Comparison

EasyQSO vs HamsterDB

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

Head to head
About

EasyQSO

Features
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EasyQSO - Your Portable Amateur Radio Logbook EasyQSO is an iOS application tailor-made for amateur radio enthusiasts (HAMs). Whether you're operating from your home shack or out in the field for POTA/SOTA activations, EasyQSO helps you record, query, and manage your QSO (contact) logs anytime, anywhere. With a modern and intuitive interface, it eliminates the hassle of traditional logging software, letting you focus on the joy of the contact. Core Features - Comprehensive QSO Logging Quickly log Callsign, Date/Time, Band, Mode, and Frequency. Record signal reports (RST). Add operator Name, QTH (Location), Grid Square, and custom remarks. Support for satellite operation logging. Smart data validation to ensure input accuracy. - Powerful Log Query & Management View all your QSO records in a clean list format. Multi-dimensional precise search (filter by Callsign, Band, Mode, etc.). Simply swipe left to edit or delete existing records. - Professional Import & Export ADIF Support: Fully supports the import and export of the ADIF format (the amateur radio international standard), ensuring seamless integration with Log4OM, N1MM, QRZ.com, and other platforms. CSV Support: Import and export via universal CSV format for easy spreadsheet data management. Timezone Management: Automatically handles timezone conversions during import/export to ensure accurate UTC time. - Advanced Tools Interactive map location picker for precise QTH logging. Why Choose EasyQSO? - Private & Secure: Built on Core Data, all logs are stored locally on your device. No account registration or internet connection required. - Native Experience: Built entirely with SwiftUI for a smooth and flawless iOS native experience. Download EasyQSO now and start logging your radio contacts around the world! 73 de EasyQSO!

About

HamsterDB

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HamsterDB is the ultimate private database for amateur radio operators on iPhone. Keep track of every Ham Radio station you’ve worked and every contact you’ve made — all stored securely on your device with zero data sharing. Add a new station and HamsterDB instantly queries HamCall.net to auto-fill the operator’s name, location, and license class. Need the email address that HamCall doesn’t provide? Simply look it up on QRZ.com, copy the details, and paste into the QRZ field — HamsterDB intelligently maps everything into the right places. Once your stations are in the database you can view them instantly sorted by Call Sign, Name, or Date Created, in ascending or descending order. Export the entire database to a clean JSON file for backup or sharing with other hams. Import works just as easily, so clubs and friends can exchange logs in seconds. All data lives locally in SwiftData on your iPhone. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, and no third-party data collection — your logbook stays completely private. Key Features • Automatic HamCall.net callsign lookup • QRZ.com paste-in support (captures email & extra fields) • Sort & filter by Call Sign, Name, or creation date • Ascending / descending order control • Full JSON export & import for easy sharing • Built-in comprehensive help system (CTHelp) • Beautiful, intuitive iPhone-native interface • Works offline after initial lookups Whether you chase DX, contest, ragchew, or just like keeping an accurate station log, HamsterDB turns your iPhone into a powerful, portable, private Ham Radio database. Privacy is built in from the ground up — your contacts and station data never leave your device. Download HamsterDB today and take control of your amateur radio logbook.

Screenshots

EasyQSO3 screens
HamsterDB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyQSO at monthly against HamsterDB's every 2 months. EasyQSO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

EasyQSO ships an update monthly, HamsterDB every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EasyQSO versus HamsterDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyQSOHamsterDB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer进年 贺Gale Wolfenbarger

In-app purchases

None

EasyQSO

No in-app purchases

None

HamsterDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyQSO free?
EasyQSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamsterDB free?
HamsterDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyQSO or HamsterDB have ads?
Neither EasyQSO nor HamsterDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyQSO or HamsterDB?
EasyQSO ships an update monthly, and HamsterDB every 2 months. Most recently, EasyQSO was updated on November 9, 2026 and HamsterDB on November 9, 2026.

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