Comparison

EIRP Calculator vs RF Calc JP

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

Head to head
About

EIRP Calculator

Features
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EIRP calculator let you calculate the effective transmission power with a given combination of radio transmitter and antenna. Equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) or, alternatively, effective isotropically radiated power is the amount of power that a theoretical isotropic antenna (which evenly distributes power in all directions) would emit to produce the peak power density observed in the direction of maximum antenna gain. (from Wikipedia)

About

RF Calc JP

Features
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RF Calc JP is a practical calculator for amateur radio and RF work, for iPhone and iPad. Its signature feature: apply gains and losses (dB) to an absolute power value (W, mW, dBm …) in sequence — follow a signal from the transmitter through cable loss and amplifier gain to the final output, right on the keypad. KEY FEATURE: MIX ABSOLUTE VALUES WITH dB Enter "1 W − 3.8 dB" and it instantly shows 26.2 dBm (= 0.4169 W = 416.9 mW). Working with absolute values (W/dBm) and relative values (dB) in a single line matches how you actually reason about a link. FEATURES • Power / dBm: convert among W / mW / µW / nW / dBm / dBW. Enter one value and see the rest at once (e.g., 1 W = 1000 mW = 30 dBm = 0 dBW). • RF Chain: start from an absolute power, then stack each stage's gain (+dB) or loss (−dB): TX output → cable loss → amplifier gain → final output. See every stage and name each one. • Voltage: convert among V / mV / µV / nV and dBV / dBmV / dBµV. Set an impedance (default 50 Ω; 75/600 Ω or custom) to convert to power/dBm. Choose RMS / Peak / Peak-to-Peak as the reference. • Unit Converter: convert power and voltage units together, showing multiple units at once. • dB Converter: convert between dB and power/voltage ratios (e.g., +3 dB → power ratio ≈1.9953 / voltage ratio ≈1.4125). • VSWR: convert among VSWR, reflection coefficient |Γ|, return loss, reflected power (%), and mismatch loss. • Power Efficiency: transmitter efficiency from DC voltage, current and RF output (e.g., 13.8 V × 20 A with 100 W RF → about 36.2%). Reverse modes give the required DC current or the expected RF output. BUILT RIGHT • All internal math is double precision and is never rounded mid-calculation — rounding happens only for display, so chained calculations stay accurate. • Results appear in several related units at once. Set the number of digits and engineering (SI-prefix) notation in Settings. • Save a calculation history on device to review later. • Each calculator keeps its input when you switch. Attenuator (ATT) correction and large text sizes (Dynamic Type) are supported. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone building a quick link budget from the rig to the antenna • Moving between voltage and power (dBm) • Converting VSWR and return loss without mental math • RF and electronics work that lives in dB and gain PRIVACY RF Calc JP collects no personal data and does no tracking. It runs fully offline with no account. Your calculation history is stored only on your device. SUBSCRIPTION All features are available via an auto-renewing subscription (¥200/year in Japan; equivalent local pricing elsewhere), with a 7-day free trial. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. A simple, accurate RF calculator for everyday operating and design. Feedback is welcome. 73! ■ Terms & Privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jpanhamlogapp.github.io/rfcalcjp/privacy.html

Screenshots

EIRP Calculator3 screens
RF Calc JP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EIRP Calculator at none against RF Calc JP's 1. EIRP Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). RF Calc JP's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 129 months). On price, ads 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. RF Calc JP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. EIRP Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EIRP Calculator ships an update every 129 months, RF Calc JP every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
EIRP Calculator versus RF Calc JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEIRP CalculatorRF Calc JP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 129 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingHashimoto Yoshikazu

In-app purchases

None

EIRP Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RF Calc JP

Subscriptions1
  • RF Calc JP Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$0.991 Year

Questions

Is EIRP Calculator free?
EIRP Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Calc JP free?
RF Calc JP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EIRP Calculator or RF Calc JP have ads?
Neither EIRP Calculator nor RF Calc JP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EIRP Calculator or RF Calc JP?
EIRP Calculator ships an update every 129 months, and RF Calc JP every 6 days. Most recently, EIRP Calculator was updated on October 26, 2026 and RF Calc JP on October 31, 2026.

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