CW Trainer vs Morse Trainer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Morse code learning
- Koch method implementation
- Proficiency-based learning
- Skill improvement
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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
Morse Trainer Pro
Master Morse code with a data-driven training system. Adaptive sessions adjust speed and difficulty, while customizable practice modes and realistic audio help build accuracy and confidence for beginners and advanced operators alike. Track progress with detailed statistics and train offline.
- Adaptive CW training engine
- Customizable practice sessions
- Realistic CW audio generation
- Word, call-sign & random group training
- Performance tracking & statistics
- Works offline
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Morse Trainer Pro is continuously improved based on user feedback. If you encounter an issue or have suggestions for new features, you can reach us anytime via the Support URL. Morse Trainer Pro is a modern, data-driven Morse code training system designed for both beginners and advanced operators. Built on proven learning principles and real-world CW workflows, it helps you build speed, accuracy, and confidence through structured, configurable, and adaptive practice sessions. Whether you are just starting your CW journey or preparing for high-speed copying and contest performance, Morse Trainer Pro provides the tools, analytics, and training modes needed to progress effectively. Key Features • Adaptive CW Training Engine Automatically adjusts tone speed, character speed, spacing, and difficulty based on your performance. • Customizable Practice Sessions Create your own playlists, select specific characters, define speed ranges, set Farnsworth spacing, and fine-tune every detail of your training. • Realistic CW Audio Generation High-quality sidetone and precise timing provide an authentic experience aligned with real-world Morse operation. • Word, Call-sign & Random Group Training Choose from character sets, curated word lists, amateur radio call-sign patterns, or fully random groups for targeted skill building. • Performance Tracking & Statistics Review detailed history, accuracy, character timing, session duration, and improvement trends over time. • Clean, Focused Interface Designed for distraction-free training on iPhone and iPad with dark and light modes. • Works Offline Train anywhere — no connection required. Morse Trainer Pro is built in collaboration with active CW operators and designed for long-term progression, whether your goals are on-air communication, contesting, SOTA/POTA operations, or simply mastering a timeless skill. Your CW journey starts here. Train smarter. Copy faster. Learn Morse with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CW Trainer at 44% against Morse Trainer Pro's 0%. CW Trainer also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Morse Trainer Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (2.0 vs 1.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CW Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Morse Trainer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Morse Trainer Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of CW Trainer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Trainer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CW Trainer ships an update every 3 months, Morse Trainer Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CW Trainer | Morse Trainer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | md | Oliver Bross |
Customer experience
CW Trainer
Morse Trainer Pro
In-app purchases
CW Trainer
- DX Pass — Monthly$2.991 Month
- DX Pass — Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- CW Trainer — Full Unlock$4.99
Morse Trainer Pro
- Morse Trainer Pro - Yearly$24.991 Year









