Comparison

RUMlogNG2Go vs MorseKeyer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RUMlogNG2Go

This application serves as a contact logging tool for amateur radio enthusiasts. It allows users to manage their QSO logs, import and export data in ADIF format, and integrate with various online services for QSL confirmation and log uploads. Features include DXCC tracking, sunrise/sunset calculations, and DX cluster integration.

Highlights
  • Contact logging for amateur radio
  • ADIF file import and export
  • DXCC, heading, and distance calculations
  • eQSL and LoTW user identification
  • Integrated telnet DX cluster
  • Real-time Grayline Map
  • Transceiver data exchange
Features
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RUMlog is a contact logging tool for amateur radio, very similar and log file compatible to the Mac logger RUMlogNG. * Use the same log file on your Mac computer * 4 user definable logging fields * Exchange the logs via iTunes Filesharing, iCloud or Files * Import ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Export ADIF files via email, clipboard, iCloud or Files * Log your QSOs up to 3cm * Logging includes DXCC, heading and distance calculations * eQSL and/or LoTW users will be identified during logging * Can save your current position into the Note field, useful for portable or mobile operation * Sunset and sunrise calculations * RUMlog keeps track of your worked and confirmed countries * Direct log upload to eQSL (iPad only) * Direct QSL download from eQSL * Direct QSL download from LoTW * Direct log/QSO upload to Club Log * Integrated telnet DX cluster, including a spot collector * DX cluster command macros * LoTW ans eQSL users are marked in a dx spot * Real Time Grayline Map, showing short and log path to the station * HamQTH.com and qrz.com integration * Basic data exchange with Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers using the Pigtail hardware (http://pignology.net) or a Bluetooth LE interface (iPad and few TRX only) * Full control panel for Elecraft K3, KX3 and KX2 (iPad only) * Direct IC-705 control over Bluetooth LE for iPad and iPhone * Work RTTY, PSK and CW using the Elecraft transceivers built in functions (iPad only) * DXCC table with counter (including Deleted DXCCs)

About

MorseKeyer

This app simulates an electronic telegraph keyer with a dual-lever paddle for sending Morse code. It offers various keying modes, buffers paddle presses for higher speeds, and displays transmitted symbols, including international Morse code and extensions for multiple languages. It also recognizes and formats abbreviations used in amateur radio and other communications.

Highlights
  • Dual-lever paddle simulation
  • Dot and dash memories
  • Multiple keying modes (iambic, ultimatic, bug)
  • Buffered paddle presses for speed
  • Support for international Morse code and language extensions
  • Recognition of CW abbreviations and prosigns
  • Smart text formatting and dynamic alphabet switching
Currently charting
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The app operates like a real electronic keyer with a dual-lever paddle, dot and dash memories and various keying modes including "iambic". It produces a series of short sound signals (dots) when one of the paddles is pressed and a series of long signals (dashes) when the other one is pressed. Letters, digits, procedural signals (prosigns) and other transmitted symbols are displayed on the screen. Additionally, Morse code abbreviations used in amateur radio, maritime, aviation and military communications are recognized and formatted appropriately. ADVANCED CW KEYER The keyer buffers paddle presses, that eases the manipulation and helps to transmit at higher speeds. High accuracy of generated signals contributes to high-quality transmission of Morse code. Keying modes: - Ultimatic — "last paddle wins" - Iambic (modes A and B) - Single lever - Semi-automatic, aka "bug" EXTENDED MORSE CODE When displaying the transmitted text, the app "knows" in addition to International Morse code a number of extensions for different languages. Supported alphabets include Japanese (Wabun code), Greek, Cyrillic-based and Latin-based alphabets with diacritical marks. The app recognizes details and nuances of Morse code for the following alphabets: Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Moldovan, Montenegrin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian. SMART DISPLAY MorseKeyer does a lot to display the Morse code you transmit in the most readable form. For this purpose the app is equipped with the following functions: - Sophisticated text formatting - Dynamic switching between alphabets - Reasonable representation of errors These innovative features use multilevel content analysis to detect CW abbreviations, Q-codes, Z-codes, amateur radio callsigns and other special words. SOPHISTICATED TEXT FORMATTING The transmitted text can be displayed not only in the traditional all-capital format, but also using a kind of "smart" formatting. In this mode each word is displayed in the accepted form, as in the following CW session snippet: GM dr OM tnx fer call = ur RST is 599 = my QTH is nr London DYNAMIC SWITCHING BETWEEN ALPHABETS Even if you choose to use a non-Lating version of Morse code in your communication session, special words and Morse code abbreviations still can be displayed in Latin script. - In Wabun code the prosigns DO and SN as well as codes for Japanese parenthesis indicate switching between International and Japanese alphabets. MorseKeyer follows this convention and switches alphabets in such cases automatically. - A Cyrillic alphabet can be selected as the primary one to display most of the transmitted text, but all Morse code abbreviations and special words (CQ, de, ur, RST, my, QTH, name, tnx, etc.) as well as callsigns can still be represented in Latin script. REASONABLE REPRESENTATION OF ERRORS If you transmit a non-existent Morse code sign, the app displays it either as a dot-dash sequence or in another form depending on the current settings. In many cases MorseKeyer highlights a mistake, indicating its source and making it readable. ADVANCED SETTINGS MorseKeyer is ready to use out of the box. However, it has a lot of settings allowing you to fine tune it, customize and make more convenient in different use cases. NICE SOUND A special attention in the app is paid to the sound signal quality, its timbre, the optimal level of clicks and other characteristics, that make the sound of Morse code authentic and recognizable by any radio operator and comfortable to listen to.

Screenshots

RUMlogNG2Go4 screens
MorseKeyer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUMlogNG2Go at 74% against MorseKeyer's 0%. RUMlogNG2Go also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 42 months) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). MorseKeyer's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99 and MorseKeyer $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, MorseKeyer every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RUMlogNG2Go versus MorseKeyer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRUMlogNG2GoMorseKeyer
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Lindner, DL2RUMYuri Wolf

Customer experience

RUMlogNG2Go

All ratings251 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.6%

MorseKeyer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RUMlogNG2Go

No in-app purchases

None

MorseKeyer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RUMlogNG2Go free?
RUMlogNG2Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorseKeyer free?
MorseKeyer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RUMlogNG2Go or MorseKeyer have ads?
Neither RUMlogNG2Go nor MorseKeyer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RUMlogNG2Go or MorseKeyer?
RUMlogNG2Go ships an update every 4 weeks, and MorseKeyer every 42 months. Most recently, RUMlogNG2Go was updated on September 20, 2026 and MorseKeyer on August 26, 2026.

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