Comparison

HamWaves vs Verblinx

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

Head to head
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.

About

Verblinx

Features
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Verbs are the hardest part of learning a language — and Verblinx is built to help you finally master them. Verblinx is a focused conjugation reference and practice tool for Spanish, French, and Italian. It won't teach a language from scratch or replace your classes, instead, it works alongside your courses, textbooks, and independent study to help you nail the one thing learners struggle with most: conjugating verbs correctly, across every tense and mood. BROWSE A FULL VERB LIBRARY Search a verb in your target language or your main language and see it conjugated across every tense and grammatical mood. Clear, well-organized tables make it easy to find exactly the form you need. UNDERSTAND HOW VERBS WORK The Conjugation Guide breaks down how verbs behave, regular patterns, conjugation groups, and the irregularities that trip learners up — so you're not just memorizing, you're understanding. PRACTICE THAT ACTUALLY STICKS The Practice mode turns review into active recall. Pick a verb and tense, and Verblinx quizzes you with randomly selected pronouns, asking you to produce the correct conjugated form. Choose your speed to go at a relaxed pace or push yourself as your confidence grows. ANSWER OUT LOUD Speak your answers and Verblinx checks them in real time using voice recognition. Practicing aloud builds the recall and pronunciation you need for real conversations, not just written exercises. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Bookmark the verbs you use most for instant access. Create an account and your favourites and progress sync across your devices, so you can pick up right where you left off. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, ONE APP Study Spanish, French, and Italian, with a clean interface available in multiple languages so you can learn in the way that feels most natural to you. WHY VERBLINX • A focused tool that does one thing well: verbs • Reference and practice in a single app • Spoken-answer practice for real-world recall • Adjustable difficulty for every level • Favourites that sync across devices Whether you're studying for an exam, prepping for travel, or finally getting serious about fluency, Verblinx gives you the reference and the reps to make conjugations second nature. Download Verblinx and start mastering verbs today.

Screenshots

HamWaves4 screens
Verblinx4 screens

Verdict

The call

HamWaves and Verblinx are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HamWaves versus Verblinx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamWavesVerblinx
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian MILBURNHans Alanis

In-app purchases

None

HamWaves

No in-app purchases

None

Verblinx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamWaves free?
HamWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verblinx free?
Verblinx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamWaves or Verblinx have ads?
Neither HamWaves nor Verblinx shows ads.

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