CQDX 59 vs CW Morse Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CQDX 59
This app simulates amateur radio QSOs, allowing users to practice CQ calls and exchange signal reports. It offers realistic variations in call signs, voice quality, and signal levels for an authentic experience. Users can customize their own call sign and select various communication modes.
- QSO simulation for amateur radio
- Realistic call sign and voice variations
- Customizable own station call sign
- 59 style or AADX Contest Style QSO
- Phonetic code conversion
- Pile-up mode support
- QRN selection
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This App is a real QSO simulator for Amateur Radio(HAM). Reproduce “QSO for CQ call, and 59 report exchange". In addition, the call sign and the voice quality (tone, speech speed) signal level of the speaker differ for each QSO to provide realism. Furthermore, the call sign of your own station that issues CQ can be set arbitrarily. 【Characteristic】 1. 59 style QSO or AADX Contest Style QSO 2. All call signs are converted to phonetic codes 3.Pseudo signal meter 4.Status display showing TX / RX 5.Voice select function from YL / OM 6.Phonetic code select function 7.Support the Pile-up Mode 【Other features】 1. A function to select the number of QSOs to communicate. You can choose from 5 or 20. 2. A function to select QRN. ON / OFF can be selected. 3. A function to select the area of the call sign of the partner station. You can choose from JA USA or W / W. 4. Supports easy mode. The pitch and volume of the partner station are constant. 5. Function to clear score information You can delete the high score information that you have. Supported keyboard input from Apple Silicon Mac. [Support Key] A-Z, 0-9, / Enter:return ESC:esc BS:delete CQ:UpArrow AGN:DownArrow TU:[ LEFT:LeftArrow RIGHT:RightArrow
CW Morse Master
Master Morse code with this comprehensive tool. Practice sending and receiving using realistic virtual keys and various training modes. Includes helpful utilities like text-to-Morse conversion and a visual transmitter.
- Virtual Straight Key and Iambic Paddle
- Real-time visual feedback and decoding
- Reflex and Drill modes for listening practice
- Text-to-Morse conversion
- Visual transmitter with screen/flashlight
- Customizable speed, timing, and pitch
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Morse Master is the ultimate tool for learning and practicing Morse Code (CW). Designed for both aspiring amateur radio operators and puzzle enthusiasts, this app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to master the dots and dashes. KEY FEATURES: • Transmit (TX) Practice: Use the realistic virtual Straight Key or Iambic Paddle to practice sending code. The app provides visual feedback and decoding in real-time. • Receive (RX) Training: Improve your listening skills with multiple modes: - Reflex Mode: Quick-fire character recognition. - Drill Mode: Practice sets of characters based on the Koch method, common words, or callsigns. • Built-in Tools: - Text-to-Morse: Type any message and hear it played back. - Visual Transmitter: Use your screen or flashlight (if supported) to signal messages. - Cheat Sheet: Quick reference chart with both list and tree views for decoding. • Fully Customizable: Adjust transmission speed (WPM), Farnsworth timing for easier learning, and audio pitch to suit your preference. Download Morse Master today and start your journey into the world of CW!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CQDX 59 at Free against CW Morse Master's $1.99. CW Morse Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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
CQDX 59 is free to download; CW Morse Master costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CQDX 59 | CW Morse Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji kamogawa | Beibi Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CQDX 59
CW Morse Master
In-app purchases
CQDX 59
No in-app purchases
CW Morse Master
No in-app purchases









