# HAM Test Prep vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is price: HamWaves at Free against HAM Test Prep's $1.99. HAM Test Prep's advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 2). 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 575 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% 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 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-general/id298756574/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | 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-general/id298756574)

Prepare for your Amateur Radio General license exam with a comprehensive question pool and practice tests. Review FCC rules, track your proficiency, and customize your study sessions. Includes features for vision-impaired users and dark mode support.

**Highlights:** General question pool access, Practice exams, Proficiency tracking, Immediate feedback option, View FCC rule text, Zoomable figures, Accessibility options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent exam prep
- 👍 Very handy and easy to use
- 🎉 Helped pass exams on first try
- 📚 Great study guide and training aid
- 🏆 Effective way to learn and prepare

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Randomize answers needed in practice tests
- 📊 Inconsistent progress tracking in study sections

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior between iPhone and iPad versions

**Requested features**

- Add randomize answers option for practice tests
- Improve progress tracking and reset functionality in study sections


### 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 575 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.*