# Morse Mania vs Chessbook

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chessbook at every 3 days against Morse Mania's every 2 months. Morse Mania's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 83%) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Mania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Chessbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Morse Mania against 4.9 for Chessbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Morse Mania's written reviews are positive against 83% of Chessbook's.

Morse Mania ships an update every 2 months, Chessbook every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Mania | Chessbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbook-master-openings/id6466343415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiang Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511041685) | [Chessbook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707243137) |

## What reviewers say

### Morse Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196)

Master Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers structured lessons for both sending and receiving, covering letters, numbers, symbols, and advanced codes. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds, output modes, and practice tools.

**Highlights:** 135 levels for receiving Morse code, 135 levels for sending Morse code, Multiple output modes (audio, light, vibration), Customizable practice levels, Challenge levels to test knowledge, Adjustable speed and sound frequency, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Beginner’s Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 🚀 Effective teaching method
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (unresponsive, small buttons)
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device progress sync

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/audio issues in challenge mode
- Farnsworth settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Vibration feedback option
- Visualize dots and dashes
- Ability to use external keyboard
- More practice modes (e.g., custom sentences)


### Chessbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbook-master-openings/id6466343415)

Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

**Highlights:** Custom opening repertoire creation, Spaced repetition training, Automatic gap identification, Avoid obscure moves, Handle transpositions, Review online game mistakes, Learn middlegame plans

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chessbook Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Chessbook Pro - Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning openings
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🔒 Integrates with chess platforms
- 💡 Personalized repertoire building
- 🚀 Efficient spaced repetition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🔒 Limited free moves
- 💡 Inconsistent engine analysis
- 🔋 App causes phone to overheat

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Login issues on iPhone
- Inability to delete move sequences

**Requested features**

- Pause after completing move sequences
- Clearer instructions for beginners
- Customizable notification settings
- Option to input and practice specific positions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morse Mania free?

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

### Is Chessbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morse Mania or Chessbook?

Chessbook is rated higher. Morse Mania averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Chessbook averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Morse Mania or Chessbook have ads?

Neither Morse Mania nor Chessbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morse Mania or Chessbook?

Morse Mania ships an update every 2 months, and Chessbook every 3 days. Most recently, Morse Mania was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chessbook on October 27, 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.*