Ham Radio Net Control vs Handi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham Radio Net Control
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QRZ integration for Callsign lookup. Check-in Management during Net including adding Comments/Notes after a Ham Checks in. And mark commented after check-in in case you miss one going through the list. Export Reports and Share, Email or Save to Files. Syncs with the Opensource Net Control App on Github under the GitHub user @crypiehef.
Handi
This app enhances amateur radio operations by connecting your Bluetooth-enabled transceiver to your iPhone or iPad. It offers comprehensive features for programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications, including APRS and Winlink email.
- Radio channel management
- APRS messaging
- Winlink email
- Packet terminal communication
- Interactive mapping
- File exchange
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Handi at Free against Ham Radio Net Control's $4.99. Handi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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
Handi is free to download; Ham Radio Net Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ham Radio Net Control ships an update every 4 weeks, Handi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Net Control | Handi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Faulhefer | Ylian Saint-Hilaire |
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Net Control
No in-app purchases
Handi
No in-app purchases









