Comparison

RBN View vs Morse Maven

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

Head to head
About

RBN View

Access and analyze historical Reverse Beacon Network data on your iPhone. View detailed spot information, sort by various criteria, and export data to CSV for spreadsheet analysis. This app focuses on archived data, not real-time streams.

Highlights
  • View past Reverse Beacon Network data
  • Download data by date
  • Sort data by Beacon, hour, DX station, or band
  • View detailed spotted data
  • Export data to CSV format
  • Save data to iCloud or email attachment
Features
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View past ReverseBeaconNetwork data on your iPhone. Reverse beacon network has accumulated so many data, too many so you cannot display even one day data which exceeds 65k lines as this is usually limit of most of spread sheet application. You can download data by choosing date (possibly major contest weekend), back to main screen you can see list of date of data already downloaded on device. Choose one of these then next screen shows the list of beacon station with number of spot on chosen date. You can sort these data by Beacon(Spotter) station (default), by clock hour (GMT), by DX station, or by bands. Choose one of these sorted data and you can see detailed spotted data as a list on next screen. You can also export these data into cvs format into your iCloud or send an email attachment which now contains less than 65,000 lines of data so easily read in your spreadsheet application (e.g. Excel, Libre Office, Numbers, etc) As this app reads lots of data, it takes some time to navigate next screen or sorting data. Performance will be improved in next version of release and/or by device upgrade. This app only shows archived data, not real time stream.

About

Morse Maven

Master Morse code with a comprehensive suite of tools. Learn progressively from beginner to advanced levels, practice receiving by ear, and decode messages automatically. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds and spacing.

Highlights
  • Progressive learning modules
  • Customizable speed and spacing
  • Audio Morse code training
  • Automatic decoding tool
  • Morse code sending tool
  • Reference guide
Features
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Morse Maven offers a complete suite of tools to help you learn and master Morse code at your own pace. Learn, practice, and perfect your Morse code skills with our comprehensive app designed for everyone from beginners to advanced operators. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for high-speed copying, Morse Maven offers a complete suite of tools to help you learn and master Morse code at your own pace. Key Features: Beginner to Advanced Learning: The app provides progressive lessons for every skill level. The beginner's training course specifically uses the Koch method to teach the International Morse Code alphabet, numbers, punctuation, and common prosigns. With consistent practice using Morse Maven, beginners can learn to recognise all characters in about 1-2 months, and the app guides you through developing speed and fluency. Customizable Settings: Adjust character speed (WPM), Farnsworth spacing, and tone frequency to match your preferences. Farnsworth spacing is a method where individual characters are sent at a higher speed but with extra spacing between characters and words, which helps beginners recognise sound patterns while giving them time to process. Audio Morse Training: Practice receiving Morse code by ear with clear, adjustable audio tones. Morse tones are "shaped" with a raised cosine filter for easy listening. Morse Decoding Tool: Automatically decode received audio or flashlight Morse code messages using a Goertzel decoding algorithm. This tool also helps you check your sending accuracy. Sending Tool: Type text to send messages in Morse code by sound or flashlight. Reference: Access a complete listing of International Morse Code characters for quick reference. The Morse sending, decoding the reference features are free, always. You get three hours of complimentary access to our Learning & Improving features. To unlock unlimited access to everything, you can purchase a one-time upgrade for a small fee directly in the app. This helps us keep the app running smoothly and develop even more great features.

Screenshots

RBN View4 screens
Morse Maven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Maven at 4.5 against RBN View's 2.3. Morse Maven also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). RBN View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Morse Maven sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RBN View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Maven holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of RBN View's written reviews are positive against 50% of Morse Maven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RBN View ships an update every 25 months, Morse Maven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RBN View versus Morse Maven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRBN ViewMorse Maven
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazunori WatanabeDragon Technology Ltd

Customer experience

RBN View

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Morse Maven

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

RBN View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Maven

One-time1
  • Morse Maven Learning Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is RBN View free?
RBN View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Maven free?
Morse Maven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RBN View or Morse Maven?
Morse Maven is rated higher. RBN View averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Morse Maven averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do RBN View or Morse Maven have ads?
Neither RBN View nor Morse Maven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RBN View or Morse Maven?
RBN View ships an update every 25 months, and Morse Maven every 4 days. Most recently, RBN View was updated on October 22, 2026 and Morse Maven on October 7, 2026.

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