Comparison

HAM QuickLog vs SDR

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

Head to head
About

HAM QuickLog

This app offers rapid logging for amateur radio operators, featuring customizable templates and offline tools. It allows for direct logging on mobile devices, eliminating the need for later transcription, and can generate printable PDF logs.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast contact logging
  • Purpose-built logging templates
  • Offline utility tools
  • Home screen widget
  • PDF log creation
  • ADIF import/export
  • One-tap callsign lookup
Features
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Log contacts in seconds, not minutes. HAM QuickLog is the complete HAM radio app combining lightning-fast logging with 11 built-in tools, perfect for casual operators, POTA activators, contesters and SWLs. Why operators choose HAM QuickLog: * Purpose-built templates: HF, SWL, Contest, POTA, minimal and Full templates show only the fields you need * Lightning-fast entry: Auto-fill some fields, field copying, and smart defaults minimize typing * Works anywhere: Includes several online and 6 fully offline tools (Grid Calculator, Azimuth Calculator, Q-Codes, UTC Clock, ITU Prefixes, My Grid & Location) * Zero paper in the field: Log directly on your iPhone or iPad, no transcribing later Home Screen Widget: See your latest QSOs and log stats at a glance — right from your Home Screen. No need to open the app. PDF creation: Generate a clean, printable PDF of your log. Print it directly from the app or share it — perfect for club submissions, personal archives or Field Day documentation. Built-in HAM Tools: * DX Cluster * Contest Calendar * Grid & Azimuth Calculators * QRZ & HamQTH Browsers * SOTA Cluster * Q-Codes Reference * ITU Callsign Prefixes * UTC Clock * And more Professional features: * Full ADIF import/export * Automatic duplicate checking (Contest mode) * One-tap callsign lookup (QRZ & HamQTH) * Dedicated SWL template * Works on iPhone and iPad Perfect for: * Quick portable logging on iPhone or iPad * POTA activators logging from parks * Contest operators needing speed * Field Day operations * SWLs tracking what they hear * Home station everyday logging Whether you're activating a park, working a contest, or enjoying casual QSOs, HAM QuickLog keeps you on the air - not buried in paperwork.

About

SDR

Control compatible Icom transceivers remotely or locally from your iPad. Offers full operation, dual VFO, a logbook, and integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4, SSTV, and CW decoding.

Highlights
  • Remote transceiver operation
  • Dual VFO and DualWatch
  • Integrated logbook with ADIF support
  • FT8/FT4, SSTV, and CW decoder tools
  • DX-Cluster integration
  • Call sign lookup and map display
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Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPad SDR-Control is a full featured iPad App to operate your Icom Transceiver at home or from around the world without additional Hard- or Software. Important: This App requires one of the following Icom Transceivers: IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-7760 or the IC-R8600 Receiver or the new IC-7300 MK2 FACTS AND FEATURES: ■ Native iOS 26 app, backward compatible to iOS 17 ■ Compatible to any new Silicon M or older CPUs ■ Complete operation of your Icom Transceiver in all modes ■ Use the App local or to remote access of your Transceiver from any place without additional Hard- or Software ■ Dual VFO support (single Waterfall) ■ DualWatch support (Audio from both VFOs at the same time) ■ Logbook with auto logging, ADIF Im-/Export ■ UDP Log submission when using external logging software ■ Integrated full featured FT8 / FT4 Tool ■ Integrated SSTV receiver (NEW) ■ Integrated CW Decoder (NEW) ■ Integrated APRS Tool (NEW) ■ Integrated CW Keyer ■ DX-Cluster integration ■ Spots (from FT8, DX-Cluster) will be displayed in Waterfall ■ Band limits and Band-Modes will be displayed in Waterfall ■ Call sign lookup integrated ■ Displays Calls on Map with heading and distance information ■ MIDI Controller support ■ Keyboard shortcuts ■ And much more... WHAT YOU NEED: - An Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-7760 or IC-7300 MK2 Transceiver or IC-R8600 Receiver - The Transceiver needs to be connected to your Network (WiFi or LAN) - No USB cable needed or supported - An iPad that runs at least iOS 17 Find out more here: https://ham-radio-apps.com Read the Manual: http://go-to.me/sdrcontrol-ios-manual

Screenshots

HAM QuickLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAM QuickLog at $2.99 against SDR's $49.99. HAM QuickLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). SDR's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

HAM QuickLog costs $2.99 and SDR $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HAM QuickLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SDR has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of HAM QuickLog's written reviews are positive against 80% of SDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HAM QuickLog ships an update every 5 weeks, SDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HAM QuickLog versus SDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAM QuickLogSDR
Price$2.99 — better$49.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings167 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirculesMarcus Roskosch

Customer experience

HAM QuickLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

SDR

All ratings67 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative15.7%

In-app purchases

None

HAM QuickLog

No in-app purchases

None

SDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAM QuickLog free?
HAM QuickLog costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDR free?
SDR costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAM QuickLog or SDR?
HAM QuickLog is rated higher. HAM QuickLog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SDR averages 4.2 from 67 ratings.
Do HAM QuickLog or SDR have ads?
Neither HAM QuickLog nor SDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAM QuickLog or SDR?
HAM QuickLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and SDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, HAM QuickLog was updated on September 22, 2026 and SDR on September 23, 2026.

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