# MorseZapp vs Chess Move

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MorseZapp at 71% against Chess Move's 27%. Chess Move's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 76). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MorseZapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Chess Move sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Move holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Move has 1.1K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of MorseZapp's written reviews are positive against 27% of Chess Move's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MorseZapp ships an update every 10 days, Chess Move every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorseZapp | Chess Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-move-stockfish-engine/id1661430804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soki Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388498513) | [Setse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291639719) |

## What reviewers say

### MorseZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048)

Learn International Morse Code with a fun, interactive game. Tap dits and dashes to zap letters before they reach the bottom, with sound and visual cues to aid recognition. Progress through levels to improve speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Interactive Morse code trainer, Tap pad for dit/dash input, Sound and visual learning aids, Progressive difficulty levels, Sound-only recognition challenges, Customizable level packages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MorseZapp Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Buy All Packages | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning progress
- 💡 Fun and engaging concept
- ✅ Effective for memorizing letters
- 💰 Good value for paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't run/load packages
- 🐛 Inconsistent timing/detection
- 🐛 Repetitive sounds hinder learning
- 🐛 Too much, too fast for some
- ❓ Unclear pricing for Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate error message: problem loading packages
- App won't run on newer iPhones
- Warning displayed: Problem Loading Packages
- App won't run
- Ended up with a screen with a large green rectangle

**Requested features**

- Add iambic paddle mode
- More modes and options
- Punctuation marks package
- Display meaning of Q codes/CW codes
- Iambic paddle mode


### Chess Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-move-stockfish-engine/id1661430804)

This app helps chess players find the best moves using a powerful cloud-based engine. It allows users to set up board positions manually or via camera scan, and customize analysis depth and engine settings for in-depth game review.

**Highlights:** Best move calculation, Cloud-based Stockfish engine, Board setup via drag-and-drop, Camera position scanning, Customizable engine presets, Multiple analysis lines

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ChessMovePro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| ChessMovePro (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ChessMovePro - Hidden Discount | $9.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro - Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro (Quarterly) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| ChessMovePro | $29.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| ChessMovePro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Helpful for improving chess skills
- 🏆 Allows beating difficult opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🤯 Confusing or misleading about free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not detected correctly
- Moves suggested in wrong direction
- App crashes on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save board positions
- Improve piece detection and move suggestions
- Provide more free analysis options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MorseZapp free?

MorseZapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Move free?

Chess Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MorseZapp or Chess Move?

Chess Move is rated higher. MorseZapp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Chess Move averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MorseZapp or Chess Move have ads?

Neither MorseZapp nor Chess Move shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MorseZapp or Chess Move?

MorseZapp ships an update every 10 days, and Chess Move every 3 weeks. Most recently, MorseZapp was updated on October 9, 2026 and Chess Move on October 14, 2026.

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