Comparison

CW Trainer vs MorseLink

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

MorseLink

Features
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MorseLink is a Morse code (CW) training app built around learning, listening, keying, and real communication practice. Beginners can start with letters and numbers. Experienced operators can train with listening drills, paddle input, CW QSO Practice, Sprint, and Challenge modes. ■ Practice from the Basics Learn Morse through tap, listening, vibration, and light-based practice modes. ■ Real Paddle Input Use left and right buttons to enter dots and dashes. Build keying skill while working through practical exercises. ■ CW QSO Practice Practice common CW exchange flow such as RST, OP, QTH, AGN, and 73. Train both copying what you hear and sending the right reply. ■ Sprint / Challenge 60-second time attacks for focused listening and input practice. Track your growth with combos and accuracy. ■ Morse Converter Convert text to Morse and Morse to text. Playback and speed control are included. ■ Connect with Morse Use real-time CW chat to communicate with other users through Morse. ■ See Your Progress Track XP, combos, rankings, and practice history. Premium adds high-speed practice, no ads, and synced progress and practice history. ■ Dictionary Search Q codes and CW abbreviations, then check their meaning and Morse instantly. MorseLink helps you go beyond memorizing Morse. Build the listening, keying, and QSO skills you need to use CW in practice. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CW Trainer4 screens
MorseLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CW Trainer at none against MorseLink's shown. MorseLink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CW Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MorseLink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CW Trainer ships an update every 3 months, MorseLink every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CW Trainer versus MorseLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCW TrainerMorseLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB223 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopermdDOTNULL Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CW Trainer

Subscriptions1
  • DX Pass — Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • CW Trainer — Full Unlock$4.99
5 purchases

MorseLink

Subscriptions2
  • MorseLink Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • MorseLink Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Signals Pack 120 (+10% bonus)$1.99
  • Signals Pack 360 (+18% bonus)$4.99
  • Signals Pack 1000 (+25% bonus)$9.99

Questions

Is CW Trainer free?
CW Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MorseLink free?
MorseLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CW Trainer or MorseLink have ads?
MorseLink shows ads; CW Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, CW Trainer or MorseLink?
CW Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and MorseLink every 2 days. Most recently, CW Trainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MorseLink on October 31, 2026.

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