# HamStudy.org vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is price: HamWaves at Free against HamStudy.org's $3.99. HamStudy.org's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

HamWaves is free to download; HamStudy.org costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HamStudy.org against 5.0 for HamWaves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamStudy.org has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of HamStudy.org's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamStudy.org | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamstudyorg/id1371288324/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signal Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371288323) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### HamStudy.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamstudyorg/id1371288324)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app offers an intelligent study mode that tracks your progress and focuses on areas where you struggle. It allows you to tailor your study to specific chapters and topics from license manuals, with explanations for difficult questions. Practice exams are also available.

**Highlights:** Intelligent study algorithms, Vetted user-submitted explanations, Infinite practice exams, Study all US Amateur Radio question pools, International question pools, Multi-user support, Cross-device progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great study tool
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient way to prepare for exams
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of exam material
- 👍 Helpful explanations and hints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes
- 👎 Some explanations could be clearer
- 🔋 Battery drain when using app extensively

**Reported bugs**

- Email support not working
- Occasional freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to clear test history
- More detailed performance analytics
- Spell out acronyms and define technical terms


### 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 HamStudy.org free?

HamStudy.org costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamWaves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HamStudy.org or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. HamStudy.org averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HamStudy.org or HamWaves have ads?

Neither HamStudy.org 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.*