# Ham Radio Exam Prep vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamWaves at 100% against Ham Radio Exam Prep's 0%. HamWaves also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ham Radio Exam Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ham Radio Exam Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HamWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ham Radio Exam Prep's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ham Radio Exam Prep | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-prep-tech/id1322868052/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Satterfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/525215472) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### Ham Radio Exam Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-prep-tech/id1322868052)

Prepare for the Ham Radio Technician exam with practice quizzes covering the 2018-2022 FCC question pool. Study topics in small, focused sections with instant feedback and review solutions. Results sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** 2018-2022 FCC question pool, Topic-focused quizzes, Small study sections (10-15 questions), Solutions screen for review, Instant feedback, iCloud sync, Component diagrams

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Sample Questions | $2.99 | one-time |


### HamWaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735)

This app guides aspiring amateur radio operators in the US through the licensing process. It covers exam study, taking the test, getting on the air, and understanding radio equipment and operations. It's designed for new and prospective Technician level operators.

**Highlights:** FCC license process navigation, Exam study and testing information, Getting on-the-air guidance, Radio equipment selection, Technician level band-plan, Online and in-person event resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ham Radio Exam Prep free?

Ham Radio Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HamWaves free?

HamWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ham Radio Exam Prep or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. Ham Radio Exam Prep averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ham Radio Exam Prep or HamWaves have ads?

Neither Ham Radio Exam Prep nor HamWaves shows ads.

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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.*