Handi vs QSL World Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handi
This app enhances amateur radio operations by connecting your Bluetooth-enabled transceiver to your iPhone or iPad. It offers comprehensive features for programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications, including APRS and Winlink email.
- Radio channel management
- APRS messaging
- Winlink email
- Packet terminal communication
- Interactive mapping
- File exchange
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.
QSL World Logbook
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QSL World Logbook is the ham radio logbook for iPhone and iPad: the same log you keep on qslworld.com and in Ham Browser, in your pocket. LOG FAST, ANYWHERE • Quick-log bar: type a callsign and reports, tap Log. UTC clock, band from frequency, duplicate check. • Callsign lookup fills in name, grid and country. • Works offline: your whole log lives on the device, and contacts logged without signal are sent when you are back online. • Every logbook type: general, contest, POTA, SOTA and more. SEE YOUR CONTACTS • Watch every contact fly: the path from your station to theirs, animated across the globe. • QSO map with clusters and paths around your QTH. • Grey line, solar and propagation data, and amateur satellites overhead. QSL CARDS AND CONFIRMATIONS • Send your QSL World card to any contact and see every card you receive. • LoTW, QRZ and eQSL confirmations pulled in automatically. LIVE ON THE AIR • DX cluster and POTA spots, in a list or on the map. Tap a spot to log it. • A watch list that tells you when a station you want is spotted. • Radio control (CAT) through Bluetooth adapters, Hamlib rigctld or flrig. GRID RUSH • The grid squares you have worked become a game: a spinning globe, scores, badges, a worldwide ladder and Recon for every square. PLANS The logbook is free. QSL World Plan adds maps and flight paths, QSL cards, the QSL Card Design Studio, every logbook type and membership on qslworld.com. QSL World Pro adds Grid Rush, radio control, shared logs, several callsigns and ADIF import and export. Subscriptions are yearly and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qslworld.com/app-privacy/ One account everywhere: sign in with your qslworld.com or Ham Browser account, or create one in the app. 73!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handi at none against QSL World Logbook's 2. Handi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. QSL World Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Handi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handi ships an update every 2 days, QSL World Logbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handi | QSL World Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ylian Saint-Hilaire | iDream Interactive |
In-app purchases
Handi
No in-app purchases
QSL World Logbook
- QSL World Plan$19.991 Year
- QSL World Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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