# HAM Test Prep Lite vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is rating: HamWaves at 5.0 against HAM Test Prep Lite's 4.4. HamWaves also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). HAM Test Prep Lite's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HamWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAM Test Prep Lite has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of HAM Test Prep Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAM Test Prep Lite | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-lite-general/id303413935/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **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 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-lite-general/id303413935)

Prepare for your Amateur Radio General license exam with practice questions and mock tests. Review FCC rule text and track your proficiency across question groups. This lite version includes a subset of the full question pool.

**Highlights:** General question pool practice, Practice exams, Proficiency tracking, Immediate feedback option, View FCC rule text, Zoomable figures, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Lite free?

HAM Test Prep Lite is free to download, 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 Lite or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. HAM Test Prep Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither HAM Test Prep Lite nor HamWaves shows ads.

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