# HAM Test Prep vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is price: HamWaves at Free against HAM Test Prep's $2.99. HAM Test Prep's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 2) and chart position (#164 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 $2.99 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 312 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 | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-extra/id298760002/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 5 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-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


### 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 $2.99, 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 312 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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