CW Keyboard vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CW Keyboard
Type messages using Morse code on your iOS device. This app provides a reference guide to help you learn and practice sending Morse code efficiently. It's ideal for amateur radio operators looking to improve their CW mode skills.
- Morse code input
- Morse code reference guide
- Practice Morse code sending
- Amateur radio CW mode training
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CW Keyboard turns your iPhone's keyboard into a Morse code input pad. Instead of a standard QWERTY layout, you type using taps and holds — a quick tap for a dot, a longer hold for a dash — just like sending Morse code (CW) on a radio key. FEATURES - Custom system-wide keyboard — use it in Messages, Notes, Mail, and any app that accepts text input - Built-in Morse Code reference chart covering the full alphabet, numbers, and common punctuation - Simple setup guide to get the keyboard enabled in a few taps - Shift, backspace, space, and return controls alongside the Morse input pad - Full support for Light and Dark Mode WHO IT'S FOR CW Keyboard is great for amateur radio operators practicing their Morse code sending skills, Morse enthusiasts, and anyone curious about learning CW. Get comfortable with dot-dash timing in a low-pressure way, right from the keyboard you already use every day. HOW IT WORKS Tap quickly for a dot, hold a bit longer for a dash. Pause briefly between letters, and the keyboard automatically decodes your taps into text and types it for you.
Morse Code Reader and Decoder
Translate text to Morse code and vice versa, send signals using your device's flashlight, screen, or vibration. Includes practice lessons to learn Morse code at various difficulty levels.
- Text to Morse code translation
- Morse code to text decoding
- Flashlight signal transmission
- Screen blinking signals
- Vibration patterns
- Sound alerts
- Morse code learning lessons
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Morse Code Reader and Decoder is an iPhone app for translating text to Morse code and Morse code to text, sending Morse signals with your flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, and learning Morse code with practice lessons at three difficulty levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Text to Morse code translator: type any word or sentence and see it instantly as dots and dashes. • Morse code to text decoder: enter dots and dashes and read the message as plain English text. • Morse code flashlight: send your message as light signals with the iPhone flashlight. • Screen blinking: flash your message on the screen, useful when you need a visible signal without the flashlight. • Vibration: feel Morse code as vibration patterns, for silent practice or sending. • Sound: hear Morse code as classic beeps to train your ear. • Saved signals: save messages you send often so you can replay them in one tap. • Learn Morse code: practice letters, words and full sentences. • Three difficulty levels: start with single letters as a beginner and move up to sentences as you improve. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type a message, or enter Morse code you want to decode. 2. Read the translation in Morse code or in text. 3. Send it with flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, or save it for later. 4. Open practice mode to learn the Morse alphabet step by step. WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners who want to learn the Morse code alphabet and practice every day. • Amateur (ham) radio operators and students preparing for CW practice. • Scouts, campers and hikers who want to know how to signal with light. • Puzzle fans, escape room players, geocachers and teachers who need a quick Morse code converter. • Anyone curious about Morse code who wants a simple translator on their iPhone. GOOD TO KNOW The flashlight, screen and sound signals are for learning, practice and fun. This app is not a safety or emergency device. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. ---------- Pro Morse Code Subscription Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month, 6 months, or 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, $19.99 for 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, or $19.99 for 1 year, depending on your subscription level. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/copy-of-privacy-policy - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/trems-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CW Keyboard at 83% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. CW Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 119 months). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download; CW Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CW Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of CW Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CW Keyboard ships an update every 119 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CW Keyboard | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 30.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 119 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulsely Consulting | Ivan Antic |
Customer experience
CW Keyboard
Morse Code Reader and Decoder
Bugs and requests
CW Keyboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Morse Code Reader and Decoder
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezes/crashes during use
- Conversion issues (incorrect translations)
- Sound not working
Requested features
4 requests- Add flashlight/camera Morse code translator
- Allow adjusting dot/dash timing
- Add sound settings (tone, frequency)
- Improve learning mode/progression
In-app purchases
CW Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Reader and Decoder
- Morse Code Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Morse Code 6 Months$17.496 Months
- Morse Code Pro Annually$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Intermediate tutorial$1.99
- Advanced tutorial$2.99
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- Morse Code Pro$3.99
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