# HAM Test Prep vs HamStudy.org

The clearest difference is update cadence: HamStudy.org at every 3 weeks against HAM Test Prep's every 4 months. HamStudy.org also leads on chart position (#8 vs #164) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 312). HAM Test Prep's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

HAM Test Prep costs $2.99 and HamStudy.org $3.99 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 4.9 for HamStudy.org. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamStudy.org has 2.6K ratings behind it against 312, 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 94% of HamStudy.org's.

HAM Test Prep ships an update every 4 months, HamStudy.org every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAM Test Prep | HamStudy.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-extra/id298760002/reviews) | [4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamstudyorg/id1371288324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 312 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.7% of reviews** | 93.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#8** |
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick J Maloney LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499) | [Signal Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371288323) |

## What reviewers say

### HAM Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-extra/id298760002)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your Amateur Radio Extra license exam with a comprehensive question pool and practice tests. Review FCC rules, get immediate feedback, and track your proficiency across question groups. Features include accessibility options and customizable test settings.

**Highlights:** Extra Question Pool (effective July 1, 2024), Practice Exams, Proficiency Tracking, Immediate Feedback, View FCC Rule Text, Zoomable Figures, Accessibility Options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective exam preparation and high pass rates
- 📱 Convenient mobile access for studying anytime
- 🎯 Accurate and current question pools
- 📊 Tracks progress and identifies weak areas
- 🎮 Randomized questions prevent memorization by position

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during use
- ❌ Limited practice modes (only randomize tests)
- 🔧 Confusing logic and navigation initially
- 📍 No 'where I left off' bookmark feature

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes almost every time a menu item is selected
- Cannot reset review question selection
- Crashes during long study or test sessions

**Requested features**

- Bookmark or 'where I left off' feature for resuming sessions
- Ability to reset review question selection
- Option to randomize answer order in practice question pools
- Non-randomized practice mode alongside randomized tests


### HamStudy.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamstudyorg/id1371288324)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great study tool
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient way to prepare for exams
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of exam material
- 👍 Helpful explanations and hints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes
- 👎 Some explanations could be clearer
- 🔋 Battery drain when using app extensively

**Reported bugs**

- Email support not working
- Occasional freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAM Test Prep free?

HAM Test Prep costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HamStudy.org free?

HamStudy.org costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAM Test Prep or HamStudy.org?

HAM Test Prep and HamStudy.org are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 312 and 2.6K ratings respectively.

### Do HAM Test Prep or HamStudy.org have ads?

Neither HAM Test Prep nor HamStudy.org shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAM Test Prep or HamStudy.org?

HAM Test Prep ships an update every 4 months, and HamStudy.org every 3 weeks. Most recently, HAM Test Prep was updated on September 26, 2026 and HamStudy.org on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HAM Test Prep or HamStudy.org?

HAM Test Prep currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and HamStudy.org at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*