Comparison

Morse Code Keys vs iFTx

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

Head to head
About

Morse Code Keys

Type messages using Morse code on your Apple Watch or iPhone/iPad keyboard. Learn Morse code with an in-app cheat sheet and improve your skills with features like auto-complete.

Highlights
  • Morse code input for Apple Watch
  • iPhone/iPad keyboard for Morse code
  • In-app Morse code cheat sheet
  • Single Key Mode
  • Disable sound effects
  • Auto-complete for iPhone/iPad
Features
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Remember when you couldn’t reach your phone to send that text, and talking aloud wasn’t an option? That’s why we made this app; for the occasional texts that require a keyboard on your watch. Whether you know morse code or you plan on learning it (there’s a cheat sheet in the app), we know you’ll love typing on your wrist. Don’t have an Apple Watch? Install the included keyboard and you’ll be able to type in morse code using dits “.” and dahs “-“ in any app on your iPhone or iPad. Download Morse Code Keys now so you can improve and maintain your skills! More Details: - Single Key Mode available in settings. - Disable the sound effects in settings. - Morse Code Keys also works on your Apple Watch. - Auto Complete for iPhone & iPad. Coming Soon: Auto Complete word suggestions for Apple Watch (Auto Complete is available now for the iPhone & iPad version) Do you have ideas to make morse code keys even better? Let us know! Most of our new features come from suggestions made by users like you. Disclaimer: This keyboard includes a space bar (as well as a backspace). While it does have a Single Key mode, that mode also has a space bar. This is to make Morse Code accessible to everyone. Thank you.

About

iFTx

This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.

Highlights
  • FT8 and FT4 digital modes
  • Portable digital communication
  • Global operator connections
  • User-friendly interface
  • Integrated QSO logging
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.

Screenshots

Morse Code Keys4 screens
iFTx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Code Keys at every 6 weeks against iFTx's every 6 months. Morse Code Keys also leads on iOS requirement (10 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Morse Code Keys costs $4.99 and iFTx $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Morse Code Keys against 4.2 for iFTx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFTx has 70 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Morse Code Keys's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code Keys ships an update every 6 weeks, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Morse Code Keys versus iFTx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code KeysiFTx
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better4.2 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1070 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaesar Salad Software LLCChristoph Nadig

Customer experience

Morse Code Keys

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%

iFTx

All ratings70 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral18.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative9.4%

In-app purchases

None

Morse Code Keys

No in-app purchases

None

iFTx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code Keys free?
Morse Code Keys costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFTx free?
iFTx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Keys or iFTx?
Morse Code Keys is rated higher. Morse Code Keys averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while iFTx averages 4.2 from 70 ratings.
Do Morse Code Keys or iFTx have ads?
Neither Morse Code Keys nor iFTx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Keys or iFTx?
Morse Code Keys ships an update every 6 weeks, and iFTx every 6 months. Most recently, Morse Code Keys was updated on October 4, 2026 and iFTx on October 3, 2026.

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