GLookUp vs RUMlogNG2Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLookUp
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This app shows area of Grid Locator (aka Grid Square) on the map. App can accept either 4 digit (e.g. JN47) or 6 digit (e.g. JN47RN) Input is not case-sensitive. General grid locator (Grid Square) info is found at, http://www.arrl.org/grid-squares
RUMlogNG2Go
This application serves as a contact logging tool for amateur radio enthusiasts. It allows users to manage their QSO logs, import and export data in ADIF format, and integrate with various online services for QSL confirmation and log uploads. Features include DXCC tracking, sunrise/sunset calculations, and DX cluster integration.
- Contact logging for amateur radio
- ADIF file import and export
- DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
- eQSL and LoTW user identification
- Integrated telnet DX cluster
- Real-time Grayline Map
- Transceiver data exchange
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RUMlog is a contact logging tool for amateur radio, very similar and log file compatible to the Mac logger RUMlogNG. * Use the same log file on your Mac computer * 4 user definable logging fields * Exchange the logs via iTunes Filesharing, iCloud or Files * Import ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Export ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Log your QSOs up to 3cm * Logging includes DXCC, heading and distance calculations * eQSL and/or LoTW users will be identified during logging * Can save your current position into the Note field, useful for portable or mobile operation * Sunset and sunrise calculations * RUMlog keeps track of your worked and confirmed countries * Direct log upload to eQSL (iPad only) * Direct QSL download from eQSL * Direct QSL download from LoTW * Direct log/QSO upload to Club Log * Integrated telnet DX cluster, including a spot collector * DX cluster command macros * LoTW ans eQSL users are marked in a dx spot * Real Time Grayline Map, showing short and log path to the station * HamQTH.com and qrz.com integration * Basic data exchange with Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers using the Pigtail hardware (http://pignology.net) or a Bluetooth LE interface (iPad and few TRX only) * Full control panel for Elecraft K3, KX3 and KX2 (iPad only) * Direct IC-705 control over Bluetooth LE for iPad and iPhone * Work RTTY, PSK and CW using the Elecraft transceivers built in functions (iPad only) * DXCC table with counter (including Deleted DXCCs)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GLookUp at Free against RUMlogNG2Go's $4.99. GLookUp also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). RUMlogNG2Go's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months). On 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
GLookUp is free to download; RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GLookUp ships an update every 14 months, RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on March 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLookUp | RUMlogNG2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (251 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 251 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazunori Watanabe | Thomas Lindner, DL2RUM |
In-app purchases
GLookUp
No in-app purchases
RUMlogNG2Go
No in-app purchases
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