Comparison

CW Keyboard vs Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Morse code input
  • Morse code reference guide
  • Practice Morse code sending
  • Amateur radio CW mode training
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Decode Morse code from various sources like flashing lights, audio, or even eye blinks. Convert text to Morse and practice your skills with interactive lessons. This versatile tool is perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Decode Morse from light, audio, and eye blinks
  • Convert text to Morse code and vice versa
  • Transmit Morse via flashlight, sound, or vibration
  • Interactive lessons and practice modes
  • Real-time adaptive timing
  • Morse code dictionary reference
Features
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Universal Morse Decoder and Encoder Features: LIGHT DECODER Point your camera at any flashing light source - flashlights, LEDs, or signal lamps. Our advanced brightness detection automatically adapts to different flash speeds and intensities, decoding even challenging signals in real-time. AUDIO DECODER Listen and decode Morse code from radio transmissions, practice apps, or any audio source. Perfect for amateur radio operators and CW enthusiasts. TEXT DECODER AND ENCODER Type any message and instantly convert it to Morse code or type morse and convert it to english. Transmit morse with visual flashlight signals, sound effects, or vibration patterns. BLINK DECODER Decode Morse code transmitted by eye blinks in real time LEARN & PRACTICE Master Morse code with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and adaptive difficulty levels. From beginner dot-dash patterns to advanced radio communications. SMART FEATURES Real-time adaptive timing that learns your transmission speed Save and organize decoded messages Complete Morse code dictionary reference Works with flashlights, screen flashing, and audio signals Perfect for: Amateur radio operators, emergency preparedness, military training, scout activities, escape room puzzles, or just having fun with friends using secret light signals. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CW Keyboard4 screens
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

CW Keyboard and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of CW Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's. CW Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 119 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder is free to download; CW Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Morse Code Decoder and Encoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. CW Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for CW Keyboard against 4.1 for Morse Code Decoder and Encoder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of CW Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CW Keyboard ships an update every 119 months, Morse Code Decoder and Encoder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CW Keyboard versus Morse Code Decoder and Encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCW KeyboardMorse Code Decoder and Encoder
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings614 — better
Update frequencyEvery 119 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingTeo Udovcic

Customer experience

CW Keyboard

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CW Keyboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Premium$5.991 Year
  • Morse Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is CW Keyboard free?
CW Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Decoder and Encoder free?
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CW Keyboard or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder?
CW Keyboard is rated higher. CW Keyboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Morse Code Decoder and Encoder averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do CW Keyboard or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder have ads?
Neither CW Keyboard nor Morse Code Decoder and Encoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CW Keyboard or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder?
CW Keyboard ships an update every 119 months, and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder weekly. Most recently, CW Keyboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder on September 9, 2026.

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