Comparison

DBHamPlus vs HAMmade GRID

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

HAMmade GRID

Features
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Designed specifically for Amateur Radio Operators (Hams), HAMmade Grid is your ultimate companion for DXing, contesting, and field operations. The app now supports 6, 8, and 10 character Maidenhead Grid Locators, allowing more precise location information for advanced radio operations. Whether you are operating from your home QTH or working portable/rover; instantly find your Maidenhead Grid Locator, visualize the target station on the map, and point your antenna with precision. Key Features: -Precise Location & Grid: Instantly calculates your 6-character Maidenhead Grid Locator using real-time GPS data.  -Callsign Lookup: Enter any callsign to automatically fetch location, name, and station details. (requires paid QRZ.com membership) -QRZ.com & HamDB Integration: Log in with your QRZ.com account to access detailed profiles and station photos. No account? No problem. The app automatically falls back to HamDB public data for seamless lookups.  Band Availability Insight The app can now display the radio bands that are usable between two selected Maidenhead grid locators. This helps operators quickly evaluate which bands are likely to work at a given moment, making it easier to plan contacts, portable operations, and DX activities. -Smart Compass & Bearing: Calculates the exact Heading and Distance to the target station. The integrated live compass overlay helps you align your antenna directly to the signal source.  -Advanced Mapping: Visualize the target Grid square with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map modes.  -Unit Support: Switch between Kilometers (km) and Miles (mi) effortlessly.  -Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface optimized for night operations.  -Multi-Language: Supports English, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, and more.

Screenshots

DBHamPlus3 screens
HAMmade GRID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HAMmade GRID at every 4 days against DBHamPlus's every 24 months. DBHamPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, HAMmade GRID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DBHamPlus versus HAMmade GRID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBHamPlusHAMmade GRID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas SullivanOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

None

DBHamPlus

No in-app purchases

None

HAMmade GRID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DBHamPlus free?
DBHamPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAMmade GRID free?
HAMmade GRID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DBHamPlus or HAMmade GRID have ads?
Neither DBHamPlus nor HAMmade GRID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBHamPlus or HAMmade GRID?
DBHamPlus ships an update every 24 months, and HAMmade GRID every 4 days. Most recently, DBHamPlus was updated on October 3, 2026 and HAMmade GRID on October 5, 2026.

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