# HAM QuickLog vs RepeaterPhone

The clearest difference is rating: HAM QuickLog at 5.0 against RepeaterPhone's 4.4. HAM QuickLog also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (92% vs 71%). RepeaterPhone's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 1) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

HAM QuickLog costs $2.99 and RepeaterPhone $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HAM QuickLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 88 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 71% of RepeaterPhone's.

HAM QuickLog ships an update every 5 weeks, RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAM QuickLog | RepeaterPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-quicklog/id939665753/reviews)** | [4.4 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 63 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mircules](https://appshunter.io/developer/595659821) | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) |

## What reviewers say

### HAM QuickLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-quicklog/id939665753)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RepeaterPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk interface, EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection, Node directory search, Favorite nodes, Bluetooth headset support, Watch extension control

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls

**Requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAM QuickLog free?

HAM QuickLog costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAM QuickLog or RepeaterPhone?

HAM QuickLog is rated higher. HAM QuickLog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 from 88 ratings.

### Do HAM QuickLog or RepeaterPhone have ads?

Neither HAM QuickLog nor RepeaterPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAM QuickLog or RepeaterPhone?

HAM QuickLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and RepeaterPhone every 2 months. Most recently, HAM QuickLog was updated on October 19, 2026 and RepeaterPhone on October 19, 2026.

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