# HamAlert vs Morse Code Keys

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamAlert at none against Morse Code Keys's 3. HamAlert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 56%). Morse Code Keys's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (175 vs 29). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HamAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Code Keys holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Keys has 175 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 56% of Morse Code Keys's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, Morse Code Keys every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | Morse Code Keys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews) | **[4.4 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-keys-trainer/id1307714279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **175** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [Caesar Salad Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249587406) |

## What reviewers say

### HamAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798)

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for desired stations, Filter spots by DXCC, callsign, and location, Support for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter, Filter by band, mode, and time, Filter by spotter callsign and DXCC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Morse Code Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-keys-trainer/id1307714279)

Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.

**Highlights:** Morse code alphabet practice, Letter drilling exercises, Beginner-friendly interface, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning curve
- ✅ Effective for beginners
- 💡 Repetitive learning method works
- ✨ Helps master letters quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, doesn't always progress
- 👎 Sound issues (no sound, lag)
- 👎 Buttons lag or register late
- 👎 Dit/Dah keys are backwards
- 👎 Lacks numbers and punctuation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio stopped working after iOS update
- Audio never worked over wireless headphones
- Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
- Sound doesn't work
- Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing

**Requested features**

- Ability to select individual letters for practice
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Add numbers and punctuation
- Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
- Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAlert free?

HamAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morse Code Keys free?

Morse Code Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HamAlert or Morse Code Keys?

Morse Code Keys is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Morse Code Keys averages 4.4 from 175 ratings.

### Do HamAlert or Morse Code Keys have ads?

Morse Code Keys shows ads; HamAlert does not.

### Which is updated more often, HamAlert or Morse Code Keys?

HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, and Morse Code Keys every 11 months. Most recently, HamAlert was updated on September 17, 2026 and Morse Code Keys on September 23, 2026.

---

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