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206+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free ham study radio apps? 16 of our 206+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Ham Study Radio Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Ham Radio Exam - TechHam Radio Exam - TechFree4.7★ (233)NoNoJul 2026
2Ham Radio Exam - GeneralHam Radio Exam - GeneralFree4.5★ (110)NoNoMay 2026
3Ham Radio PrepHam Radio PrepFree4.8★ (2.1K)NoYesJul 2026
4Amateur Radio HAM ExamAmateur Radio HAM ExamFree4.8★ (246)NoYesJul 2026
5HAM Radio General Exam PrepHAM Radio General Exam PrepFree—NoYesMay 2026
6ooTunes Radio: Record & AlarmooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm$4.994.5★ (257)NoNoJul 2026
7HamSphere 5.0HamSphere 5.0Free—NoYesJul 2026
8HAM Test Prep Lite: ExtraHAM Test Prep Lite: ExtraFree4.6★ (20)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Ham Study Radio

Ham Radio Exam - Tech#1

Ham Radio Exam - Tech by Roy Watson

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(233 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 Exam - General#2

Ham Radio Exam - General by Roy Watson

Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5(110 ratings)
Free
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Prepare for your General Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. Review official question pools, take topic-specific quizzes, and practice with simulated exams. Track your progress and find local exam sessions.

Ham Radio Prep#3

Ham Radio Prep by World Radio League Inc.

Ham Radio License Study App
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😊(2.1K 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

More Ham Study Radio apps to explore

4
Amateur Radio HAM Exam
Amateur Radio HAM Exam
Amateur Radio HAM Exam
3-in-1: Tech, General, Extra
Free

Prepare for your Amateur Radio license exams with this comprehensive study tool. It offers practice questions mirroring real tests, module-based learning, and mock exams to track your progress and identify areas for improvement. Includes images and a large question pool for thorough preparation.

Realistic exam questionsModule-based study and practiceFull mock exams
📚 Education
(246)
free with in-app purchases
5
HAM Radio General Exam Prep
HAM Radio General Exam Prep
HAM Radio General Exam Prep
Communications Commission Test
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
Versatile ad-free radio player
$4.99

Access a vast global library of internet radio stations, including music, talk, and sports. Record live broadcasts, set alarms, and enjoy features like album art and YouTube integration.

Global radio station databaseRecord live broadcastsSet wake-up alarms
🎵 Music
(257)
paid
7
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Free

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Virtual HF bands (10-160m)6m, 2m, and 70cm bandsUSB, LSB, and CW modes
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
HAM Test Prep Lite: Extra
HAM Test Prep Lite: Extra
HAM Test Prep Lite: Extra
by Patrick J Maloney LLC
Free

Prepare for your Amateur Radio Extra license exam with practice questions and tests. Review FCC rule text, track your proficiency, and utilize features like zoomable figures and immediate feedback. This lite version offers a sample of the full question pool.

Practice question poolPractice examsProficiency tracking
📚 Education
(20)
free with in-app purchases
9
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
Listen to News & FM Stations
Free

Access over 100,000 live radio stations worldwide, plus exclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized streams and on-demand content across all your devices.

100,000+ live AM/FM radio stationsExclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, audiobooksApple Music Radio streaming
🎵 Music
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
10
HamStudy.org
HamStudy.org
HamStudy.org
Ham Radio Exam Prep
$3.99

This app offers an intelligent study mode that tracks your progress and focuses on areas where you struggle. It allows you to tailor your study to specific chapters and topics from license manuals, with explanations for difficult questions. Practice exams are also available.

Intelligent study algorithmsVetted user-submitted explanationsInfinite practice exams
📚 Education
(4)
free
11
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Old time radio
Free

Listen to classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio for free. Access an archive of recent shows and enjoy popular series. An optional subscription unlocks a vast library of thousands of on-demand programs.

Listen to Golden Age of Radio showsArchive of recent showsSubscription for more programs
🎬 Entertainment
(602)
free with in-app purchases
12
Ham Morse
Ham Morse
Ham Morse
by Simon Twigger, AA9PW
$4.99

Master Morse code with this comprehensive practice tool. Learn individual characters, numbers, callsigns, and even full news stories at adjustable speeds and audio frequencies. Ideal for ham radio operators and enthusiasts seeking proficiency.

Farnsworth timing for learningAdjustable speed and audio frequencyPractice letters, numbers, and callsigns
📚 Education
(101)
free
13
HAM Radio Practice Test Prep
HAM Radio Practice Test Prep
HAM Radio Practice Test Prep
General Technician Exam
Free

Prepare for your Ham Radio Technician exam with over 900 practice questions. This app uses a proprietary "chunking" learning technique to aid memorization and make studying easier. Try 10 free questions daily before upgrading to the full paid version.

Over 900 practice questionsProprietary Effective Learning Strategy (ELS™)Daily free questions
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Ham I Am
Ham I Am
Ham I Am
by Storke Brothers, LLC
Free

This app serves as a quick reference for amateur radio operators, offering essential information like the phonetic alphabet, common Q-signals, and Morse code. It also includes helpful equations for electronics enthusiasts.

Phonetic alphabet cheat sheetCommon Q-signalsMorse code reference
🔍 Reference
(3)
free
15
HAM Test Prep: General
HAM Test Prep: General
HAM Test Prep: General
by Patrick J Maloney LLC
$1.99
$4.99 | 60% OFF

Prepare for your Amateur Radio General license exam with a comprehensive question pool and practice tests. Review FCC rules, track your proficiency, and customize your study sessions. Includes features for vision-impaired users and dark mode support.

General question pool accessPractice examsProficiency tracking
📚 Education
(568)
paid
16
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
Listen to Police & Fire radio
Free

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

Live police and fire radio streams30-day transmission archiveOver 225 US radio systems
📡 News
(110)
free
17
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Ham Radio US Band Plan
Frequency Guide and Handbook
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
18
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Listen to Music, Sports & News
Free

Listen to over 90,000 AM, FM, and online radio stations worldwide. Save your favorites for one-tap access and enjoy a reliable streaming experience. Discover new music, stay updated with news, or practice languages with this versatile radio tuner.

Access 90,000+ global radio stationsReliable, drop-free streamingSave and access favorite stations
🎵 Music
(524K)
free with in-app purchases
19
EchoLink
EchoLink
EchoLink
by Synergenics, LLC
Free

Connect to the EchoLink network using your iOS device. This application allows validated Amateur Radio operators to access the system from virtually anywhere. Registration with a valid Amateur Radio callsign is required.

Connect to EchoLink networkUse on iPhone, iPad, iPod touchValidated user access
🌟 Lifestyle
(17)
free
20
FM Radio - AM, FM Radio Brazil
FM Radio - AM, FM Radio Brazil
FM Radio - AM, FM Radio Brazil
Live Brasil radio stations
Free

Stream thousands of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Enjoy music, news, sports, and more with a classic interface and easy station search. Save favorites and use a sleep timer for a personalized listening experience.

Thousands of global radio stationsSearch by station or genreAdd stations to favorites
🎵 Music
(5.2K)
subscription

FAQ about Ham Study Radio

What are the best ham study radio apps for iPhone?
Ham Radio Exam - Tech tops our ham study radio apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 233 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top ham study radio apps we rank are free to download, including Ham Radio Exam - Tech and Ham Radio Exam - General.
Ham Radio Exam - Tech has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 206+ ham study radio apps on the iOS App Store as of June 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.