Comparison

Frequency | Tools per Hamradio vs DigiDecoder

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

Head to head
About

Frequency | Tools per Hamradio

Features
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Porta la tua stazione radio sempre con te. Frequency è l’assistente digitale definitivo per ogni radioamatore (OM) e appassionato di comunicazioni (SWL). Un'unica piattaforma che raccoglie tutti gli strumenti indispensabili per operare in radio, sperimentare e restare aggiornati sul mondo dell’Ham Radio. Perché installare Frequency? Database Ripetitori Italiani: Accedi alla lista completa e aggiornata dei ripetitori analogici e digitali in Italia. Trova frequenze, shift e toni sub-audio in pochi secondi. DX Cluster Live: Monitora l'attività DX in tempo reale. Non perdere mai l'apertura di propagazione o quella stazione rara che cercavi da tempo. Mondo Digitale (DMR): Visualizza il Last Heard online per sapere chi è in aria sui principali network digitali e monitorare lo stato delle reti. Calcolatore Locator & RF: Converti istantaneamente le tue coordinate in Maidenhead Locator (es. JN45). Include utility per conversioni rapide tra dBm, Watt, Volt e Ohm. CW & Codice Q: Traduttore istantaneo da testo a Codice Morse e un dizionario completo del Codice Q sempre a portata di mano per consultazioni veloci durante i QSO. News & Sperimentazione: Resta informato sulle ultime novità del settore, regolamentazioni e lanci di satelliti. Esplora la sezione dedicata a progetti e sperimentazioni tecniche per l’autocostruzione. Caratteristiche principali in sintesi: Interfaccia intuitiva: Progettata da radioamatori per radioamatori. Strumenti Offline: Molte funzioni sono disponibili anche senza connessione internet, ideali per attività in portatile o SOTA. Aggiornamento costante: Database e news sincronizzati in tempo reale. "Che tu sia un veterano delle HF o un neofita del digitale, Frequency è il compagno ideale per la tua attività radiantistica quotidiana."

About

DigiDecoder

This application decodes and encodes various ham radio digital modes in real-time. It automatically recognizes signals, displays them with an animated waterfall, and supports sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages.

Highlights
  • Real-time digital mode decoding
  • Automatic signal recognition
  • Animated waterfall display
  • SSTV image encoding
  • CW, FT8, and Packet message encoding
  • Bluetooth and network TNC support
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation WSPR - 4-FSK beacons, 2 min periods Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Frequency | Tools per Hamradio4 screens
DigiDecoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frequency | Tools per Hamradio at none against DigiDecoder's 3. Frequency | Tools per Hamradio also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). DigiDecoder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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. DigiDecoder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Frequency | Tools per Hamradio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frequency | Tools per Hamradio ships an update fortnightly, DigiDecoder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio versus DigiDecoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequency | Tools per HamradioDigiDecoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGianluca De bortoliLukasz Skierkowski

In-app purchases

None

Frequency | Tools per Hamradio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DigiDecoder

Subscriptions1
  • DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • DigiDecoder TrialFree
  • DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Frequency | Tools per Hamradio free?
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiDecoder free?
DigiDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frequency | Tools per Hamradio or DigiDecoder have ads?
Neither Frequency | Tools per Hamradio nor DigiDecoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frequency | Tools per Hamradio or DigiDecoder?
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio ships an update fortnightly, and DigiDecoder every 4 days. Most recently, Frequency | Tools per Hamradio was updated on September 28, 2026 and DigiDecoder on October 15, 2026.

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