Comparison

Ham Radio Exam vs HamWaves

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ham Radio Exam

Prepare for ham radio licensing exams with comprehensive study materials and mock tests. Master regulations, technical concepts, and radio wave propagation to earn your certifications and join the global radio community.

Highlights
  • Exam-focused study material
  • In-depth knowledge on regulations and technical aspects
  • Mock exams for three license classes
  • Progress tracking system
  • Review past tests
  • Simplifies complex concepts
Features
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Elevate your radio hobby to new heights with the "Ham Radio Exam" iOS app - an all-in-one study companion that's custom-built to ensure your success in the 'Technician Class', 'General Class', and 'Amateur Extra' exams. Not only will you master the ins and outs of ham radio operation, but you'll also secure the certifications needed to broadcast your voice across the airwaves, joining a community of radio hobbyists around the globe. Featuring an extensive library of exam-focused study material, "Ham Radio Exam" provides in-depth knowledge, simplifying complex concepts into easy-to-understand language. Be it regulations, technical aspects, or radio wave propagation – you name it, we've got it covered. Our app also boasts a robust set of mock exams tailored to the three classes, giving you a head-start by acclimatizing you to the question patterns and pacing. The app's tracking system lets you follow your progress and review past tests. Privacy policy: https://www.vemento.no/radio/privacy Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HamWaves

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
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HamWaves will de-mystify the process of getting started in amateur radio in the United States. HamWaves explains each step in the process of getting your license and provides full information on studying and taking your license exam. HamWaves has more than 30 topics for prospective and new Technician level amateur radio operators.  Topics include: - Navigating through the FCC license process. - How to study for your exam. - Options and tips for taking the exam. - Getting on-the-air. - Types of on-air activities you can participate in. - Online resources for hams. - Clubs and groups. - Live on-the-air events. - Live in-person events. - Emergency Communications. - Choosing radio equipment. - Radio Programming. - Proper online etiquette. - Learning phonetics. - Using Allstar and EchoLink for remote communications. - Technician level band-plan with frequencies and types of operations allowed. - Several other reference categories to help you. This app is a must-have for all new and prospective hams. It was written by the president of a large amateur radio club with over a decade of experience helping new hams. Best of all, it's free and will be updated regularly as information changes or new topics are suggested.

Screenshots

Ham Radio Exam4 screens
HamWaves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamWaves at none against Ham Radio Exam's 3. HamWaves also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ham Radio Exam's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ham Radio Exam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. HamWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HamWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ham Radio Exam versus HamWaves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHam Radio ExamHamWaves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVemento ASBrian MILBURN

Customer experience

Ham Radio Exam

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HamWaves

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ham Radio Exam

Subscriptions2
  • Pro subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full access to all content$4.99
None

HamWaves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ham Radio Exam free?
Ham Radio Exam 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, Ham Radio Exam or HamWaves?
HamWaves is rated higher. Ham Radio Exam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HamWaves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ham Radio Exam or HamWaves have ads?
Neither Ham Radio Exam nor HamWaves shows ads.

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