HWM Deployment App vs SimpleCW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HWM Deployment App
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The HWM device installation app. Provides fast deployment and more reliable tracking of the devices through an automated setup. Simply scan the device's barcode, and upload the data to the server. Features: - Secure log-in, so only you can access and modify device deployment, - Fast data acquisition by scanning the device's barcode, - Fast data upload (requires internet access) - Local storage in case of no internet access
SimpleCW
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Read Morse and digital-mode signals from audio with SimpleCW (formerly HamChat). Tune one receiver, watch the waterfall, and follow decoded text in the transcript. CW includes automatic tone acquisition or manual tuning, Otsu and Bayesian decoders, a live keying trace, speed estimates, and input-level feedback. An optional on-device ML CW decoder is included with Premium Modes Unlock on iOS 18 or later and macOS 15 or later. Decoder results depend on signal quality and sending style; Otsu is the default. Receive CW, PSK31/63, MFSK, Olivia, and RTTY. Classical receive in every mode and CW transmit remain free. A three-minute trial lets you try other transmit modes. The existing one-time Premium Modes Unlock purchase adds unlimited digital-mode transmit and the optional ML CW decoder. Use the microphone or a compatible audio interface. On Mac, System Audio can receive audio from other software with the appropriate system permission. Audio processing stays on the device. Copy or share the resulting transcript.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HWM Deployment App at none against SimpleCW's 1. HWM Deployment App also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). SimpleCW's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SimpleCW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HWM Deployment App asks for nothing beyond the download.
HWM Deployment App ships an update every 3 months, SimpleCW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HWM Deployment App | SimpleCW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HWM-Water Ltd | Jeroen Rombouts |
In-app purchases
HWM Deployment App
No in-app purchases
SimpleCW
- Premium Modes Unlock$2.99
Questions
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