Comparison

HAMmade GRID vs RF Toolbox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.  -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (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.  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.  -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes.  -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly.  -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations.  -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.

About

RF Toolbox

Features
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RF Toolbox is a premium-looking companion app for amateur radio operators, RF enthusiasts, and antenna builders. It brings together practical tools for everyday radio work, including: Dipole and antenna calculations Frequency and wavelength conversion Smith Chart visualization Solar and propagation conditions Location and Maidenhead grid tools RF codes, signal references, and utilities Free features include core calculation tools, propagation dashboards, Smith Chart, converter tools, and essential radio references. RF Toolbox Pro unlocks advanced tools for more demanding RF work, including specialized antenna designs, attenuators, link analysis, RF exposure tools, and more. Designed with a dark technical interface, neon cyan accents, and a professional instrument-style feel, RF Toolbox is built to look and feel like serious RF engineering gear. Support: https://clkcompany.github.io/rftoolsapp/support.html Privacy Policy: https://clkcompany.github.io/rftoolsapp/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://clkcompany.github.io/rftoolsapp/terms-of-use.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HAMmade GRID4 screens
RF Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAMmade GRID at none against RF Toolbox's 1. RF Toolbox's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. RF Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HAMmade GRID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HAMmade GRID versus RF Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAMmade GRIDRF Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz AgceliMuhammed Celik

In-app purchases

None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RF Toolbox

One-time1
  • RF Toolbox Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Toolbox free?
RF Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HAMmade GRID or RF Toolbox have ads?
Neither HAMmade GRID nor RF Toolbox shows ads.

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