# HAM Test Prep:  General

> Amateur Radio General license exam preparation with practice tests and FCC rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick J Maloney LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-general/id298756574 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick J Maloney LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 575 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-general/id298756574/reviews.md

## What is HAM Test Prep?

Includes the General Question Pool effective July 1, 2023!

Not sure if you want to buy?  Try out the "Lite" version of this app!

Upgrade your HAM license from Technician to General!  With the elimination of the Morse Code requirement, there is no reason not to upgrade your license to gain additional privileges!

Amateur Radio License exams are composed of questions from a pool.  Use this application prior to taking your exam to review and practice all possible questions.  Then, test your knowledge with practice exams!

After completing your first practice exam, the question pool screen will display your proficiency in each question group for all practice exams you have completed.

You may choose to receive immediate feedback on right and wrong answers when taking a practice test.  On practice tests, questions in a group will not be repeated until all of them have been used.

Some questions require you to review associated Figures.  These figures may be zoomed and panned on iPhone/iPod touch.

FCC rule text is viewable within the application.  All sections can be browsed from the main screen.  Additionally, for questions where rule sections have been identified, the rule text can be viewed on the question screen when studying the question pool or reviewing test results.

An in-progress practice test can be resumed if you exit the test or the application.

Current General question pool is valid through June 30, 2027.

Versions of this application for both the Technician and Extra license classes are also available.

This app has these additional features:
• Accessibility option for vision-impaired users to exclude questions with figures
• Dark mode support
• Portrait and Landscape support on iPad
• Swipe gestures to navigate between questions
• Tap on answer to select it
• Double-tap or use pinch gesture to zoom Figures on iPhone and iPod touch
• Buttons to skip to next/previous wrong answer in test results 
• ARRL question number displayed on practice tests 
• Configurable Test Settings 
• Optional randomizing of test answers 
• Optional auto-advance during test

## Key features

- General question pool access
- Practice exams
- Proficiency tracking
- Immediate feedback option
- View FCC rule text
- Zoomable figures
- Accessibility options

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of HAM Test Prep?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent exam prep
- 👍 Very handy and easy to use
- 🎉 Helped pass exams on first try
- 📚 Great study guide and training aid
- 🏆 Effective way to learn and prepare

**Cons**

- 🔀 Randomize answers needed in practice tests
- 📊 Inconsistent progress tracking in study sections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior between iPhone and iPad versions

**Most requested features**

- Add randomize answers option for practice tests
- Improve progress tracking and reset functionality in study sections

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-general/id298756574/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent Amateur Radio Exam Prep!

*2025-12-13*

I purchased the app on the recommendation of a good friend who used it for exam preparation and it was worth the money! I studied for a couple of weeks before the exam and I received an excellent score! I used both the Technician and General exam prep apps and I took both exams today, back to back and passed both with great results. I just purchased the Amateur Extra app for the exam next month. I highly recommend this app!

### 5/5 — Very handy

*2025-05-07*

I’m using this to study for my general license. I like that it is off-line and not connected to some account somewhere. I have found it very handy for practice exams and measuring my own progress. I don’t think I’m using all of its features, but it works perfectly for me so far.

### 5/5 — Perfect Score on Exam

*2025-03-02*

I read the book first, then went back and highlighted the important info. I used this app as a flash card sort of technique.  If I I got a question wrong, I would stay in that section till I got them all correct. Later on, at lunch and at night I would go back to the sections that gave me a hard time.  In the morning I would review half of the app. The following day I would do the other half. So, the night before test day I reviewed the whole app, of all the questions that were in the app, I only missed 2. On test day, I reviewed only those two.  So, taking the exam was very easy, I thought it would be harder, scored 35/35 and was the first one to finish. I wasn’t racing, I just knew the answers. Going to get the “Extra” app.

### 2/5 — Randomize answers

*2025-01-30, version 3.2.0*

Please update randomize answers to be included on practice questionnaire pool and not just the tests.  Will update to five stars once implemented.  Thanks!

### 5/5 — Great training Aid

*2024-11-15, version 3.2.0*

Fastest way to learn.

### 5/5 — Easy to make your lincense

*2024-02-05, version 3.0.0*

I used this program to make my tech lincense now I am studying for my general great program

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-06-04, version 3.0.0*

Great study guide

### 5/5 — Great way to study and prep for exam

*2023-05-22*

Hard to imagine prepping for the exam any other way. I used the Technician app as a study guide and to prep for my first exam - passed on first attempt. In revisiting the Technician practice exams, I’ve retained what I learned a year ago. I’m using the General app in the same way - as a study guide, and eventually for practice exams. These apps have proven money well spent.

### 5/5 — Excellent way to learn!!!

*2023-03-24, version 3.0.0*

Taking the tests while studying with my Arrl book helped me see exactly where my “weak spots” were and helped me to focus my study areas more appropriately.

### 5/5 — Great Instruction!

*2023-03-07, version 3.0.0*

Informative!

## Frequently asked questions about HAM Test Prep

### What does this app do?

This application is designed to help users prepare for the Amateur Radio General license exam. It provides access to the official question pool, allows users to take practice exams, and offers features to review FCC rules and track study progress.

### What are the key features for studying?

Key features include access to the current General question pool, the ability to take unlimited practice exams with immediate feedback, and a proficiency tracker that shows your performance in different question groups. You can also view associated figures, which can be zoomed and panned, and access FCC rule text directly within the app.

### How much does this app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is a 'Lite' version available to try before purchasing the full version.

### What are the system requirements or compatibility?

The app supports iPhone and iPod touch with zoomable figures. It also offers portrait and landscape support on iPad. Accessibility options for vision-impaired users are included, along with dark mode support.

### What are common use cases for this app?

The primary use case is studying for and passing the Amateur Radio General license exam. Users can practice answering questions, identify areas where they need more study, and familiarize themselves with the exam format and FCC regulations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2024-03-31

• Added accessibility option for vision-impaired users to exclude questions with figures

### 3.1.1 — 2024-02-05

• Questions G1C08 and G1C10 removed
• Text of answer D on question G2E12 modified

### 3.1.0 — 2023-06-30

• Contains new General Question Pool which goes into effect July 1, 2023
• Dark mode is now supported

### 3.0.0 — 2020-09-21

• Support for all devices
• New, high-quality figure images
• On iPhone/iPod touch, figures are now embedded in the questions and may be zoomed/panned in-place
• Various user interface updates
• Note that this update will clear your Test History
• Please contact support via in-app 'About Application' page or directly via support@patrickjmaloneyllc.com to report any issues

### 2.9.5 — 2019-12-03

• Fix crashes under iOS 13

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## More apps by Patrick J Maloney LLC

- [HAM Test Prep:  Technician](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-technician/id297951496)
- [HAM Test Prep:  Extra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-extra/id298760002)
- [HAM Test Prep Lite: Technician](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-lite-technician/id303413588)
- [HAM Test Prep Lite:  General](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-lite-general/id303413935)
- [HAM Test Prep Lite:  Extra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-lite-extra/id303414909)

All apps by Patrick J Maloney LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499

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