# Ham Radio Exam - Tech

> Study and prepare for the Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. (iPhone/iPad app by Roy Watson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-tech/id601991935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roy Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/581033712)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 233 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-tech/id601991935/reviews.md

## What is Ham Radio Exam?

"Ham Radio Exam - Tech" will help the user pass his/her examination for a Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License. Newly updated to include the question pool for exams administered after 01 July 2018. See "What's new in this version" for installation instructions if you are already using this app prior to upgrading.

Ham Radio Exam allows the user to review the correct answers to the official pool of questions that will appear on their Technician license exam. 

The user can also take quizzes of each topic that will be on the exam as well as take simulated examinations that exactly mimic the license exam that the user will take.

The users performance is stored so that the user can track their progress as they continue their preparations.

Ham Radio Exam even allows the user to find an examination session near them and to follow ham radio news.

## Key features

- Technician Class license exam preparation
- Official question pool review
- Topic-specific quizzes
- Simulated license examinations
- Performance tracking
- Find local exam sessions

## What do users think of Ham Radio Exam?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✅ Highly effective for passing technician exam on first attempt
- 🚀 Fast and convenient way to study anytime, anywhere
- 📊 Excellent progress tracking and performance analytics
- 🎯 Focused section-by-section study approach
- 💚 Free app with no paywalls
- 🔄 Comprehensive question pool covering all test material
- ⚡ Quick practice tests with instant feedback
- 🧠 Effective rote memorization and learning method
- 👍 Simple, intuitive user interface
- 📱 Easy navigation between sections and quizzes
- 🎓 Identifies weak areas for targeted studying
- 🌟 Questions match actual exam word-for-word
- 🏆 Consistently high pass rates reported by users
- 🙏 Free app with no tracking or data theft
- ⭐ Responsive developer who updates regularly

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes when accessing sample/practice tests
- 🐛 App crashes during section quizzes
- 🎨 Poor color contrast in test results display
- 🔄 Sample tests not random enough, repeating questions
- ❌ Some questions have incorrect answer choices
- ⚠️ Equations entered incorrectly in some questions
- 🔍 Incomplete question pool coverage
- 📱 iPhone version not updated while iPad version is
- 🔐 App accesses clipboard without clear reason
- ⚠️ Some questions missing from actual exam
- 🎲 Certain questions never appear in practice tests
- 🔤 Answers improperly lettered in some cases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to take sample/practice tests
- App crashes when taking section quizzes
- Sample test completely blanks out when pressed
- Missed questions not clickable in app
- Practice test randomization algorithm shows same questions repeatedly
- Clipboard access without user consent
- iPhone version not updated with new question pool
- Incorrect answer lettering in some questions
- Some equations displayed incorrectly
- App crashes on startup for some users

**Most requested features**

- Higher contrast color scheme for test results
- Option to view correct answers without incorrect options
- Separate submit and answer selection actions to prevent accidental clicks
- Review all answers before submitting practice tests
- Better randomization algorithm for practice tests
- Clickable recommended questions that open the full question
- Dark mode option
- Ability to focus on specific weak areas more easily

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-tech/id601991935/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-02-19, version 1.5.2*

It’s super easy way to take practice test 3 times a day in my free time. Took me about 4 days to get my tech license by watching YouTube videos and taking this practice test.

### 5/5 — Test Results

*2025-11-02, version 1.5.2*

This app is totally awesome. Thanks. 
The only suggestion would be to change the test results color to more of a high contrast. The current color scheme is hard to read. Ernie

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2025-08-13, version 1.5.2*

I used the app for studying and passed the test. Thank you so much for it.

### 5/5 — Worked for me!

*2025-08-04, version 1.5.2*

There’s really no reason to pay for an app if you’ve already bought a study book. I bought the ARRL study book and read through it. Then I used this app to take about 300 practice tests over a 7-8 day period. I passed my tech test the first try.

### 5/5 — Worked for me!

*2025-06-28, version 1.5.2*

I used this series exclusively to study for my test. Use this and study the correct answers. Casually two weeks in advance of test. Score above 80% and show up for the test. 73!

### 5/5 — Just do it

*2025-04-28, version 1.5.2*

Why this is free, I do not know. Excellent training!

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2025-02-22, version 1.5.2*

Great way to study and pass the ham radio test. Highly recommended!!!

### 5/5 — None Better

*2024-12-06, version 1.5.2*

It works almost without you having to think. The flash card method sorta just downloads the right answers into your brain subliminally… and it’s free. I’ve tried the others and this is the best. I passed the first time with a score around 90%

### 5/5 — Great app ham operators license

*2024-07-19, version 1.5.2*

A very good app for getting tour ham radio license. Easy to use, practice test to check your progress, with incorrect answers shown so you can work on those a little more. 
Three separate apps, technician, general and extra. 
I started out to just get the tech license and it went so well with the app, I decided to go for the general as well. Still had a couple of weeks before test time so i said what the heck might as well go for all three. 
And I passed all three at one testing. I only used these apps, reading through all the questions a couple of times a day only focusing on the correct answers.  I limited my study time to about 20 to 30 minutes per session, any longer and I would lose focus.
Very hapoy with the apps, don’t know that I could have gotten all three in such a short time without using these. There are other apps and also online study guides, these are the ones I ended up with. I did try online and a couple of other apps, but these just seemed perfect for me. Plus they are free. 
Ky4ui

### 5/5 — Passed my Technician first attempt!

*2024-06-22, version 1.5.2*

This app is fabulous for rote memorization of the questions. I used the app to study religiously before my test and passed on the first attempt!!

## Frequently asked questions about Ham Radio Exam

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help users pass their examination for a Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License. It provides access to the official question pool, allows for topic-specific quizzes, and simulates the actual license exam.

### What features does the app offer for exam preparation?

The app allows users to review correct answers from the official question pool, take quizzes on each exam topic, and complete simulated examinations that mirror the real test. It also stores user performance to track progress.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Can I find exam sessions near me with this app?

Yes, the app includes a feature that allows users to find examination sessions in their local area. It also provides access to ham radio news.

### What question pool does this app use?

The app is updated to include the question pool for exams administered after July 1, 2018, ensuring users are studying with the most current material for their Technician license exam.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2023-07-11

Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.5.1 — 2022-07-03

Fixes missing figures.

### 1.5.0 — 2022-07-03

New question pool covering exams given from 7/1/22 to 6/30/26

### 1.4.0 — 2018-09-24

- New question pool database for 2018-2022.
- Preparing for new server and upcoming online version.

### 1.3.5 — 2017-11-27

- Part two of fix for non-display of figure graphics.

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