DBHamPlus vs Ham Radio Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Maidenhead grid calculation
- Distance and bearing computation
- Map visualization
- Pin annotation
- Grid area overlay
- User-added annotations
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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.
Ham Radio Toolbox
This app provides essential tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, including real-time propagation data, a DX cluster viewer, and a dipole calculator. It offers a streamlined interface for checking band conditions and planning communication strategies.
- Real-Time Propagation Data
- DX Cluster Viewer
- Dipole Calculator
- Band Maps
- No Account Needed
- No Personal Data Collected
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Ham Radio Toolbox is the all-in-one utility app built for amateur radio enthusiasts. Designed with both simplicity and power in mind, it combines the most essential ham tools into a single sleek interface. Whether you're chasing DX, tuning a new dipole, or just checking propagation conditions, Ham Radio Toolbox has you covered. Features: - Real-Time Propagation: Live solar and geomagnetic data to guide your QSO strategies. - DX Cluster Viewer: Stay informed of active DX spots from around the world. - Dipole Calculator: Quickly determine wire lengths based on band and frequency. - Band Maps: Visual overview of who’s on the air and where. Built by ham radio operators for ham radio operators, this app offers a professional, distraction-free experience with powerful tools at your fingertips. Perfect for operators who want everything in one place — portable, field, or shack use. No account needed. No personal data collected. Just pure radio utility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ham Radio Toolbox at 4.8 against DBHamPlus's 4.0. Ham Radio Toolbox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 6). DBHamPlus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ham Radio Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Radio Toolbox has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.
DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, Ham Radio Toolbox every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBHamPlus | Ham Radio Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Sullivan | Nuno Facha |
Customer experience
DBHamPlus
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In-app purchases
DBHamPlus
No in-app purchases
Ham Radio Toolbox
No in-app purchases
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