HAM QuickLog vs IO ∙ Converter & Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lightning-fast contact logging
- Purpose-built logging templates
- Offline utility tools
- Home screen widget
- PDF log creation
- ADIF import/export
- One-tap callsign lookup
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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.
IO ∙ Converter & Calculator
This utility app offers a comprehensive solution for unit and currency conversions, featuring live currency updates and a built-in calculator. It supports a wide range of units across multiple categories and is available on various Apple platforms.
- 13 conversion categories
- Over 120 units supported
- Live currency exchange rates
- Integrated calculator
- Cross-platform availability (Apple devices)
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IO (Input/Output) is a powerful and simple multiplatform unit and currency converter. Features: ∙ 13 essential categories ∙ Over 120 different units ∙ Live currency updates ∙ Calculator functionality (on iPhone and iPad) ∙ Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac ∙ No Ads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HAM QuickLog at 92% against IO ∙ Converter & Calculator's 33%. HAM QuickLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). IO ∙ Converter & Calculator's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, 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
HAM QuickLog costs $2.99 and IO ∙ Converter & Calculator $0.99 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of HAM QuickLog's written reviews are positive against 33% of IO ∙ Converter & Calculator's.
HAM QuickLog ships an update every 5 weeks, IO ∙ Converter & Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAM QuickLog | IO ∙ Converter & Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mircules | Alex Codrington |
Customer experience
HAM QuickLog
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In-app purchases
HAM QuickLog
No in-app purchases
IO ∙ Converter & Calculator
No in-app purchases
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