# HamStudy.org vs Signals Companion

The clearest difference is price: Signals Companion at Free against HamStudy.org's $3.99. Signals Companion also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.4). HamStudy.org's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 3) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Signals Companion 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 Signals Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamStudy.org has 2.7K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Signals Companion's.

HamStudy.org ships an update every 3 weeks, Signals Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamStudy.org | Signals Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamstudyorg/id1371288324/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-companion/id6504300871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signal Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371288323) | [Ethar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654784802) |

## What reviewers say

### HamStudy.org

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Education, #51 Top Paid (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


### Signals Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-companion/id6504300871)

Explore the history of communication and computing through interactive augmented reality exhibits. This app brings museum artifacts to life with 3D models, animations, and multimedia content, offering an engaging educational experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Exhibits, Interactive Learning, Virtual Tour Guides, Multimedia Content, Social Sharing, Offline Mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamStudy.org free?

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

### Is Signals Companion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HamStudy.org or Signals Companion?

Signals Companion is rated higher. HamStudy.org averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Signals Companion averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HamStudy.org or Signals Companion have ads?

Neither HamStudy.org nor Signals Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamStudy.org or Signals Companion?

HamStudy.org ships an update every 3 weeks, and Signals Companion fortnightly. Most recently, HamStudy.org was updated on October 29, 2026 and Signals Companion on October 24, 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.*