Comparison

NATO Alphabet vs HAM Exam CN

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

Head to head
About

NATO Alphabet

Features
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Spell any word out loud the way pilots, operators and support agents do β€” Alfa, Bravo, Charlie. Type a name, code or password and PhoneticAB instantly breaks it into the full NATO phonetic alphabet, then reads every code word back to you in a clear voice. Most "alphabet charts" stop at a static list you have to memorize alone. PhoneticAB is a translator, a voice and a trainer in one: it spells your real messages in real time, plays each letter aloud so you never mishear over a noisy line, and drills the code into memory with quizzes and a guided practice path until calling it out feels automatic. WHAT YOU GET - Instant spelling: type any name, code or word and see it broken down letter by letter into NATO code words - Spoken playback that reads every code word aloud, with an adjustable speed slider and your pick of English voice - Copy or share the finished phonetic breakdown in one tap, ready to paste into a message or read off a screen - Full reference for all 26 letters, digits 0-9 and procedure words like Mayday, Pan-Pan, Roger, Wilco, Over and Out - Three quiz modes: letter to code word, code word to letter, and hear-it-then-name-it audio rounds - A 7-stage practice path, a weak-spot drill built from your lowest-accuracy letters, and a mastery dashboard with heatmap, streak, level and XP PERFECT FOR - Pilots, cabin crew and student aviators learning radio calls - Ham and CB radio operators exchanging call signs - Call-center, IT and support staff reading out codes and confirmation numbers - Anyone who has to spell names and addresses clearly over the phone WHY NOT JUST MEMORIZE A PRINTED CHART? A chart can't talk, can't test you, and won't tell you which letters you still get wrong. PhoneticAB spells your actual words, says them aloud with real pronunciation hints like FOKS-trot and NIN-er, and turns memorization into short daily drills that stick. PRIVACY Everything runs on your device. There is no account to create, and your typed messages and practice progress stay on your iPhone. FULL ACCESS PhoneticAB is a paid app β€” full access to the translator, spoken playback, the complete alphabet and Field Guide, all quiz modes, the practice path, the weak-spot trainer and the mastery dashboard unlocks with a subscription or a one-time purchase. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or pay once for lifetime access. Practice as much as you like, with no daily limits. Type your first word and hear it spelled back in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

HAM Exam CN

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HAM Exam CN is a preparation tool for the mainland China amateur radio operator technical ability verification exams (Class A, B, and C). All questions come from the official 2025 question bank published by the Chinese Radio Amateurs Club (CRAC). All three question banks: Β· Class A β€” 683 questions (entry level, VHF/UHF, up to 25W) Β· Class B β€” 1,143 questions (intermediate, shortwave) Β· Class C β€” 1,282 questions (full privileges, up to 1000W) Pick your class on first launch, then switch anytime from the top bar. Study progress, mistake book, and mock scores are saved separately for each class. Five study modes: Β· Study β€” see the correct answers and review every point quickly Β· Quiz β€” shuffled options, instant grading, wrong answers auto-saved Β· Mock Exam β€” official rules, real question count, countdown timer, auto pass/fail Β· Mistake Book β€” re-drill your wrong answers until you get them right Β· Quick Reference β€” a cheat sheet of key exam points, with expand-all and print/PDF export Thoughtful details: Β· Fully offline β€” all banks are bundled, works with no connection Β· Auto-updates β€” when the official bank changes, the app quietly downloads the update in the background Β· Dark mode β€” follows your system appearance Β· No ads, no third-party tracking, no personal data collected

Screenshots

NATO Alphabet4 screens
HAM Exam CN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAM Exam CN at none against NATO Alphabet's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NATO Alphabet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HAM Exam CN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
NATO Alphabet versus HAM Exam CN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNATO AlphabetHAM Exam CN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamSANOINV INC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NATO Alphabet

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

HAM Exam CN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NATO Alphabet free?
NATO Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAM Exam CN free?
HAM Exam CN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NATO Alphabet or HAM Exam CN have ads?
Neither NATO Alphabet nor HAM Exam CN shows ads.

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