HAMmade GRID vs iTherm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HAMmade GRID
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data.Β -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details.Β (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups.Β Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source.Β -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes.Β -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly.Β -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations.Β -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.
iTherm
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This is a plug-and-play professional thermal imaging tool. Paired with a Type-C thermal camera, it instantly turns your phone into a thermal imager. The app features a clean, intuitive interface with zero learning curve. Real-time Infrared Imaging: Plug in and start immediately. Multiple built-in color palettes (Iron Red, Cool Color, High Contrast, etc.) help you clearly identify temperature distribution and hot spots from different perspectives. Precise Temperature Measurement: Supports spot/line temperature measurement, area temperature measurement, and automatic high/low temperature tracking, with real-time temperature readings displayed on screen. One-Tap Snapshot: Spot an abnormal temperature point? Just tap to save an infrared image that retains full temperature data for later analysis and comparison. HD Video Recording: Supports infrared video recording to dynamically capture temperature changes over timeβideal for equipment inspection, outdoor exploration, or electrical maintenance scenarios.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HAMmade GRID at every 4 days against iTherm's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HAMmade GRID ships an update every 4 days, iTherm every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAMmade GRID | iTherm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oguz Agceli | Guangdong Laureii Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
HAMmade GRID
No in-app purchases
iTherm
No in-app purchases









