Comparison

CW Trainer vs CW Morse Master

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

Head to head
About

CW Trainer

Learn Morse code using the effective Koch method. This app introduces letters at full speed, adding new ones as proficiency increases, to build and improve your Morse code skills.

Highlights
  • Morse code learning
  • Koch method implementation
  • Proficiency-based learning
  • Skill improvement
Features
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CW Trainer — Learn & Practice Morse Code Become a real CW operator. CW Trainer takes you from your first letters all the way to real QSOs and contests, with a radio simulator that sounds and responds like the real thing. PROGRESSIVE KOCH METHOD Learn Morse code one letter at a time with the proven Koch method. A 40-lesson curriculum, per-character accuracy stats, and automatic progression when you're ready. QSO WITH AI OPERATOR Have realistic radio conversations with an intelligent operator. You call, copy, exchange RST, name, QTH — and if you miss something, the operator repeats it, just like on the air. Every QSO is with a different station from around the world, and you get a score and coaching at the end. CONTEST MODE Train for CQ WW and WPX contests in Search & Pounce or Running. Pile-ups, rapid exchanges, ever-changing callsigns, and realistic error handling. MAKE IT YOURS Speeds from 5 to 60 WPM, a level system from Bronze to Legend, daily reminders, and leaderboards to challenge other operators. TRY IT FREE, THEN DECIDE You can use the app with no sign-up and no payment: • the first 9 lessons of the Koch course • 5 Callsign Trainer sessions and 5 Pile-up sessions • 7 QSOs with the AI operator, Contest included • stats, leaderboard, ranks and achievements, always included When you want to go further there are two separate options: • Full unlock — one-time purchase, yours forever: all 40 Koch lessons, unlimited Callsign and Pile-up • DX Pass — monthly or annual subscription, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan: unlimited AI QSOs and Contest AI, with coaching after every QSO You can cancel the subscription at any time in your Apple settings. Purchases are tied to your Apple ID — use "Restore purchases" on a new iPhone. 73 and enjoy CW! This app uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy: https://md2tech.it/privacy.html

About

CW Morse Master

Master Morse code with this comprehensive tool. Practice sending and receiving using realistic virtual keys and various training modes. Includes helpful utilities like text-to-Morse conversion and a visual transmitter.

Highlights
  • Virtual Straight Key and Iambic Paddle
  • Real-time visual feedback and decoding
  • Reflex and Drill modes for listening practice
  • Text-to-Morse conversion
  • Visual transmitter with screen/flashlight
  • Customizable speed, timing, and pitch
Features
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Morse Master is the ultimate tool for learning and practicing Morse Code (CW). Designed for both aspiring amateur radio operators and puzzle enthusiasts, this app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to master the dots and dashes. KEY FEATURES: • Transmit (TX) Practice: Use the realistic virtual Straight Key or Iambic Paddle to practice sending code. The app provides visual feedback and decoding in real-time. • Receive (RX) Training: Improve your listening skills with multiple modes: - Reflex Mode: Quick-fire character recognition. - Drill Mode: Practice sets of characters based on the Koch method, common words, or callsigns. • Built-in Tools: - Text-to-Morse: Type any message and hear it played back. - Visual Transmitter: Use your screen or flashlight (if supported) to signal messages. - Cheat Sheet: Quick reference chart with both list and tree views for decoding. • Fully Customizable: Adjust transmission speed (WPM), Farnsworth timing for easier learning, and audio pitch to suit your preference. Download Morse Master today and start your journey into the world of CW!

Screenshots

CW Trainer4 screens
CW Morse Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CW Morse Master at 100% against CW Trainer's 44%. CW Morse Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CW Trainer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, 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

CW Trainer is free to download; CW Morse Master costs $1.99 up front. CW Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CW Morse Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CW Trainer ships an update every 3 months, CW Morse Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CW Trainer versus CW Morse Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCW TrainerCW Morse Master
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermdBeibi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CW Trainer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

CW Morse Master

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CW Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • DX Pass — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DX Pass — Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • CW Trainer — Full Unlock$4.99
None

CW Morse Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CW Trainer free?
CW Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CW Morse Master free?
CW Morse Master costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CW Trainer or CW Morse Master have ads?
Neither CW Trainer nor CW Morse Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CW Trainer or CW Morse Master?
CW Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and CW Morse Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, CW Trainer was updated on November 2, 2026 and CW Morse Master on November 7, 2026.

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