HamFinder vs SmartMTR for FlexRadio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamFinder
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HamFinder is a simple daily utility for U.S. amateur radio operators. Look up a callsign, read its public FCC license details, and keep useful operator profiles close at hand. Search and profiles - Look up U.S. callsigns using CALLOOK. - View the operator name, license class, grid square, mailing address, and license dates when available. - Open the public FCC record or QRZ profile. - Copy a callsign, share a profile summary, or open the location in Apple Maps. Your contacts - Save operator profiles for future reference. - Add private notes and tags directly on an operator profile. - Search saved contacts by callsign, name, notes, or tags. - See saved FCC mailing locations on a contact map. iOS conveniences - Find saved contacts through Spotlight. - Use the Open Callsign and Operator Name actions in Shortcuts. - Add a configurable Quick Callsign Home Screen widget for one-tap lookup. - Enjoy a clear search bar in both light and dark mode. Saved profiles and notes remain on your device. A network connection is needed for new lookups, address resolution, and map imagery. No account, radio hardware, subscription, or in-app purchase is required. HamFinder uses public FCC records supplied by CALLOOK and is not affiliated with the FCC. Displayed locations are FCC mailing locations and may not be an operator's actual station or current position. Requires iOS 26 or later.
SmartMTR for FlexRadio
Transform your iOS device into a precise S-meter and control panel for FlexRadio transceivers. Monitor signal levels, adjust DSP filters, and control radio functions with intuitive gestures. Includes a demo mode for exploration.
- Precision S-meter with arc-band indicator
- Dual-slice display for simultaneous monitoring
- TX meters for RF Power, SWR, and Compression
- Intuitive swipe gestures for radio control
- Comprehensive DSP filter adjustments
- Demo mode for exploration
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a precision S-meter and control panel for your FlexRadio 6000 or 8000 series transceiver. SmartMTR connects to your radio over the local network and displays real-time signal levels on a sweeping arc indicator with smooth ballistic animation. Monitor two slices at once, control your radio with intuitive swipe gestures, and fine-tune DSP filters — all from your iOS device. PRECISION S-METER - Arc-band indicator with realistic ballistics — fast attack, slow decay - Dual-slice display: Slice A and Slice B shown simultaneously - S1 to S9+60 dB scale with accurate dBm readout - Signal extremes tracking with adjustable time window - 30-second signal history chart TX METERS - RF Power gauge (120W or 600W scale) - SWR meter - Compression meter - Mic level meter RADIO CONTROL - Tune frequency with swipe gestures — MHz, kHz, and Hz - Switch modes: CW, LSB, USB, AM, FM, NFM - Select RX and TX antennas - Adjust RX filter width - Band stacking with per-slice memory DSP FILTERS - Squelch and volume control - AGC mode and threshold - Noise blankers: NB, WNB - Noise reduction: NR, NRL, NRS, NRF, RNN - Notch filters: ANF, ANFL, ANFT WORKS WITH - FlexRadio 6000 or 8000 series Requires a FlexRadio transceiver on the same local network. Try the built-in demo mode to explore the app without a radio. Terms of Use: https://smartmtr.net/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://smartmtr.net/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamFinder at none against SmartMTR for FlexRadio's 1. SmartMTR for FlexRadio's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SmartMTR for FlexRadio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. HamFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.
HamFinder ships an update every 9 months, SmartMTR for FlexRadio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamFinder | SmartMTR for FlexRadio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Faershtein | Dariusz Socha |
In-app purchases
HamFinder
No in-app purchases
SmartMTR for FlexRadio
- SmartMTR7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Questions
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