# HAM Test Prep vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is price: HamWaves at Free against HAM Test Prep's $1.99. HamWaves also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). HAM Test Prep's advantage is ratings volume (806 vs 2) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

HamWaves is free to download; HAM Test Prep costs $1.99 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 HAM Test Prep against 5.0 for HamWaves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAM Test Prep has 806 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of HAM Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAM Test Prep | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-technician/id297951496/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **806** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick J Maloney LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### HAM Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-technician/id297951496)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your amateur radio Technician license exam with a comprehensive question pool and practice tests. Identify weak areas, review FCC rules, and practice with adjustable settings. Optimized for mobile devices with accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Technician question pool (July 2022-June 2026), Practice exams with immediate feedback, Proficiency tracking by question group, View FCC rule text, Zoomable and pannable figures, Resume in-progress tests, Accessibility options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent exam prep
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful diagnostics and feedback
- 🚀 Efficient study process
- 👍 Great practice tests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of explanations for wrong answers
- 🔍 Repetitive questions in practice tests
- 📱 Not available on desktop/web

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Online/web version of the app
- Explanations for incorrect answers
- More diverse practice test questions


### 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 HAM Test Prep free?

HAM Test Prep costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamWaves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HAM Test Prep or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. HAM Test Prep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HAM Test Prep or HamWaves have ads?

Neither HAM Test Prep 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.*