Comparison

HamStudy.org vs TimeToSpeak

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HamStudy.org

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
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HamStudy is not your typical study app. Most study apps focus on practice exams, which is like studying for your math test by trying 20% of the questions on repeat. Study smarter with HamStudy. Instead of taking practice tests with random questions over and over, our intelligent Study Mode tracks your progress as you move through the questions—what you’ve seen, what you haven’t, and where you’re struggling—and focuses your study on the questions you need to see most. Full statistics are provided along the way, giving you insight into how many times you’ve gotten a question right or wrong as well as your overall study progress. Don’t worry, you can still take practice exams whenever you want. You won’t find a better tool to use alongside your favorite learning material. Through collaboration with some of the most recognized names in amateur radio, HamStudy allows you to simply choose from a selection of license manuals, then instantly adapts so you can match your study to the chapters, topics, and sections you’re used to†. Want to study just the questions from chapters 4 and 5? No problem. And when a question trips you up, just tap the Explain button to understand what you missed, review formulas, and read helpful study tips. Features: • HamStudy's intelligent study algorithms work with you to ensure you learn the questions, tracking your progress and adjusting the pace to keep you challenged but not frustrated. • Vetted user-submitted explanations help you avoid the pitfall of just memorizing answers. • Infinite practice exams. Fun fact: it takes around 70 practice exams before you’ll see every Technician question just once. Study more, test less! • Study all current US Amateur Radio question pools: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. Updates are downloaded automatically, and new pools are always included free when they are revised every four years. • English and Spanish translations included for US Amateur Radio pools. • Includes an ever-growing selection of international question pools, such as Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Argentina. • Supports multiple users on the same device, each with independent study history. • Sync your progress across all devices and study online with a free hamstudy.org account. • Share your progress with friends, instructors, or other HamStudy.org users and help each other keep progressing towards that next license exam! HamStudy is proud to be sponsored by Icom. † Disclaimer: HamStudy does not contain the actual instructional material from linked books, but works great with the book sitting on the table next to you! Images, names, and trademarks used with permission.

About

TimeToSpeak

Features
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TimeToSpeak is a powerful remote-control presentation timer designed specifically for the classroom. Control a large, easy-to-read display from your iPhone or iPad while students focus on a clean, distraction-free timer. Display the timer on another iPad, an external screen (AirPlay or HDMI), or even a web browser—giving you complete flexibility in any classroom setup. Move freely around the room and manage time discreetly without interrupting speeches, debates, readings, or performances. Flexible Display Options Show the timer wherever your students need it: • Another iPad • External display (AirPlay or HDMI) • Web browser (via local network) No internet required. TimeToSpeak works on your local network or with Personal Hotspot for direct device connections. Simple, Discreet Control Stay in control without being distracting: • Start, stop, and reset from your device • Monitor time privately while students present • Keep your classroom flowing smoothly Three Essential Timing Modes Adapt to any classroom activity: • Stopwatch – count up • Countdown Timer – count down to zero • Time-of-Day Countdown – track time remaining until class ends Clear Visual Cues Help students manage pacing at a glance: • Large, highly readable display • Color-coded timing stages • Clean, distraction-free design Built by an experienced educator, TimeToSpeak is designed for real classroom use—prioritizing clarity, reliability, and ease of use when it matters most. Keep presentations on time while maintaining a calm, focused learning environment.

Screenshots

HamStudy.org4 screens
TimeToSpeak3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: HamStudy.org at #5 against TimeToSpeak's unranked. TimeToSpeak's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HamStudy.org costs $3.99 and TimeToSpeak $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamStudy.org ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeToSpeak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
HamStudy.org versus TimeToSpeak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamStudy.orgTimeToSpeak
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignal StuffBryan Fry

Bugs and requests

HamStudy.org

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Email support not working
  • Occasional freezing or crashing

Requested features

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

TimeToSpeak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HamStudy.org

No in-app purchases

None

TimeToSpeak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamStudy.org free?
HamStudy.org costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeToSpeak free?
TimeToSpeak costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamStudy.org or TimeToSpeak have ads?
Neither HamStudy.org nor TimeToSpeak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamStudy.org or TimeToSpeak?
HamStudy.org ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeToSpeak every 2 weeks. Most recently, HamStudy.org was updated on October 21, 2026 and TimeToSpeak on October 7, 2026.

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