Comparison

HWM Deployment App vs SimpleCW

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

Head to head
About

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

About

SimpleCW

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HWM Deployment App3 screens
SimpleCW4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleCW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HWM Deployment App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
HWM Deployment App versus SimpleCW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHWM Deployment AppSimpleCW
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.2 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHWM-Water LtdJeroen Rombouts

In-app purchases

None

HWM Deployment App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleCW

One-time1
  • Premium Modes Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is HWM Deployment App free?
HWM Deployment App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleCW free?
SimpleCW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HWM Deployment App or SimpleCW have ads?
Neither HWM Deployment App nor SimpleCW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HWM Deployment App or SimpleCW?
HWM Deployment App ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleCW every 5 weeks. Most recently, HWM Deployment App was updated on October 5, 2026 and SimpleCW on October 8, 2026.

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