Comparison

Ham Radio Net Control vs Handi

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

Head to head
About

Ham Radio Net Control

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Radio channel management
  • APRS messaging
  • Winlink email
  • Packet terminal communication
  • Interactive mapping
  • File exchange
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ham Radio Net Control4 screens
Handi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ham Radio Net Control versus Handi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHam Radio Net ControlHandi
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason FaulheferYlian Saint-Hilaire

In-app purchases

None

Ham Radio Net Control

No in-app purchases

None

Handi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ham Radio Net Control free?
Ham Radio Net Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handi free?
Handi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ham Radio Net Control or Handi have ads?
Neither Ham Radio Net Control nor Handi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ham Radio Net Control or Handi?
Ham Radio Net Control ships an update every 4 weeks, and Handi every 2 days. Most recently, Ham Radio Net Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Handi on November 5, 2026.

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