Comparison

PSKReporter Client vs HamBand

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

Head to head
About

PSKReporter Client

Visualize real-time digital radio reception reports on an interactive world map. Understand propagation patterns, band conditions, and compare your station's performance against others globally. Ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking to optimize their setups and identify new contacts.

Highlights
  • Real-time reception reports on a world map
  • Digital mode activity visualization
  • Band condition indicators
  • Greyline and twilight propagation analysis
  • DXCC tracking
  • Station performance benchmarking
  • Grid-based exploration
Features
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Explore FT8, FT4, and other digital mode reception reports on an interactive world map. Instantly see where your signals are being heard and which stations you are receiving using real, publicly available reception data. Watch digital activity unfold globally with intuitive visual feedback: • Real time reception reports plotted geographically • Switch between I Heard Rx, Heard Me Tx, and Grid based views • Visualize propagation paths, distance, and bearing • Density visualization reveals propagation hotspots and patterns Designed to make complex propagation behavior immediately understandable. Band Conditions at a Glance Understand band activity instantly: • Traffic light indicators showing band status Active, Moderate, Quiet • Detailed per band activity metrics • Live band condition list with spots, transmitters, and receivers • Band activity graphs showing propagation trends over time Pro A fast and practical way to decide which band to operate. Greyline and Propagation Intelligence Go beyond simple day and night propagation with advanced twilight analysis: • Identify contacts occurring in daylight, night, or twilight • Detect paths crossing the greyline • Compare SNR and distance performance between propagation modes • Greyline Gain Index to evaluate twilight performance versus full daylight • Per band greyline statistics Understand not only where contacts occur, but why they occur. DXCC Tracking Pro Import your ADIF log and automatically detect unworked DXCC entities appearing in your current view. Even when your station is off the air, monitor activity in your grid and see if nearby operators are hearing or working countries you do not yet have. Identify real propagation opportunities and react faster when new DXCC becomes active. Benchmark Your Station Performance Pro Measure how your station performs compared to others in your grid. The Benchmarking view analyzes recent activity and compares it with nearby active stations: • Compare unique stations, distance, and SNR • View percentile ranking versus local peers • Understand whether your reach is above or below average • Distribution charts and leaderboard views • Works in both I Heard Rx and Heard Me Tx modes • Band and time window aware analysis Ideal for testing antennas, optimizing setups, and evaluating real world performance. Grid Based Exploration Go beyond individual callsigns with geographic insights: • Search and explore activity using Maidenhead grid squares • Grid View map showing stations active within your grid • Grid based statistics and charts • Compare propagation behavior across regions Ideal for studying regional propagation patterns and band openings. Advanced Statistics and Analytics PSKReporter delivers deep, band aware insights: • Statistics adapt to Callsign, Heard, and Grid views • Per band graphs and distributions • Signal to noise ratio SNR analysis • Distance and activity distributions • Band specific trends and comparisons Turn raw reception data into actionable propagation intelligence. Signal Aware Visualization Reception reports are color coded by signal to noise ratio SNR, reflecting real world digital mode performance including weak signals that still decode successfully. Powerful Filtering • Filter by band, time window, and SNR • Reduce noise in busy conditions • Tailor the view to your operating style PSKReporter Pro - Real Time and Advanced Features Upgrade to PSKReporter Pro to unlock: • Real time MQTT streaming with no polling delay • Benchmarking and station performance ranking • Band activity graphs and advanced analytics • Grid search and advanced grid analysis • Enhanced greyline statistics and visualizations • DXCC tracking with ADIF import and live new entity detection. Note PSKReporter is an independent client that visualizes publicly available reception data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by PSKReporter.info.

About

HamBand

This app provides amateur radio operators with real-time HF band condition assessments using live solar weather data. It offers band ratings, a greyline visualizer, and trend charts to help predict propagation. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for quick access to information.

Highlights
  • Real-time HF band condition ratings
  • Greyline visualizer for propagation
  • 7-day trend charts for solar data
  • Live Solar Flux Index and K-Index
  • Apple Watch companion app and complication
  • No subscriptions, accounts, or ads
Features
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HamBand - HF Band Conditions HamBand gives amateur radio operators instant, real-time HF band condition assessments based on live solar weather data from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. Whether you're heading out for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation, setting up for Field Day, or just checking conditions from the shack, HamBand tells you what the bands are doing right now - no account, no setup, no clutter. Band Conditions Get instant Good, Fair, or Poor ratings for the five primary HF bands - 10m, 15m, 20m, 40m, and 80m - based on real solar physics. Ratings are calculated from the Solar Flux Index (SFI) and K-Index using band-specific propagation thresholds. Greyline Visualizer Watch the day/night terminator move across a live world map in real time. When your QTH sits on the greyline, low-band DX on 160m, 80m, and 40m lights up — so instead of guessing when that sweet spot rolls through, you can see it coming. 7-Day Trend Charts Track how solar conditions have evolved over the past week with interactive K-Index and SFI trend charts. Spot incoming geomagnetic storms before they kill your signal. Live Solar Data See the current Solar Flux Index, K-Index, and last updated time at a glance. Tap either metric for a plain-English explanation of what it means for your operating. Apple Watch Companion Check band conditions right from your wrist. The Apple Watch app and complication keep key solar indices and band ratings accessible without touching your phone - perfect when both hands are on the antenna. Pull to Refresh Always fetching fresh data directly from NOAA. No subscriptions, no accounts, no ads. HamBand is built by KD3CLW, a licensed amateur radio operator in western Pennsylvania. 73 de KD3CLW

Screenshots

PSKReporter Client4 screens
HamBand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HamBand at 5.0 against PSKReporter Client's 1.0. HamBand also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). PSKReporter Client's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. PSKReporter Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HamBand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HamBand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSKReporter Client ships an update every 4 days, HamBand every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PSKReporter Client versus HamBand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSKReporter ClientHamBand
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasco BarreirosTAYLOR JOHN TRANSUE

Customer experience

PSKReporter Client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HamBand

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PSKReporter Client

One-time1
  • PSK Reporter Pro$4.99
None

HamBand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSKReporter Client free?
PSKReporter Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamBand free?
HamBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PSKReporter Client or HamBand?
HamBand is rated higher. PSKReporter Client averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HamBand averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PSKReporter Client or HamBand have ads?
Neither PSKReporter Client nor HamBand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSKReporter Client or HamBand?
PSKReporter Client ships an update every 4 days, and HamBand every 10 days. Most recently, PSKReporter Client was updated on October 25, 2026 and HamBand on October 19, 2026.

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