Ham Radio Exam is a study companion for amateur radio license candidates, providing mock tests and technical content on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the financial barrier to entry for license preparation by offering free, centralized access to exam materials.
For Individuals preparing for amateur radio license examinations across Technician, General, and Amateur Extra levels.
What does it look like?
Key features
Curated content covering Technician, General, and Amateur Extra classes.
Simulated tests designed to acclimatize users to question patterns and pacing.
System to monitor study progress and review past test performance.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free tool with no visible IAP or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Ham Radio Exam has reached a state of inactivity, with no updates released in the last 354 days. The development momentum is classified as a zombie state due to the lack of any feature builds or maintenance patches for nearly a year. The most recent release provided only generic stability and performance improvements, offering no insight into long-term product strategy.
Who built it?
Vemento AS
6 apps tracked · Education
Teoriprøven – bil
Teoriprøven - MC
Båtførerprøven - Fritidsbåt
Bevillingsklar
Jegerprøven - kurs og eksamenUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans excited. Users appreciate the app provides a convenient and accessible study tool for users seeking practice tests and calculators.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The app provides a convenient and accessible study tool for users seeking practice tests and calculators
- Randomized quiz structures prevent users from practicing specific sections or topics required for exam preparation
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Ham Radio Exam
How's the Education market?
Ham Radio Exam holds a 4.8-star rating on the iOS App Store, though this is anchored by a small sample of 10 ratings. The lack of updates for nearly a year signals a maintenance-mode position that limits competitive growth.
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Key takeaways for Ham Radio Exam
Where is it heading?
The amateur radio study market is consolidating around tools that provide active, updated question banks and detailed explanations. Ham Radio Exam's current dormancy leaves it exposed to regulatory changes, and the existing functional bugs in scoring will accelerate user churn to more reliable, updated alternatives.
- The 11-month development gap suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which risks obsolescence as FCC exam question pools rotate.
- Inaccurate failure notifications on passing scores create a negative feedback loop that discourages users from relying on the app for certification.
The SWOT
- Free, ad-free access lowers entry barriers for license candidates.
- Integrated calculators and practice tests consolidate the study workflow.
- Implementing topic-based quiz filters would improve study efficiency.
- Adding detailed answer explanations would differentiate the app from basic test banks.
Next best moves
Audit scoring logic because users report passing scores are incorrectly flagged as failures → restore user trust
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is a liability, not an asset: without revenue…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The product remains in a maintenance-only state with no functional updates or shifts in business model. Changes are limited to the formalization of existing user complaints into the SWOT analysis framework.
Bottom line
Fixing the scoring logic is the immediate priority to prevent further erosion of user trust. Once the core engine is accurate, the PM should pivot to subject-specific filtering to address the primary churn driver in the current study workflow.
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Is Ham Radio Exam free to use?
Does Ham Radio Exam provide explanations for incorrect answers?
Can I practice specific subjects for my ham radio license?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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