Comparison

CW Keyboard vs Real Authenticator

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
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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

Real Authenticator

This app provides a secure, human-powered verification system for trusted connections. It allows users to share rotating time-based codes to confirm each other's identities, similar to two-factor authentication but between individuals. Built with privacy in mind, it offers Face ID and passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Human-powered verification codes
  • Secure connections with trusted contacts
  • Time-based rotating codes
  • Privacy-first design
  • Face ID & passcode lock
  • Sign in with Apple
Features
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Identity Verification with the People You Trust Ever need to verify someone is really who they say they are? Real Authenticator gives you and your trusted connections a shared, rotating verification code - like two-factor authentication, but between real people. How it works: 1. Create a secure connection with someone you trust 2. Share an invite via link or QR code 3. Both of you see matching time-based codes that rotate automatically 4. Use the code to verify each other's identity anytime Built with privacy first: • Sign in with Apple - no email or password required • Face ID & passcode lock for added security • Encrypted, time-based one-time codes (TOTP) Perfect for: • Families verifying calls aren't scams • Teams confirming identity remotely • Anyone who needs a simple, trusted way to say "it's really me" Real Authenticator brings the security of 2FA to your most important relationships. Terms of Use: https://www.realauthenticator.app/terms Subscriptions & Lifetime Plans: • Free for the first 3 connections. • Family Plan - Up to 8 connections ($12.99/mo, $119.99/yr, or $249.99 Lifetime) • Professional Plan - Up to 25 connections ($29.99/mo, 249.99/yr, or $599.99 Lifetime) Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime Purchases are a one time purchase for lifetime access

Screenshots

CW Keyboard4 screens
Real Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Real Authenticator at Free against CW Keyboard's $0.99. Real Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). CW Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On 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

Real Authenticator is free to download; CW Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. CW Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Real Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CW Keyboard has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CW Keyboard versus Real Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCW KeyboardReal Authenticator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 119 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulsely ConsultingPhillip Boscarino

In-app purchases

None

CW Keyboard

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Real Authenticator

Subscriptions4
  • Real Authenticator Family Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Real Authenticator Family Annual$119.991 Year
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  • Real Authenticator Pro Annual$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Real Authenticator Family Lifetime$249.99
  • Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime$599.99

Questions

Is CW Keyboard free?
CW Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Authenticator free?
Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CW Keyboard or Real Authenticator?
Real Authenticator is rated higher. CW Keyboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Real Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CW Keyboard or Real Authenticator have ads?
Neither CW Keyboard nor Real Authenticator shows ads.

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