Comparison

EasyQSO vs SSTV+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

SSTV+

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SSTV+ is a Slow Scan Television audio encoder and decoder designed for amateur radio enthusiasts. Use your iPhone’s microphone to listen for SSTV audio signals. SSTV+ automatically detects the VIS mode and progressively reconstructs the image entirely on your device. You can also select a photo from your library, encode it as standard SSTV audio, play it through the device speaker, or export it as a WAV file. Key Features: β€’ Receive and decode SSTV audio signals in real time β€’ Automatically detect VIS modes β€’ Encode photos as SSTV audio β€’ Scale, fill, crop, and reposition images β€’ Support Robot 36 and Robot 72 β€’ Support Martin M1 and Martin M2 β€’ Support Scottie S1 and Scottie S2 β€’ Support PD 90, PD 120, and PD 180 β€’ Keep a local history of received and transmitted images β€’ Optionally retain original received audio β€’ Export and share WAV audio files β€’ Save decoded images to your Photos library Completely Offline: SSTV+ requires no account or sign-in and does not connect to any servers. Signal detection, image decoding, and audio generation are performed entirely on your device. The app contains no advertising, user tracking, analytics SDKs, or cloud synchronization. Your photos, audio, and history remain stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to the developer or shared with third parties. All core features remain available without an internet connection. Permissions: β€’ Microphone: Used only to receive and decode nearby SSTV audio signals β€’ Photos: Used only when you choose a photo for encoding or save a decoded image SSTV+ only processes and plays audio. It does not directly transmit radio-frequency signals. When using the app with external radio equipment, please follow the amateur radio regulations applicable in your country or region.

Screenshots

EasyQSO3 screens
SSTV+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EasyQSO at 3 against SSTV+'s 1. EasyQSO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
EasyQSO versus SSTV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyQSOSSTV+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperθΏ›εΉ΄ 贺永升 李

In-app purchases

None

EasyQSO

No in-app purchases

None

SSTV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyQSO free?
EasyQSO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSTV+ free?
SSTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyQSO or SSTV+ have ads?
Neither EasyQSO nor SSTV+ shows ads.

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