Comparison

HAMmade GRID vs iTherm

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

Head to head
About

HAMmade GRID

Features
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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.

About

iTherm

Features
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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 timeβ€”ideal for equipment inspection, outdoor exploration, or electrical maintenance scenarios.

Screenshots

HAMmade GRID4 screens
iTherm4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
HAMmade GRID versus iTherm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAMmade GRIDiTherm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz AgceliGuangdong Laureii Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

None

iTherm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTherm free?
iTherm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HAMmade GRID or iTherm have ads?
Neither HAMmade GRID nor iTherm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAMmade GRID or iTherm?
HAMmade GRID ships an update every 4 days, and iTherm every 6 weeks. Most recently, HAMmade GRID was updated on November 9, 2026 and iTherm on November 5, 2026.

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