Morse Code Keys vs Forethumb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Code Keys
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.
- Morse code alphabet practice
- Letter drilling exercises
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Free to use
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Learning morse code can be tough without the right tools. That's why we created Morse Code Keys - Trainer. With this free app, you're going to be able to take the time to practice and drill in each letter of the alphabet. Once you're confident in your skills, download our other app: Morse Code Keys, which will allow you to utilize your new skill with a morse code keyboard that can be used across any app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Forethumb
This keyboard app allows users to input text on their iOS devices using Morse code. It offers single-key or paddle input methods, with options for sound feedback and customizable gap lengths. It supports alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese characters.
- Morse code input (single key or paddle)
- Sound feedback on input
- Swipe gestures for delete/space
- Customizable gap length
- Supports alphabets, numbers, symbols, Japanese
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Forethumb enables you to input characters on your iOS device with morse code. You can type sentences blindfold, if you memorized morse code for forethumb. [Function] - Character input is possible by single key type or paddle type Morse input. - The sound is played when you input the morse code. - In the case of the single key type, swiping the key to the left will "delete" and swiping to the right will "enter space". - You can change the default gap length. [Functional Limitations] - The characters that you can enter are alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese. [Attention] - You have to do the additional procedure of Forethumb to use it (Settings -> General -> Keyboard). - Then, you also have to turn on the "Full Access" for Forethumb. * Please don’t worry; The developer does not collect your data at all. [Support] - Please do not hesitate to contact the developer for any defect reports or questions/requests. - The developer will consider any requests about additional function. - The developer may end support for older iOS without notice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Morse Code Keys at Free against Forethumb's $0.99. Morse Code Keys also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Forethumb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Morse Code Keys is free to download; Forethumb costs $0.99 up front. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Forethumb asks for nothing beyond the download.
Forethumb holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Keys has 176 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Morse Code Keys's written reviews are positive against 64% of Forethumb's.
Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, Forethumb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Code Keys | Forethumb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (176 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 176 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caesar Salad Software LLC | Takuto Nakamura |
Customer experience
Morse Code Keys
Forethumb
Bugs and requests
Morse Code Keys
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- Buttons don't register until finger is lifted
- Sound doesn't show up on older devices
- App opens with 'A' and doesn't progress
- Doesn't go past letter A
- Dit and Dah keys are backwards from standard
Requested features
7 requests- 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)
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- Add a home screen
- More settings options
Forethumb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Code Keys
- Remove Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$19.99
Forethumb
No in-app purchases
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