# Callsign Search vs DX Spots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Callsign Search at 83% against DX Spots's 29%. Callsign Search also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). DX Spots's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DX Spots sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Callsign Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

Callsign Search holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Callsign Search's written reviews are positive against 29% of DX Spots's.

Callsign Search ships an update every 2 months, DX Spots every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Callsign Search | DX Spots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callsign-search/id680180116/reviews)** | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dx-spots/id1127933539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Kutchera](https://appshunter.io/developer/574288110) | [Jonathan Gibbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111944472) |

## What reviewers say

### Callsign Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callsign-search/id680180116)

Access the extensive QRZ.COM database of amateur radio call signs on your mobile device. Instantly find information for over 1.2 million call signs globally, including license details and profile photos. Features include an interactive map, email functionality, and a call sign history.

**Highlights:** Search QRZ.COM database, View license holder information, Interactive map with beam heading, Display profile photos and biography, Email contact functionality, Call sign lookup history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast call sign lookups
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📱 Handy for mobile use
- ✅ Works well
- 💡 Useful for verifying amateur radio users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Account features greyed out
- 🐛 Callsign info needs upgrading
- 🐛 Logbook functionality not available
- 🐛 Cannot see information in dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log into profile
- Account login is greyed out
- Buttons for saving contact entries are grayed out
- Sign in field doesn't appear to work
- Cannot see the information in dark mode

**Requested features**

- Dark theme
- Date/timestamp to lookup log
- Properly integrate QRZ logbook functionality
- Search by name
- Add support for Apple Watch


### DX Spots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dx-spots/id1127933539)

This app provides a live feed of amateur radio spots from the DX Cluster network. It allows users to view current spots across all bands and modes, perform QRZ lookups, and submit their own spots to the network.

**Highlights:** Live DX Cluster feed, Amateur radio spots, All bands and modes, QRZ lookup, Submit spots

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DXSpots Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| DXSpots 3 Month Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| DXSpots 6 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| DXSpots Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| DX Spots - Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Callsign Search free?

Callsign Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DX Spots free?

DX Spots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Callsign Search or DX Spots?

Callsign Search is rated higher. Callsign Search averages 4.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while DX Spots averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Callsign Search or DX Spots have ads?

DX Spots shows ads; Callsign Search does not.

### Which is updated more often, Callsign Search or DX Spots?

Callsign Search ships an update every 2 months, and DX Spots every 10 days. Most recently, Callsign Search was updated on October 14, 2026 and DX Spots on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*