Comparison

Lab Assistant vs EasyQSO

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

Head to head
About

Lab Assistant

Features
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Bring clarity and consistency to your darkroom. Lab Assistant helps you build, edit, and run film development processes with confidence so you can focus on the craft, not stuck in a development book. Digitize your process and refine your favorite recipes step by step. Add notes, set precise durations, and define agitation patterns. When you’re ready to develop, Lab Assistant guides you with a clean, focused timer interface that keeps you on track from first pour to final rinse. Whether you're a seasoned printer or developing your first roll, Lab Assistant turns your workflow into repeatable results.

About

EasyQSO

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Lab Assistant3 screens
EasyQSO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasyQSO at none against Lab Assistant's 1. EasyQSO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lab Assistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EasyQSO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, EasyQSO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lab Assistant versus EasyQSO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab AssistantEasyQSO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack KrollθΏ›εΉ΄ θ΄Ί

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lab Assistant

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99
None

EasyQSO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lab Assistant free?
Lab Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyQSO free?
EasyQSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lab Assistant or EasyQSO have ads?
Neither Lab Assistant nor EasyQSO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lab Assistant or EasyQSO?
Lab Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and EasyQSO monthly. Most recently, Lab Assistant was updated on October 1, 2026 and EasyQSO on October 3, 2026.

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