# Practical Wireless vs eBikes International

Practical Wireless and eBikes International both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Practical Wireless's written reviews are positive against 0% of eBikes International's. Practical Wireless also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). eBikes International's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Practical Wireless sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and eBikes International sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Practical Wireless against 5.0 for eBikes International. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practical Wireless has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Practical Wireless's written reviews are positive against 0% of eBikes International's.

Practical Wireless ships an update every 11 months, eBikes International every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practical Wireless | eBikes International |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebikes-international/id1569593793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Out the Door Enterprises Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569593795) |

## What reviewers say

### Practical Wireless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172)

This publication caters to licensed radio amateurs with a focus on practical construction and current hobby developments. It features news, equipment reviews, projects, and articles on various aspects of amateur radio, from HF to satellite operation.

**Highlights:** Practical constructional articles, Latest radio equipment reviews, Amateur radio news, Software-defined radio features, Satellite operation guides, DX-ing and DXpeditions

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practical Wireless 1M Sub | $4.49 | per month |
| Practical Wireless 3M Auto Sub | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Practical Wireless 12M Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| March 2019 (id:787085) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2020 (id:786436) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2020 (id:786434) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 (id:786428) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2020 (id:786426) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2021 (id:784571) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2022 (id:782105) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2022 (id:782103) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2022 (id:782101) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2022 (id:782099) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 (id:780104) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:819709) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2023 (id:723677) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2023 (id:723679) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:723683) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2024 (pp:1001350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (pp:1001365) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2024 (pp:1001355) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 (pp:1110350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1110389) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2023 (id:780108) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2023 (pp:886290) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2023 (pp:886285) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2023 (id:723673) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:723675) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2021 (id:784555) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2021 (id:784561) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2023 (id:780106) | $5.99 | one-time |


### eBikes International

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebikes-international/id1569593793)

This app provides the latest news, products, and adventures in the world of e-mobility and cycling. It covers the growing trend of e-bikes and their impact on urban environments. Users can access current and back issues, with subscription options available.

**Highlights:** Latest e-mobility news, eProduct reviews, eAdventure features, Coverage of cycling's impact on cities, Access to current and back issues, Subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBikes 12M Auto-Renew Sub | $5.49 | per year |
| Spring 2020 (id:357874) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2020 (id:357872) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2021 (id:355969) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Fall 2021(ID:657042) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Spring 2022 (id:684799) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2022 (id:710133) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1010980) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1081259) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1081317) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1144996) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Internat... (pp:983956) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1126843) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (pp:1126841) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBikes Interna... (id:1028679) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practical Wireless free?

Practical Wireless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eBikes International free?

eBikes International is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Practical Wireless or eBikes International?

Practical Wireless and eBikes International are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Practical Wireless or eBikes International have ads?

Neither Practical Wireless nor eBikes International shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Practical Wireless or eBikes International?

Practical Wireless ships an update every 11 months, and eBikes International every 18 months. Most recently, Practical Wireless was updated on September 17, 2026 and eBikes International on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*