Comparison

DBHamPlus vs On

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DBHamPlus

Calculate the distance and bearing between two locations using Maidenhead grid coordinates. This utility also displays a map with pin annotations and grid area overlays, allowing users to add custom markers.

Highlights
  • Maidenhead grid calculation
  • Distance and bearing computation
  • Map visualization
  • Pin annotation
  • Grid area overlay
  • User-added annotations
Features
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Compute distance and bearing using Maidenhead location. This was originally intended for use by amateur radio operators who participate in microwave communications however it can be used by any ham in order to determine a distance and bearing to another radio amateur. This version adds a map of the source and target along with a pin annotation and an overlay identifying the six-digit grid area. If a user touches an empty location on the screen for one second a new annotation is added at that spot identifying the grid. Any user-added annotations are removed if the map view is exited and re-entered.

About

On

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time net check-in tracking
  • Instant messaging (AIM) sessions
  • Integrated email client
  • Configurable information displays
  • QRZ/QRZCQ call sign lookup
  • WebSDR audio streaming
  • QRZ Logbook integration
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On-Air Net Scraper "Personal" Pro is an iPhone/iPad/MacOS silicon App providing a wide range of features for Amateur Radio operators (Hams). Key features include NetLogger Amateur Radio On-Air Nets, Check-Ins and multiple Almost Instant Message (AIM) sessions in real-time data awareness. AIM pass key automatic email request with single button click resulting in immediate pass key information reply. Full integrated Email client for yet another method for Hams to carry out conversations. Multiple tabbed displays allowing user to track unlimited number of On-Air Net Check-Ins at one time. User configurable information displays to included viewing detailed Ham information within Check-In views. Near real-time AIM client text message send and receive. Searching and viewing Past NetLogger Nets and Check-Ins. Monitor mode so users can be aware of NetLogger Check-In "lurkers". Simultaneous QRZ and QRZCQ login is supported facilitating Call Sign lookup and Ham information retrieval. Easy, click to display NetLogger Nets, Check-Ins Call Sign and operator status information, not requiring QRZ/CQ accounts. Multi-screen displays to included improved 2-way and 3-way split screens provide simultaneous displays of Check-Ins, AIM, AIM and Net Scraper Message Exchange current listing data along with WebSDR viewing and listening. PERSISTENT WebSDR radio LIVE audio listenings while simultaneously viewing multiple Net Check-In views. Seamlessly integrates with On-Air Net Scraper Desktop Server WebSocket Interface supporting private Internet chat sessions between On-Air Net Scraper ME clients. JS8Call/WSJTX full participation in digital radio REAL-TIME texting when using NetBird VPN or when paired with On-Air Net Scraper's Message Exchange (ME) Server. Autoload favorite NetLogger nets. Callsign search both NetLogger Active and Past net listing, including improved automatic continuous search and displaying of matched nets. QRZ Logbook insert/update/delete. Supports On-Device authentication and Two-Factor authentication in addition to encrypted secure storage of sensitive data and app access security. JS8Call dynamic frequency adjustment.

Screenshots

DBHamPlus3 screens
On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: On at monthly against DBHamPlus's every 24 months. On also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). DBHamPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DBHamPlus's written reviews are positive against 50% of On's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, On monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DBHamPlus versus On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBHamPlusOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomas SullivanChristopher Robson

Customer experience

DBHamPlus

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

On

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

DBHamPlus

No in-app purchases

None

On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DBHamPlus free?
DBHamPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is On free?
On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DBHamPlus or On?
On is rated higher. DBHamPlus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while On averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do DBHamPlus or On have ads?
Neither DBHamPlus nor On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBHamPlus or On?
DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, and On monthly. Most recently, DBHamPlus was updated on June 6, 2026 and On on September 30, 2026.

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