Frequency | Tools per Hamradio vs HamThings PTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio
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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."
HamThings PTT
Connect your ham radio to your iPhone for internet-based communication on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors. Supports multiple networks and offers real-time push-to-talk, DMR features, and last heard information. Requires a valid amateur radio license.
- Real-time push-to-talk over IP
- DMR digital network support
- SvxLink analog reflector connectivity
- Multi-network compatibility
- Real-time Last Heard display
- DMR text messaging
- Background wake-up for calls
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HamThings PTT brings your ham radio to your iPhone. Connect over the Internet and talk on DMR digital networks and analog SvxLink reflectors, wherever you are. For licensed radio amateurs. Multi-network: HamThings, BrandMeister and other IP servers, plus SvxLink reflectors. Features: Real-time push-to-talk over IP DMR: dual slot (TS1/TS2), group and private calls SvxLink: analog reflectors, always free Real-time Last Heard DMR text messaging Local or remote audio (transcoder) — your choice Background wake-up so you never miss a call Clean, fast interface The SvxLink (analog) protocol is always free. DMR features require a subscription; a free trial starts automatically the first time you open the app, so you can try everything. HamThings PTT is an independent project, made by hams for hams. A valid amateur radio license is required to transmit. Subscription details: HamThings PTT is an annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://hamthings.it/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frequency | Tools per Hamradio at none against HamThings PTT's 1. HamThings PTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. HamThings PTT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Frequency | Tools per Hamradio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio ships an update fortnightly, HamThings PTT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frequency | Tools per Hamradio | HamThings PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca De bortoli | Giacomo De Angelis |
In-app purchases
Frequency | Tools per Hamradio
No in-app purchases
HamThings PTT
- HamThings PTT (yearly)$8.991 Year





