Comparison

Forethumb vs BeeMorse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Morse code input (single key or paddle)
  • Sound feedback on input
  • Swipe gestures for delete/space
  • Customizable gap length
  • Supports alphabets, numbers, symbols, Japanese
Features
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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.

About

BeeMorse

Type messages on your Apple Watch using Morse code gestures. Send your typed text directly to the Messages app. It's an easy, fast, and fun way to communicate from your wrist.

Highlights
  • Morse code typing via gestures
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Send messages directly
  • Easy and fast input
  • Fun communication method
Features
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BeeMorse turns your Apple Watch into a Morse code keyer you can carry everywhere. Tap out dots and dashes on your wrist and watch them decode into text in real time — then hear them played back as sound and feel them as haptics. No phone, no account, no internet. Everything runs right on your watch. HOW IT WORKS • Tap the left side for a dot, the right side for a dash. • Swipe to add a space, delete, or switch letter case. • Your taps decode into readable text as you go. PRACTICE & LEARN • Key Practice — build muscle memory sending real letters, numbers, and punctuation. • Recognition — train your ear to read Morse by sound, from beginner to fast. • A built-in Morse code chart for every letter, number, and symbol. • A quick gesture tutorial so you're keying in seconds. MAKE IT YOURS • Adjustable decode speed and practice pace (WPM). • Sound effects, spoken letters, and haptic feedback — turn each on or off. • Play any message back as authentic Morse audio. • Share your decoded message with a tap. PRIVATE BY DESIGN BeeMorse has no account and collects no data. Everything you key stays on your device. Whether you're a ham radio operator keeping your fist sharp, a scout earning a badge, or just curious about the language of dots and dashes, BeeMorse makes Morse code fun to learn and always on your wrist.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeeMorse at 100% against Forethumb's 64%. Forethumb's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Forethumb costs $0.99 and BeeMorse $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forethumb holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Forethumb's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeeMorse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forethumb ships an update every 2 weeks, BeeMorse every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forethumb versus BeeMorse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForethumbBeeMorse
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraYingtao Guo

Customer experience

Forethumb

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

BeeMorse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Forethumb

No in-app purchases

None

BeeMorse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forethumb free?
Forethumb costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeeMorse free?
BeeMorse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forethumb or BeeMorse?
Forethumb is rated higher. Forethumb averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BeeMorse averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Forethumb or BeeMorse have ads?
Neither Forethumb nor BeeMorse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forethumb or BeeMorse?
Forethumb ships an update every 2 weeks, and BeeMorse every 10 days. Most recently, Forethumb was updated on October 21, 2026 and BeeMorse on October 21, 2026.

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