HAM Radio Logbook is a manual QSO tracking utility for amateur radio operators on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Operators hire this tool to record radio contacts on a mobile device without the complexity of desktop logging software.
For Amateur radio operators seeking a mobile tool to track and manage their radio contacts.
What does it look like?
Key features
Manual entry of amateur radio contacts including callsign and session details.
Organization and editing of radio contact records within the app.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility with no visible monetization gates or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates released in over 680 days. The development history consists of a single minor update from September 2024, which focused on UI improvements. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or active development cycles for this application.
Who built it?
Vasilii Dmitriev
3 apps tracked · Utilities
Flying Hamsters
Thanksfor: развитие и привычкиUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal
How's the Utilities market?
The app functions as a basic, free-to-use utility with no active monetization, positioning it as a low-barrier tool for beginners.
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Key takeaways for HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal
Where is it heading?
The amateur radio utility market is consolidating around platforms that offer seamless integration with online services like LoTW and QRZ. HAM Radio Logbook's lack of updates leaves it exposed to obsolescence, meaning users will likely migrate to more active alternatives as their logging needs grow.
- The 22-month update gap suggests the developer has abandoned the project, which will eventually lead to app-breaking OS compatibility issues.
The SWOT
- Free-to-use utility model lowers the barrier for entry-level amateur radio operators.
- Manual QSO entry provides a simple, offline-capable interface for basic contact tracking.
- Implementation of ADIF export would allow users to migrate data to active platforms.
- Integration with online logging services would provide a clear differentiator against manual-only tools.
Next best moves
Ship ADIF export because it is the primary barrier to data portability → reduce churn risk
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is not a…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The intelligence report remains largely stable in terms of product features, but the analytical framework has shifted to emphasize the risks of project abandonment and market obsolescence.
Bottom line
HAM Radio Logbook serves as a basic manual logger for hobbyists, but the 22-month update gap makes it a high-risk choice for long-term data storage, so users should prioritize tools that support ADIF export to ensure their contact records remain portable.
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- [1] App Store, source
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