Comparison

CW Trainer vs MORX

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

MORX

Features
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MORX is a Morse code training app built for serious CW learners — from your first dit to on-air confidence. TRAIN WITH THE KOCH METHOD Start with two characters at real speed and progressively unlock all 26 letters. Farnsworth spacing lets you hear each character at 18 WPM while keeping the overall pace comfortable. PADDLE KEY — A FIRST FOR MOBILE Practice with a realistic paddle key interface. Automatic dit repeat with manual dah, just like a real semi-automatic key. Straight key mode is also available. HEAD COPY PRACTICE Listen, memorize, then type. Choose 3, 5, or 7 character sequences to build your mental decoding skills — the key to copying without writing. QUIZ YOUR SKILLS Four quiz modes: single character (4-choice), word recognition (4-choice), word typing, and Morse input. Track your weak points and focus where it matters. MORE FEATURES • Speed adjustment (5-30 WPM) • Morse code chart & binary tree reference • Text-to-Morse translator • Practice streak tracking • Mastery grid with weak point analysis • Clean, modern interface Available in English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Free to start. Unlock all features with a one-time MORX Pro purchase.

Screenshots

CW Trainer4 screens
MORX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CW Trainer at 13.0 against MORX's 17.0. 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

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 MORX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CW Trainer versus MORX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCW TrainerMORX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermdKunihiro Miwa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CW Trainer

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

MORX

One-time1
  • MORX Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CW Trainer free?
CW Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MORX free?
MORX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CW Trainer or MORX have ads?
Neither CW Trainer nor MORX shows ads.

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