# Map vs HamWaves

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Map at 8.0 against HamWaves's 16.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map | HamWaves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamwaves/id6497067735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 127 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Confections LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/480077374) | [Brian MILBURN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683168741) |

## What reviewers say

### Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-n-compass/id691748599)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Map free?

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

### Is HamWaves free?

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

### Do Map or HamWaves have ads?

Neither Map 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.*