# FCC Exams vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamWaves at none against FCC Exams's 2. FCC Exams's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FCC Exams sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HamWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FCC Exams against 5.0 for HamWaves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FCC Exams has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | FCC Exams | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fcc-exams/id1445744938/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360019657) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### FCC Exams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fcc-exams/id1445744938)

Prepare for FCC commercial radio operator license exams with up-to-date practice questions. Covers various elements including basic law, general radiotelephone, and GMDSS practices. Run through practice tests to ensure readiness for your examination.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date practice questions, Covers multiple FCC exam elements, Basic Radio Law practice, General Radiotelephone practice, GMDSS Radio Operating Practices, Ship Radar Techniques practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FCC GROL Exam | $8.99 | one-time |
| FCC Commercial Radio Exam | $17.99 | 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 FCC Exams free?

FCC Exams 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, FCC Exams or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. FCC Exams averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FCC Exams or HamWaves have ads?

Neither FCC Exams nor HamWaves shows ads.

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