Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

HF Simulator

Features
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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/

About

DOPE Long Range Shooting Log

Features
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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 -------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dope.cenybroni.pl

Screenshots

HF Simulator3 screens
DOPE Long Range Shooting Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On ads, 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

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 and DOPE Long Range Shooting Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HF Simulator ships an update every 3 months, DOPE Long Range Shooting Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 4 level
HF Simulator versus DOPE Long Range Shooting Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHF SimulatorDOPE Long Range Shooting Log
PriceFree — better$6.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Best chart rank—#101 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz CieslarTomasz Dunia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HF Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
4 purchases

DOPE Long Range Shooting Log

Subscriptions4
  • DOPE Cloud Lite Monthly$1.491 Month
  • DOPE Cloud Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DOPE Cloud Lite Annual$14.991 Year
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  • DOPE Cloud Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HF Simulator free?
HF Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOPE Long Range Shooting Log free?
DOPE Long Range Shooting Log costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do HF Simulator or DOPE Long Range Shooting Log have ads?
Neither HF Simulator nor DOPE Long Range Shooting Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HF Simulator or DOPE Long Range Shooting Log?
HF Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and DOPE Long Range Shooting Log monthly. Most recently, HF Simulator was updated on November 5, 2026 and DOPE Long Range Shooting Log on November 10, 2026.

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