# CW Keyboard vs Real Authenticator

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CW Keyboard | Real Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cw-keyboard/id1160306338/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 119 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pulsely Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/475349326) | [Phillip Boscarino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857188673) |

## 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


### Real Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Authenticator Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Family Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Family Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


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