Comparison

GLookUp vs RUMlogNG2Go

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

Head to head
About

GLookUp

Features
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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

About

RUMlogNG2Go

This amateur radio contact logging tool offers comprehensive QSO logging, DXCC tracking, and integration with various online services. It supports file exchange via iCloud and iTunes, and can exchange data with select transceivers.

Highlights
  • QSO logging with DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
  • Log file compatibility with Mac RUMlogNG
  • Exchange logs via iCloud, iTunes Filesharing, or Files
  • Import/Export ADIF files
  • eQSL and LoTW user identification
  • Integrated telnet DX cluster
  • Real-time Grayline Map
Features
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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)

Screenshots

GLookUp4 screens
RUMlogNG2Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GLookUp at Free against RUMlogNG2Go's $4.99. GLookUp also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GLookUp is free to download; RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLookUp ships an update every 14 months, RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GLookUp versus RUMlogNG2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLookUpRUMlogNG2Go
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.7 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazunori WatanabeThomas Lindner, DL2RUM

Bugs and requests

GLookUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RUMlogNG2Go

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Date and time (UTC) fields not functioning properly
  • eQSL not working, incorrect password message
  • DX-CLUSTER without function, no response from Sysop
  • Will not download ADIF logs from onecloud
  • Local Time and UTC mixed, data converted to UTC
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  • Date display removed in recent updates
  • App crashes permanently (initially)
  • Logbook will not download ADIF logs
  • Cannot transfer log from iPad to QRZ.com
  • Cannot search logbook by other criteria
  • Does not flash up first name when adding call sign
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac requires copy-paste
  • ADIF import difficult, requires file type change and copy-paste
  • ADIF export option not available
  • Import from Dropbox does not import ADIF
  • Map not zoomable
  • Stopped working after update

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add K4D as rig option for TRX Control
  • Add AMP KPA1500
  • Add RT21-D Rotor Control
  • Search logbook by first name or town
  • Flash first name when adding call sign
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  • Auto-populate name and locator from QRZ
  • Pileup mode for iPad
  • Sync with RumLog NG on Mac without copy-paste
  • Integration with Hamlog.online
  • Export to iCloud Drive and/or MS OneDrive
  • Generic file import using file extension
  • Make map zoomable

In-app purchases

None

GLookUp

No in-app purchases

None

RUMlogNG2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLookUp free?
GLookUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUMlogNG2Go free?
RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GLookUp or RUMlogNG2Go have ads?
Neither GLookUp nor RUMlogNG2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLookUp or RUMlogNG2Go?
GLookUp ships an update every 14 months, and RUMlogNG2Go every 4 weeks. Most recently, GLookUp was updated on October 26, 2026 and RUMlogNG2Go on November 1, 2026.

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