HAM Distance: Grid & Callsignv5.0
Released April 9, 2026Redesign
iOS
What changed
- PerformanceComplete rebuild for native iOS experience with improved speed and smoothness
- New featureAutomatic iCloud sync for saved pairs across devices
- New featureInteractive Apple Maps integration with markers and distance lines
- PlatformNew Home screen widgets for latest calculations
- New featureNew statistics dashboard with distance metrics and distribution charts
- MonetizationAdded tip jar for optional developer support
- PerformanceFaster callsign lookups via local caching
- UXEnhanced Maidenhead grid locator support for 2-8 characters
- UXRedesigned calculator interface with persistent input state
- UXSecure credential storage using iOS Keychain
Original release notes
Completely rebuilt from the ground up! NEW IN 5.0 • Native iOS experience — faster, smoother, and designed for iPhone • iCloud sync — your saved pairs sync across devices automatically, no account needed • Apple Maps — interactive map with markers and distance lines for every pair • Home screen widgets — see your latest calculation at a glance • Statistics dashboard — total contacts, longest/shortest distance, average, and distribution chart • Tip jar — support development if you find the app useful IMPROVED • Faster callsign lookups with local caching • Better Maidenhead grid locator support (2-8 characters) • Cleaner calculator interface with persistent input state • Secure credential storage in iOS Keychain This is a major rewrite. If you run into any issues, please reach out at [email protected]. 73!