Comparison

EasyQSO vs CallSign Check

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

CallSign Check

Instantly look up amateur radio callsigns from the US and worldwide. Get detailed license information, station locations, and beam headings. Also features vanity callsign hunting and real-time band conditions.

Highlights
  • US FCC license lookup
  • Worldwide DX lookup
  • Vanity callsign hunting
  • Live HF propagation strip
  • Station location on map
  • Distance and beam heading
  • Phonetic callsign readout
Features
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CallSign Check is the fast way to look up any amateur radio callsign. Type a call, get the full picture — no account, no clutter, no waiting. US LOOKUPS (FCC) • Full license dossier from the FCC ULS database: name, license class, address, grant and expiration dates, FRN, and previous callsign • Live prefix suggestions as you type — start with "W1A" and watch the matches roll in • Station location on a map, with grid square • Distance and beam heading from your location to the station — point your antenna with confidence (your position never leaves your device) • Phonetic readout of every callsign, ready for the air DX LOOKUPS (WORLDWIDE) • Flip to VFO B and look up operators worldwide: name, country, DXCC entity, CQ and ITU zones, grid square, and QSL manager VANITY CALLSIGN HUNTING • Check whether a callsign is currently assigned before you file a vanity application • Search the FCC database by name, city, state, ZIP, or license class with Advanced Search BAND CONDITIONS AT A GLANCE • Live HF propagation strip on the home screen: solar flux, A and K indices, and band-by-band day/night conditions BUILT FOR OPERATORS • Favorites and lookup history, stored on your device • Share any station dossier with one tap • Miles or kilometers, your choice • A focused, dark, radio-room interface that does one thing well CallSign Check is not a logger or a contest tool — it's the lookup app you reach for when a call comes back to you and you want to know who's on the other end. 73! US license data comes from the FCC Universal Licensing System via callook.info. DX data provided via callsigncheck.com. Band conditions courtesy of N0NBH (hamqsl.com).

Screenshots

EasyQSO3 screens
CallSign Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EasyQSO at none against CallSign Check's shown. CallSign Check's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

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, CallSign Check every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EasyQSO versus CallSign Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyQSOCallSign Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer进年 贺Andrew Murphy

In-app purchases

None

EasyQSO

No in-app purchases

None

CallSign Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyQSO free?
EasyQSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CallSign Check free?
CallSign Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyQSO or CallSign Check have ads?
CallSign Check shows ads; EasyQSO does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyQSO or CallSign Check?
EasyQSO ships an update monthly, and CallSign Check every 2 weeks. Most recently, EasyQSO was updated on September 16, 2026 and CallSign Check on September 25, 2026.

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