Comparison

HamTester General vs Learn Morse Code

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

Head to head
About

HamTester General

Prepare for your ham radio FCC General Class exam with unlimited practice tests. This app simulates real exam sessions, providing immediate feedback on your answers and highlighting correct responses.

Highlights
  • Unlimited exam generation
  • Complete General Class Question Pool
  • Immediate exam grading
  • Feedback on errant questions
  • Display of correct answers
Features
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This application will generate unlimited examinations for you to take to prepare you for your actual testing session. NOTE: The Question Pool is valid for testing sessions beginning July 1, 2024 to June 29, 2027. "It is important to realize that to prepare someone to take an exam, you need to do more than just present a question pool. It is more than just questions/answers, statistics etc. It requires a mental preparation also. I created the HamTester series Technician, General and Extra to be as close to a real FCC exam session as I could, to prepare the student for more than just a list of questions." - Gene Backlin And Gene should know. Since 2000, Gene has been a Volunteer Examiner(VE) and has presided over 150 examination sessions. He has seen what it takes to pass, as well as mentored and encouraged/tutored those who have not. "It is a great hobby, and if I have been able in any way to help you achieve your ham ticket, I am thankful for your trust in my application" - Gene Backlin Features include: - Unlimited Examination Generation. - Complete General Class Question Pool included for immediate study. - Immediate grading of exam upon completion. - Feedback of questions that are errant, including multiple display of incorrect answer chosen as well as correct answer expected.

About

Learn Morse Code

Master Morse Code with interactive flashcards and quizzes. Learn to read, listen, and write the code through engaging exercises designed for quick memorization and skill improvement. Track your progress and aim for mastery.

Highlights
  • Morse Code flashcards
  • Character and notation views
  • Listening quizzes
  • Notation identification quizzes
  • Writing quizzes
  • Score tracking
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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Master International Morse Code with a progressive learning system designed for ham radio exam prep, aviation communication, and emergency signaling. Learn Morse Code transforms your phone into a tactical morse code trainer with authentic audio playback, decode practice, and speed drills that take you from zero to fluent CW operator. PROGRESSIVE LEARNING SYSTEM Start with the alphabet, then advance through numbers, punctuation, and prosigns. Each character set builds on the last, with mastery tracking that ensures you never move forward until you're ready. REAL AUDIO MORSE CODE PLAYBACK Hear every character as a pure sine wave tone with authentic dit/dah timing. Adjust speed from 5 to 30 WPM and tone frequency from 400 to 1000 Hz. This isn't a recording - it's programmatically generated morse code with proper Farnsworth timing. DECODE PRACTICE MODE The real test: listen to morse code audio and identify the character. Train your ear the same way professional CW operators do. Build the reflexive recognition you need for your ham radio license exam. SPEED TRAINER Progressive WPM challenges push your receiving speed higher. Start slow, build muscle memory, and work toward real-world CW operating speeds used on amateur radio bands. FLASHCARD LEARNING Study every character with visual morse code display and instant audio playback. Tap to hear, tap to reveal. Simple and effective memorization. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Feel the dit-dah pattern through your device. A tactile dimension that reinforces timing patterns and helps encode morse rhythm into muscle memory. PROGRESS TRACKING See exactly where you stand. Mastery percentages for Letters, Numbers, Punctuation, and Prosigns keep you motivated and focused on weak areas. TACTICAL DARK INTERFACE A modern aviation HUD-inspired design that's easy on the eyes during night study sessions. No clutter, no distractions - just clean tactical aesthetics built for focused learning. COMPLETELY OFFLINE No account needed. No permissions required. No internet connection necessary. Your progress saves locally. Learn morse code anywhere: on a plane, in the field, off the grid. NON-INTRUSIVE ADS Small banner ads only. No popup interruptions. No forced video ads breaking your focus mid-lesson. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Ham radio license exam candidates (Technician, General, Extra) - Student pilots and aviation enthusiasts - Preppers and emergency communication planners - Military and tactical hobbyists - Scouts working on merit badges - Puzzle lovers and lifelong learners Whether you're preparing for your amateur radio license exam, adding a skill to your emergency preparedness kit, or just love the elegance of the original digital communication system, Learn Morse Code gives you the tools to achieve real CW fluency. Download now and start your first lesson in under 10 seconds.

Screenshots

HamTester General4 screens
Learn Morse Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Morse Code at Free against HamTester General's $0.99. Learn Morse Code also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). HamTester General's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Learn Morse Code is free to download; HamTester General costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HamTester General holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Morse Code has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamTester General ships an update every 3 months, Learn Morse Code every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HamTester General versus Learn Morse Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamTester GeneralLearn Morse Code
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGene BacklinMesaRO LLC.

Customer experience

HamTester General

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Learn Morse Code

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HamTester General

No in-app purchases

None

Learn Morse Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamTester General free?
HamTester General costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Morse Code free?
Learn Morse Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HamTester General or Learn Morse Code?
HamTester General is rated higher. HamTester General averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Learn Morse Code averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.
Do HamTester General or Learn Morse Code have ads?
Learn Morse Code shows ads; HamTester General does not.
Which is updated more often, HamTester General or Learn Morse Code?
HamTester General ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Morse Code every 9 months. Most recently, HamTester General was updated on November 2, 2026 and Learn Morse Code on November 3, 2026.

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