# Ham Radio Exam Extra vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is rating: HamWaves at 5.0 against Ham Radio Exam Extra's 4.6. HamWaves also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Ham Radio Exam Extra's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Radio Exam Extra has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Ham Radio Exam Extra's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamWaves's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ham Radio Exam Extra | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-extra/id606900813/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roy Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/581033712) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### Ham Radio Exam Extra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-radio-exam-extra/id606900813)

Prepare for your Extra Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. Review official question pools, take topic-specific quizzes, and simulate the actual exam. Track your progress and find local exam sessions.

**Highlights:** Review official question pools, Take topic-specific quizzes, Simulate full license exams, Track user performance, Find local exam sessions, Follow ham radio news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Radio Exam Extra free?

Ham Radio Exam Extra 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 Radio Exam Extra or HamWaves?

HamWaves is rated higher. Ham Radio Exam Extra averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ham Radio Exam Extra or HamWaves have ads?

Neither Ham Radio Exam Extra 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.*