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Best Ham Radio Technician Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

Ham Radio Exam is the household name in ham radio technician, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Ham Radio Technician Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ham Radio Exam - TechHam Radio Exam - TechFree4.6★ (242)NoNoSep 2026
2Ham Radio Technician Exam U.S.Ham Radio Technician Exam U.S.Free—YesYesJun 2026
3Ham Radio PrepHam Radio PrepFree4.8★ (2.2K)NoYesSep 2026
4HAM Radio TechnicianHAM Radio Technician$3.99—NoNoMay 2026
5Ham Radio Technician PrepHam Radio Technician PrepFree—NoYesAug 2026
6OnAir: Ham Radio TechnicianOnAir: Ham Radio TechnicianFree—NoYesJun 2026
7Ham Radio CompanionHam Radio CompanionFree—NoNoJul 2026
8HamTester TechnicianHamTester Technician$0.99—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Ham Radio Technician

Ham Radio Exam - Tech#1

Ham Radio Exam - Tech by Roy Watson

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(242 ratings)
Free
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Prepare for your Technician 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.

What We Love

  • ✅ Highly effective for passing technician exam on first attempt
  • 🚀 Fast and convenient way to study anytime, anywhere
  • 📊 Excellent progress tracking and performance analytics
  • 🎯 Focused section-by-section study approach

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes when accessing sample/practice tests
  • 🐛 App crashes during section quizzes
  • 🎨 Poor color contrast in test results display
Ham Radio Prep#3

Ham Radio Prep by World Radio League Inc.

Ham Radio License Study App
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😊(2.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Prepare for your ham radio license exams with comprehensive study materials. Access video lessons, track your progress, and take practice tests designed to mirror the official FCC exams for all three license levels.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Very helpful
  • 🚀 Excellent prep
  • 👍 Clear and easy to understand
  • 👍 Comprehensive lessons

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires payment after initial lessons
  • 🐛 Sync issues between app and website
  • 🐛 Slow video loading

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FAQ about Ham Radio Technician

What are the best ham radio technician apps for iPhone?
Ham Radio Exam - Tech tops our ham radio technician apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 242 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top ham radio technician apps we rank are free to download, including Ham Radio Exam - Tech and Ham Radio Technician Exam U.S..
Ham Radio Exam - Tech has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ ham radio technician apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is designed to help users pass their examination for a Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License. It provides access to the official question pool, allows for topic-specific quizzes, and simulates the actual license exam.
The app allows users to review correct answers from the official question pool, take quizzes on each exam topic, and complete simulated examinations that mirror the real test. It also stores user performance to track progress.