# HamLog

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id308437400](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id308437400)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id308437400`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pignology, LLC
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.113
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-22
- **First published:** 2009-03-27
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hamlog/id308437400)
- **Website:** [http://pignology.net](http://pignology.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pignology.net/privacy/](http://pignology.net/privacy/)

## Description

HamLog is a comprehensive amateur radio logging and tools app for field and mobile use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It combines contact logging with rig control via the Pigtail device and a wide array of DX, band plans, and planning tools in one portable package.

From QRZ XML and HamQTH lookups to ADIF/CSV export and import, cloud synchronization, maps, propagation data, and DX clusters, HamLog offers a robust set of utilities for quick, in-the-field logging and interoperability with other devices. It also includes QSO recording, field-day features, grid-square and bearing calculators, voice macros, and more to support both casual and serious operators.

## Rankings

- #179,045 — Overall

## Review summary

HamLog is a feature-rich ham radio logger with an extensive toolset, robust callsign lookup, easy portability, and value. Many users praise its breadth and customization. However, recurring concerns include export limitations (ADIF/Cabrillo not fully supported), outdated or non-functional call sign lookup, stability issues and occasional crashes, lack of timely developer support, and UI/OS compatibility problems after updates. It remains useful when it works, but reliability and maintenance gaps hinder contests and long sessions.

### Pros

- Extensive all-in-one toolset beyond simple logging.
- Strong call sign lookup feature that integrates with logs.
- Customizable fields and POTA/SOTA support.
- Reliable, well-maintained, and easy to use; good value.
- Backup via email for log sharing.

### Cons

- Call sign lookup sometimes fails and data is not updated.
- Export formats (ADIF/Cabrillo) not fully supported—missing fields or export crashes.
- Stability issues and crashes during logging or export.
- Poor or unresponsive developer support.
- UI/OS compatibility issues after updates (broken formatting, dark-mode readability).

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