Comparison

Flaresat vs eHamHub

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

Head to head
About

Flaresat

This app provides a shared live map for groups to coordinate activities. It allows real-time location tracking, map-based chat, and the ability to drop pins and trace routes, with both online and off-grid functionality.

Highlights
  • Shared live map
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Map-based chat
  • Smart pins with notes
  • Draw on map
  • Breadcrumb recording
  • Off-grid communication (with hardware)
Features
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Coordinate the Chaos. Flaresat is the shared live map for your group, online over cellular/WiFi, or completely off-grid with a Meshtastic or MeshCore LoRa radio. Drop pins, trace routes, track locations, and chat in real-time, with or without a signal. It works everywhere: Online: Cloud-synced instantly over 4G/5G/WiFi. Off-Grid: Pair with a Meshtastic or MeshCore radio to chat and track users over LoRa mesh without cell service or internet. STOP ASKING "WHERE ARE YOU?" Live Presence: See everyone's location moving in real-time. Map-Based Chat: Talk while you navigate. Your messages overlay the map so you never lose context. Smart Pins: Mark the meetup spot, the tent, or the hidden trail. Every pin includes notes and navigation. POWERFUL PLANNING TOOLS Draw on the Map: Circle danger zones or draw the path for the group to follow. Breadcrumbs: Record your path so others can retrace your steps. Quick Navigation: One tap on any friend or pin to get walking directions. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Festivals: Find your friends in the crowd. Off-Roading & Hiking: Stay connected in the backcountry (requires Meshtastic or MeshCore hardware). Family Trips: Keep the convoy together on the highway. Search & Rescue: Coordinate grids and track team coverage. Trusted by hikers, hunters, search and rescue teams, and festival crews who need a shared map that works anywhere, signal or no signal. PRIVACY FIRST Your location is only shared with the groups you create. You are in control. Download Flaresat and start mapping together.

About

eHamHub

Features
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eHamHub is the social home for amateur radio operators — built by hams, for hams. Whether you're chasing DX on 160m, experimenting with FT8, or just love the culture of the bands, eHamHub brings your on‑air life online. YOUR CALLSIGN, YOUR IDENTITY Your callsign is at the heart of everything. Create a rich profile with your bio, shack equipment (rig, antenna, software), and operating preferences. Connect with operators around the world who share your passion. SIGNAL LOGGING & PROPAGATION Log your contacts with frequency, mode, and UTC timestamp. Share signal reports and propagation discoveries with the community. Every log is a real QSO — no fake engagement. DISCOVER & CONNECT Follow other operators, comment on their logs, and send direct messages. Find contests, local events, and nets. The amateur radio world is more connected than ever. PRIVACY YOU CONTROL Your email, password, and private messages stay private. You choose what to share publicly — your callsign and profile can be as open or discreet as you like. We never sell your data, and our practices comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR. WHAT MAKES eHamHub DIFFERENT? - Built exclusively for ham radio — frequencies and bands are first‑class. - Time is always UTC, the way it should be. - Respectful, authentic community with zero inflated numbers. - Tradition meets modern design: celebrate a century‑old hobby with a fresh, intuitive interface. Whether you're a seasoned contester or a newly licensed technician, eHamHub is your go‑to platform to log, share, and celebrate the world's greatest hobby. Join the airwaves. Share the experience. Welcome to eHamHub. 73!

Screenshots

Flaresat4 screens
eHamHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flaresat at every 6 days against eHamHub's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flaresat ships an update every 6 days, eHamHub every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flaresat versus eHamHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlaresateHamHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFares SalehSalah Alajeel

In-app purchases

None

Flaresat

No in-app purchases

None

eHamHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flaresat free?
Flaresat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eHamHub free?
eHamHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flaresat or eHamHub have ads?
Neither Flaresat nor eHamHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flaresat or eHamHub?
Flaresat ships an update every 6 days, and eHamHub every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flaresat was updated on October 12, 2026 and eHamHub on October 2, 2026.

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