# DBHamPlus vs RST Scope

The clearest difference is rating: RST Scope at 5.0 against DBHamPlus's 4.0. RST Scope also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months). DBHamPlus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RST Scope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBHamPlus has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, RST Scope every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DBHamPlus | RST Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbhamplus/id683196156/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rst-scope/id1550582276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Sullivan](https://appshunter.io/developer/307748713) | [koji kamogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488210713) |

## What reviewers say

### DBHamPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbhamplus/id683196156)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RST Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rst-scope/id1550582276)

This utility app provides spectrum scope and waterfall displays for amateur radio operators. It enhances radios lacking these features by analyzing microphone input, allowing for clear distinction of Morse code and detailed audio frequency visualization.

**Highlights:** Spectrum scope and waterfall display, Morse code distinction via FFT, Adjustable waterfall speed, Adjustable audio input level, Switchable display band (wide/narrow), Display pause function, Recording and playback of input sound

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DBHamPlus free?

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

### Is RST Scope free?

RST Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DBHamPlus or RST Scope?

RST Scope is rated higher. DBHamPlus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RST Scope averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DBHamPlus or RST Scope have ads?

RST Scope shows ads; DBHamPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, DBHamPlus or RST Scope?

DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, and RST Scope every 3 days. Most recently, DBHamPlus was updated on June 6, 2026 and RST Scope on August 22, 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.*