HF Simulator vs DOPE Long Range Shooting Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HF Simulator
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Earn your LRC certification. Perfect for supplementing your training or preparing for the Long Range Radio Operator exam. Simulator features for a free 30-minute trial: - sending messages, - address book, scanning, radio test, - receiving DSC messages, - and much more! Premium Features - After purchasing a subscription: 1. Learning - Learn how to operate the Cobham Sailor radio. Includes theory and a step-by-step simulator: - Starting the radio, - Changing channels, - Entering a position, - Internal test, - External test, - Channel scanning, - Address book, - Calling, - Alert, - Transferring an alarm, - Receiving messages. 2. Simulator - Unlimited access until the end of the subscription period. Practice operating the radio, test all available functions, send DSC messages, receive DSC messages, and complete almost all the functions of a real radio. 3. Tasks - Experience the feeling of being on an exam. Complete 15 tasks and test your knowledge of operating the Sailor MF/HF marine radio. Two subscriptions: 1. Higher - Provides access to the following sections: Learning, Simulator, and Tasks. 2. Basic - access to the following sections: Simulator, Tasks. Always available for free: - basic, illustrated manual for the Cobham Sailor 6300 radio, - Diagrams (DISTRESS, URGENCY, SAFETY), - phonetic alphabet, https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DOPE Long Range Shooting Log
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DOPE (Data On Previous Engagements) is a professional, 100% private, offline-first shooting logbook built by a shooter for shooters. Designed to replace paper range notebooks, DOPE lets you record scope adjustments, atmospheric conditions, target positions, and plot shot groupings directly on virtual targets. KEY FEATURES: • 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE-FIRST All your data – firearms inventory, ammunition records, range locations, and target photos – is saved strictly inside a local database on your device (SQLite). No account registration, no telemetry, no tracking servers, and zero ads. You maintain total control over your data with built-in JSON/ZIP backup export and import. • RANGE CONDITIONS & GPS LOGGING - Automatic or manual range location logging with GPS coordinates, map integration, and altitude (m a.s.l.). - Complete weather tracking: temperature, humidity, absolute station pressure, and wind speed/direction. - Built-in absolute pressure calculator and integration with Open-Meteo API for quick weather data fetching. • FIREARMS & AMMUNITION INVENTORY Keep a clear chronicler's record of your rifles and loadouts. The app automatically suggests your previously used rifles, calibers, and ammo for new entries to save time at the range. • SCOPE SETTINGS & CORRECTIONS Log your optic settings and turrets in MRAD, MOA, or clicks. Compare suggested ballistic corrections (e.g. from Lapua Ballistics) with actual scope adjustments used during firing. • VIRTUAL TARGET PLOTTING & GROUP CALCULATION - Plot bullet hits directly on your phone screen with simple touch controls. - Integrated magnifier tool to precisely align hit points against a millimeter grid. - Automatic group size and dispersion calculations in mm, MRAD, and MOA. - Support for multiple targets per entry and adding real target photos. • CLOUD SYNC AND BACKUP - Sync data between all your devices. - Store a secure back-up in cloud. - App can work offline and sync data later. Project website: https://dope.cenybroni.pl
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HF Simulator at Free against DOPE Long Range Shooting Log's $6.99. DOPE Long Range Shooting Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On 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
HF Simulator is free to download; DOPE Long Range Shooting Log costs $6.99 up front. HF Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. DOPE Long Range Shooting Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
HF Simulator ships an update every 3 months, DOPE Long Range Shooting Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HF Simulator | DOPE Long Range Shooting Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomasz Cieslar | Tomasz Dunia |
In-app purchases
HF Simulator
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
DOPE Long Range Shooting Log
No in-app purchases
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