# Ham Morse > Morse code learning and practice application for ham radio operators. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Twigger, AA9PW.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-morse/id315980140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Simon Twigger, AA9PW](https://appshunter.io/developer/315980143) - Category: Education - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.80/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.1 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-05-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-morse/id315980140/reviews.md ## What is Ham Morse? Learn and practice Morse code where ever you are. Some comments from our App store reviews: Brilliant if you really want to learn morse - Five Stars! Very very good... - Five Stars! This is one of the best cw tutor apps available - Five Stars! Just what I needed for handy practice anywhere anytime! Highly recommended! - Five Stars! This is the best app I've found for increasing my code accuracy and helping to increase my speed. Five Stars! Ham Morse allows you to practice morse code on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. It is designed particularly for Ham radio operators and others who wish to achieve or maintain a high level of proficiency in this classic mode of communication. Ham morse has the following features: The code is sent using the Farnsworth timing whereby the morse characters are sent at 15 words per minute (WPM) and then extra spacing is added to slow the overall WPM to speeds slower than 15 WPM. The farnsworth speed can be adjusted if you wish to use a speed other than 15WPM. The maximum speed that the morse can be sent at is 50 words per minute. The morse audio waveforms have a 5ms rise time to reduce key clicks and yet provide crisp code to copy. The audio frequency can be varied from 220Hz up to 900Hz. A typical value might be around 700Hz but a lower tone can be very useful in some situations. The code can be paused just in case you are interrupted or want to take a break, an incoming call on an iPhone pauses the code automatically. To help you learn the morse code itself HamMorse allows you to practice a variety of sets of characters from individual random letters all the way to the current news stories from around the world. Koch - This setting uses the Koch character progression. It starts with just one letter and then you can add a new letter when you have mastered the previous character set. This is one of the most popular methods of learning the morse character set. Letters - Practice the individual letters, A-Z. Add new letters to your practice set using the settings page. Numbers - Practice the numbers, 0-9. Which numbers you practice can be controlled on the settings page. Callsigns - allows you to practice receiving random amateur radio callsigns, a mixture of letters and numbers (eg AA9PW, G1SNT, G5RV) that often prove troublesome when copying code on the air. HamMorse creates a wide variety of international callsigns using the standard ITU prefixes to provide useful practice where ever in the world you may be. Punctuation - provides a wide variety of punctuation and standard morse code prosigns. Top 100 and 500 most common words - this is a great way to start to recognize whole words the key to really improving your speed. News feeds - these provide the opportunity to copy real sentences and keep up with the news at the same time. Note that the News feeds will only work with an active network connection. Ham QSOs - listen to examples of typical on-air exchanges between ham radio operators - practice coping the callsigns, RST reports, location, rig, antenna and many other pieces of a typical QSO. Accessibility support - The app also has support for Apple's accessibility tool, Voice Over. When Voice Over is activated each button and field has an audible description available describing the button or slider and its use. Text Delay - As an additional learning aid You can have the text appear a few seconds after the morse code is played so you have time to copy the letter before it appears on screen. Text Filter - Filter out characters from the News feeds or QSOs that you are not yet familiar with so you can start practicing with real text even if you don't yet know the whole morse character set. ## Key features - Farnsworth timing for learning - Adjustable speed and audio frequency - Practice letters, numbers, and callsigns - Koch character progression method - Top 100/500 common words practice - News feed practice - Ham QSO examples ## Chart rankings - #129 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store) ## What do users think of Ham Morse? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive Morse code learning tool with multiple practice modes - ⚙️ Highly customizable speed, tone, and character settings - 🎯 Koch method implementation for structured learning - 📰 RSS news feed feature for realistic practice content - 🎭 QSO (conversation) mode with personalized callsigns - 🔊 Clear audio quality and adjustable tone frequencies - 📱 Portable practice tool for learning on-the-go - 👥 Responsive developer with good customer service - ✅ Effective for all skill levels from beginners to advanced - 🎓 Well-designed interface and intuitive controls **Cons** - 🔇 Persistent audio issues on various iOS devices - 📵 App stops running when screen is turned off or locked - 🔄 Settings don't persist between app launches - 📱 No landscape orientation support on iPad - ⚠️ Crashes on certain iOS versions and devices - 💰 Expensive compared to competing apps - 🎵 Audio problems with internal speakers (headphones work) - 🔤 Koch spacing implementation issues - ❌ Missing or incorrect character sounds - ⏱️ Word spacing equal to character spacing instead of longer **Commonly reported bugs** - No sound output on iPhone and iPad speakers - App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions - App stops when screen is turned off or in dark mode - Settings reset on app relaunch - Koch spacing not working correctly - Double quote character shows but produces no sound - Slash symbol missing from punctuation practice - App crashes when accessing news feeds - Character speed setting doesn't work properly - Incorrect Morse code for letter 'K' (Dah-Dit-Dit instead of Dah-Dit-Dah) - Skipped characters during transmission - App won't run on newer iOS versions after updates **Most requested features** - Background audio playback when screen is off - Landscape orientation support for iPad - Persistent settings between app launches - Farnsworth timing with independent character and word speeds - User text input to convert to Morse code - Typing along feature with error feedback - Apple Watch remote control integration - Continuous character group playback option - More RSS feed sources - Sending practice key feature - Text delay option before display - Ability to focus on weak characters with less repetition of mastered ones ## Recent user reviews (10 of 112) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-morse/id315980140/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app for new or not-so-new ham operators *2025-07-09, version 1.492* This app is excellent for learning or refreshing one’s ability to copy morse code. Lots of adjustments in speed and spacing allow you to copy code at your current speed and to improve your ability to copy faster and more accurately. Great way to improve your CW copy during long road trips ### 5/5 — Ham Morse *2025-02-18, version 1.492* One of the best CW training apps available. Get this and DahDit and your set. I used this app to learn while driving to work & just passed my 10 WPM certificate. ### 2/5 — Needs work. *2024-12-29, version 1.492* Audio problems. Frustrating. ### 1/5 — App shuts off when screen is black *2024-10-22, version 1.492* App won’t run unless screen is on. I’d like a refund. ### 5/5 — Excellent for Practicing CW Receive *2024-05-02, version 1.492* I am working on regaining proficiency in Morse. The range of options available with this app is the best out there. This app can help a beginner learn Morse code, but it can also help those who already know code advance their speed to the next level, from 5 to 50 wpm. I especially love that I can listen to a simulated QSO or even a news report. I can hit play and listen hands-free while doing other things. In my opinion, this is the best Morse practice app (for listening) out there. ### 5/5 — I love this program *2024-04-02, version 1.492* Have had it from day one, great way to learn code. ### 3/5 — IPad gen 5 with os 16.4 *2024-02-23, version 1.492* First impression of this morse code app is that it doesnt rotate into the landscape view, which I need for the attached iPad keyboard. I either have to view the screen sideways, or type sideways. Cheesh. It is the most expensive app for Morse code training…probably should have made screen rotation available…? ### 4/5 — Good to learn morse code in ham radio *2023-12-02, version 1.492* I learn morse code by this app in iphone. ### 1/5 — Koch spacing seems to be off *2023-11-24, version 1.492* The app cannnot handle Koch spacing for some reason, and spits out word at the same speed regardless of character speed setting. It also is a pain to re-set char speed (that doesn’t work) every time I change the wpm and relaunch the app. Wood not recommend and use Morse world instead. ### 4/5 — Stops with screen in dark mode *2023-07-28* I like to listen with the screen turned off to save power. This is not possible with this app. Whenever I turn the screen off (darken) the app stops working. ## Frequently asked questions about Ham Morse ### What is Ham Morse? Ham Morse is an application designed to help users learn and practice Morse code. It offers various modes for practicing different aspects of Morse code, from individual characters to full news stories, and is particularly suited for ham radio operators. ### How does the Farnsworth timing work? The Farnsworth timing sends Morse characters at a faster internal speed (e.g., 15 WPM) but adds extra spacing between characters and words. This slows down the overall perceived speed, making it easier to learn and copy the code, while still developing good character recognition. ### What are the different practice modes available? The app offers several practice modes including the Koch method, individual letters, numbers, callsigns, punctuation, the top 100 and 500 most common words, news feeds, and examples of Ham QSOs (on-air exchanges). ### Is Ham Morse free to use? Yes, based on the provided information, Ham Morse is a free application. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or require a subscription. ### What devices is Ham Morse compatible with? The application is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically mentioning iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It requires an active network connection for the news feed feature to function. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.492 — 2022-09-23 - Audio is no longer muted when the device is in Silent Mode. - Clear button is deactivated while the morse is playing, but it is now reactivated once the morse is finished to make it easier to reset the text and start a new practice session - Fixed bug related to the News option where devices were crashing when News was selected ### 1.490 — 2022-07-15 - Fixes crash on startup for iPhones with certain screen sizes (e.g., 13 mini, 12 mini, 11 Pro, X, XS) ### 1.485 — 2022-07-08 - Support for larger iPhone screen sizes - Various bug fixes and code updates - Updated RSS News feeds, removed ones that are no longer working ### 1.470 — 2018-04-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor updates and bug fixes to fix the broken news feeds. ### 1.460 — 2015-09-18 - iPad and iPhone 6/6+ support - Updated design - iOS 9 support - Randomized text block lengths - previously the app generated 5 blocks of 5 letters when you were practicing in Koch mode or working on individual letters. This has been changed so that the text block lengths are randomized to mimic the lengths of normal words. - Text display font size can now be adjusted up to 70 points. - Autorotate is enabled so you can have the phone upside down (with headphones or charger cable at the top) and the app will still be the right way up, perfect for listening on the go. ## Apps similar to Ham Morse | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Morse Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-words/id467401476) | 4.4 (25) | Free | Education | | [HAM Test Prep: Extra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-test-prep-extra/id298760002) | 4.9 (310) | $2.99 | Education | | [Morse ICR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-icr/id6736839333) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Education | | [Morse Toad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-toad/id906586079) | 4.5 (108) | $4.99 | Education | | [QRQ CW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrq-cw/id6447576515) | 4.3 (7) | Free | Education | | [Head Copy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-copy/id6751758685) | 3.5 (13) | Free | Education | ## Related topics [ham radio morse](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ham-radio-morse) · [koch trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/koch-trainer) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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