HamTester General vs Learn Electronics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamTester General
Prepare for your ham radio FCC General Class exam with unlimited practice tests. This app simulates real exam sessions, providing immediate feedback on your answers and highlighting correct responses.
- Unlimited exam generation
- Complete General Class Question Pool
- Immediate exam grading
- Feedback on errant questions
- Display of correct answers
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This application will generate unlimited examinations for you to take to prepare you for your actual testing session. NOTE: The Question Pool is valid for testing sessions beginning July 1, 2024 to June 29, 2027. "It is important to realize that to prepare someone to take an exam, you need to do more than just present a question pool. It is more than just questions/answers, statistics etc. It requires a mental preparation also. I created the HamTester series Technician, General and Extra to be as close to a real FCC exam session as I could, to prepare the student for more than just a list of questions." - Gene Backlin And Gene should know. Since 2000, Gene has been a Volunteer Examiner(VE) and has presided over 150 examination sessions. He has seen what it takes to pass, as well as mentored and encouraged/tutored those who have not. "It is a great hobby, and if I have been able in any way to help you achieve your ham ticket, I am thankful for your trust in my application" - Gene Backlin Features include: - Unlimited Examination Generation. - Complete General Class Question Pool included for immediate study. - Immediate grading of exam upon completion. - Feedback of questions that are errant, including multiple display of incorrect answer chosen as well as correct answer expected.
Learn Electronics
This app provides comprehensive tutorials for learning electronics, from basic concepts to advanced topics. It covers fundamental components, circuit design, and various branches of electronics, making it accessible for beginners and those interested in practical applications.
- Beginner to advanced electronics tutorials
- Covers basic components and circuit design
- Explains electrical current, voltage, and resistance
- Includes topics like semiconductors and amplifiers
- Demystifies practical electronics
- Learn to read schematics and build circuits
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Master Electronics from Zero to Advanced Level. Learn everything about electronics with step-by-step tutorials covering basic to advanced concepts. Perfect for students, hobbyists, and engineering professionals. NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED. Start with the fundamentals and progress to advanced circuit design, digital electronics, and semiconductor technology at your own pace. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: - Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors - AC and DC Circuit Theory - Semiconductors and Diodes - Transistors and Amplifiers - Digital Electronics and Logic Gates - Boolean Algebra and Binary Numbers - Oscillators and Power Supplies - Electromagnetism - Combinational Logic and Counters - Filters, Antennas and Receivers - Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits KEY FEATURES: - Beginner to Advanced Level Content - Step-by-Step Easy Tutorials - Covers 20+ Major Electronics Topics - Simple Language for Easy Understanding - Perfect for Students and Professionals - Free and Comprehensive Content WHO IS THIS APP FOR: - Engineering and Electronics Students - Hobbyists Building Their First Circuit - Professionals Refreshing Their Knowledge - Anyone Curious About How Electronics Work Download now and start your electronics learning journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HamTester General at 5.0 against Learn Electronics's 1.8. HamTester General also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Learn Electronics's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
HamTester General costs $0.99 and Learn Electronics $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HamTester General holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Electronics has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of HamTester General's written reviews are positive against 7% of Learn Electronics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HamTester General ships an update every 3 months, Learn Electronics every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamTester General | Learn Electronics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 7.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gene Backlin | Saqib Masood |
Customer experience
HamTester General
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In-app purchases
HamTester General
No in-app purchases
Learn Electronics
No in-app purchases
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