# CommStudy vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is rating: HamWaves at 5.0 against CommStudy's 4.5. HamWaves also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). CommStudy's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CommStudy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. HamWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CommStudy has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of CommStudy's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CommStudy | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commstudy/id337472575/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 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

### CommStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commstudy/id337472575)

Prepare for your FCC Commercial License exam with this comprehensive study tool. Practice with sample questions and full elements, review figures, and track your proficiency across all topics. Take realistic practice exams and get immediate feedback to identify areas needing more study.

**Highlights:** Practice with sample and full FCC license exam elements, Review associated figures for questions, Track proficiency by subelement/topic, Realistic practice exams, Immediate feedback option, Resume in-progress tests, Configurable test settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Element 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Element 8 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Element 7R | $3.99 | one-time |
| Element 9 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Element 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Element 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Element 7 | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 CommStudy free?

CommStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HamWaves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CommStudy or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. CommStudy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CommStudy or HamWaves have ads?

Neither CommStudy 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.*