# CW Keyboard vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CW Keyboard at 80% 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.

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: 80% 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 October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CW Keyboard | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cw-keyboard/id1160306338/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 119 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pulsely Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/475349326) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### CW Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cw-keyboard/id1160306338)

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.

**Highlights:** Morse code input, Morse code reference guide, Practice Morse code sending, Amateur radio CW mode training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Morse Code Reader and Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136)

Convert text to Morse code and vice versa. Transmit messages using flashlight, screen blinking, vibration, or sound. Includes practice modes for learning Morse code.

**Highlights:** Text to Morse code conversion, Morse code to text conversion, Flashlight transmission, Screen blinking transmission, Vibration transmission, Sound effect transmission, Morse code practice modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morse Code Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Morse Code 6 Months | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| Morse Code Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate tutorial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced tutorial | $2.99 | one-time |
| Morse Code Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and simple
- 💡 Helpful for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Great tool for learning Morse code

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound/vibration issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes/crashes during use
- Conversion issues (incorrect translations)
- Sound not working

**Requested features**

- Add flashlight/camera Morse code translator
- Allow adjusting dot/dash timing
- Add sound settings (tone, frequency)
- Improve learning mode/progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CW Keyboard free?

CW Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morse Code Reader and Decoder free?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CW Keyboard or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. CW Keyboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CW Keyboard or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; CW Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, CW Keyboard or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

CW Keyboard ships an update every 119 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, CW Keyboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*