# Test Patrón vs VHF Trainer Lite

Test Patrón and VHF Trainer Lite both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Test Patrón's written reviews are positive against 50% of VHF Trainer Lite's. Test Patrón also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). VHF Trainer Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Test Patrón sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. VHF Trainer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Test Patrón against 5.0 for VHF Trainer Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Test Patrón has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Test Patrón's written reviews are positive against 50% of VHF Trainer Lite's.

Test Patrón ships an update every 2 weeks, VHF Trainer Lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Test Patrón | VHF Trainer Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-patron/id1048203359/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhf-trainer-lite/id1179745183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro](https://appshunter.io/developer/476976572) | [Advenio Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142393703) |

## What reviewers say

### Test Patrón

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-patron/id1048203359)

Prepare for Spanish nautical license exams with a vast question bank and personalized study modes. Track your progress and ensure your knowledge is up-to-date with the latest regulations. Offers simulated exams, random tests, and topic-specific quizzes.

**Highlights:** Extensive question bank (>8,000), Personalized study based on license and location, Exam simulation mode, Random and topic-based tests, Progress tracking and statistics, Up-to-date with latest regulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acceso ILIMITADO | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Acceso ILIMITADO | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Acceso ILIMITADO. | $17.99 | per month |
| Acceso ILIMITADO | $57.99 | per 2 months |
| Preguntas PREMIUM | $6.99 | one-time |


### VHF Trainer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhf-trainer-lite/id1179745183)

Learn and practice VHF radio, Digital Selective Calling, and GMDSS with an immersive experience. This app offers learning modules, tests, and 3D simulations to help you master maritime radiocommunication equipment and distress procedures in a safe environment.

**Highlights:** VHF radio, DSC, and GMDSS learning, Interactive tests and quizzes, 3D maritime simulation, Distress alert practice, Progress tracking and scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Test Patrón free?

Test Patrón is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VHF Trainer Lite free?

VHF Trainer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Test Patrón or VHF Trainer Lite?

VHF Trainer Lite is rated higher. Test Patrón averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while VHF Trainer Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Test Patrón or VHF Trainer Lite have ads?

Test Patrón shows ads; VHF Trainer Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Test Patrón or VHF Trainer Lite?

Test Patrón ships an update every 2 weeks, and VHF Trainer Lite monthly. Most recently, Test Patrón was updated on October 5, 2026 and VHF Trainer Lite on October 15, 2026.

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