-in Cloudlog API integration, allowing you to easily synchronize your mobile logs with your main Cloudlog server in just a few taps. • New Grid Locator: Search Maidenhead grid squares, view them on an interactive map, and calculate exact distance and bearing (heading) to other stations. • QRZ Callsign Lookup: Enter a callsign to instantly find their grid and location details. • GPS Integration: Easily discover your own current grid square with a single tap. • Universal ADIF Exports Your data belongs to you. Export your entire logbook or specific sessions in the universal ADIF format, making it incredibly simple to upload your contacts to LoTW, eQSL, QRZ, or any other desktop logging software. • Real-Time Location & Grid Tracking Never guess your grid square again. With integrated map support, fastLog tracks your real-time location and automatically calculates your current QTH and Maidenhead Grid Square, which is perfect for rovers and portable operators. • Modern & Intuitive Interface Enjoy a clean, distraction-free user interface that is easy to read under any lighting conditions. Designed specifically for iOS, fastLog feels native, smooth, and responsive. Who is fastLog for? Whether you are a seasoned DXer, a casual weekend rag-chewer, or a dedicated portable operator, fastLog is engineered to be your reliable companion. Upgrade your logging workflow today and never lose a QSO again. 73 and good DX from the fastLog team!

Screenshots

HomeShield4 screens
HAMmade fastLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HAMmade fastLog at 15.1 against HomeShield's 18.5. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HomeShield versus HAMmade fastLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeShieldHAMmade fastLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas WardOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

None

HomeShield

No in-app purchases

None

HAMmade fastLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeShield free?
HomeShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAMmade fastLog free?
HAMmade fastLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeShield or HAMmade fastLog have ads?
Neither HomeShield nor HAMmade fastLog shows ads.

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