Comparison

Morse Mania vs Curio

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

Head to head
About

Morse Mania

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
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In both the receiving and sending modes, the app starts with the easiest letters (E and T) and moves to more complicated ones. Once you master all the letters, it teaches you numbers and other symbols, and then proceeds to Prosigns, Q-codes, abbreviations, words, Callsigns, phrases and sentences. ---------------------------- Features: - 135 levels teach you to recognize (receive) 26 Latin letters, numbers, 18 punctuation marks, 20 non-Latin extensions, procedure signs (prosigns), Q-codes, most popular abbreviations, words, callsigns, phrases and sentences. - Another 135 levels teach and train you to send the Morse code. - 5 output modes: audio (default), blinking light, flashlight, vibration and light + sound. - 7 different keys for sending Morse code (e.g. iambic key). - 52 challenge levels test and consolidate your knowledge. - Custom level: create your own level to practice symbols of your choice. Save your own list of symbols and load anytime. - NEW! “Playground” to test and train your Morse code sending skills. - Smart learning: custom level choice is pre-populated with symbols where you made the mistakes most recently. - Support for external keyboard. - Hints (for free!) when you need help. - Explore mode: if you want to hear the symbols, or see a list of prosigns, Q-codes & other abbreviations and hear their sound representation. - 4 themes to choose from, from bright to dark. - 9 different keyboard layouts: QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, ABCDEF, Dvorak, Colemak, Maltron, Workman, Halmak. - Randomize letter/symbol positions for each level (to ensure you're not just learning the position of the symbols on the keyboard). - Absolutely no ads. - Works completely offline. ---------------------------- Completely customize the app: - Adjustable speed: from 5 to 45 WPM (words per minute). Less than 20 is not recommended though, as it doesn't help you to actually learn the language. - Adjustable sound frequency: 400 to 1000 Hz. - Adjustable Farnsworth speed: from 5 to 45 WPM. Determines how long are the spaces between letters. - Adjustable difficulty level for sending the Morse code. - Disable/enable the progress circle in Settings. - Settings for progress speed, review time, time pressure and lives in challenges. - Setting for background noise: to better support some Bluetooth earphones that keep disconnecting from the phone while you play, or just to make it more challenging. - Ability to jump to the past levels to revise, or skip some if you're already familiar with certain characters. - Ability to reset mistakes and levels. ---------------------------- Read our dedicated blog posts to get the most out of the game. Have any comments, questions or advice? Don't hesitate to email us, we'll reply right away! ---------------------------- Links: - Privacy Policy: http://morse.countrymania.net/privacy - Terms of Use: http://morse.countrymania.net/tos Have fun learning!

About

Curio

This app uses AI to create personalized, day-by-day learning paths for any subject. It offers structured curricula, quizzes, flashcards, and progress tracking to help users master new skills efficiently. Learn coding, music, languages, and more with a clear roadmap from beginner to expert.

Highlights
  • AI-generated personalized curricula
  • Day-by-day learning plans
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Quizzes and active recall
  • Gamified progress tracking (XP, streaks, levels)
  • Multiple learning realms
  • Focus tools and study tracking
Features
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Learn anything. Curio turns AI into your personal tutor — pick any topic and get a structured, day-by-day learning path built just for you. No random tutorials. No information overload. Just a clear roadmap from beginner to expert. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose what you want to learn — coding, design, music, languages, business, science, anything 2. AI generates a personalized curriculum with daily lessons 3. Follow your day-by-day plan with quizzes, flashcards, and projects 4. Track progress with streaks, XP, and level-ups PERSONALIZED AI CURRICULUM Curio doesn't give you a generic course. It builds a custom learning path based on what you want to master. Python? Guitar? Marketing? Photography? AI creates a structured roadmap with the right depth and pace for you. MULTIPLE LEARNING REALMS Learn more than one thing at a time. Each topic gets its own Realm with its own curriculum, progress, and flashcards. Switch between Realms anytime. GAMIFICATION THAT WORKS • XP for every completed lesson • Daily streaks that build consistency • Weekly challenges with bonus rewards • Level progression showing real growth • Curio Cat — your learning companion who grows with you SPACED REPETITION FLASHCARDS Learn once, remember forever. Built-in flashcards use proven spaced repetition to schedule reviews at the perfect time. 5 minutes a day keeps weeks of learning fresh. QUIZZES & ACTIVE RECALL Micro-quizzes test understanding, not just memory. Adaptive difficulty that gets harder as you improve. FOCUS TOOLS • Pomodoro-style focus timer • Daily reflection journal • Weekly progress dashboard • Study time tracking BUILT FOR EVERYONE Students studying for exams. Career changers learning new skills. Developers picking up new tech. Creatives exploring new mediums. Professionals upskilling. Hobbyists diving deep into any passion. PODCAST & VIDEO LEARNING Curated YouTube videos and podcasts integrated into your curriculum. Learn by reading, watching, or listening. 100% FREE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. No paywalls. No trial periods. No premium tier. Just learn. Stop scrolling random tutorials hoping something sticks. Get a real plan. Download Curio. Pick a topic. Start today

Screenshots

Morse Mania4 screens
Curio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curio at none against Morse Mania's 3. Curio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Morse Mania's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Morse Mania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Curio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Morse Mania against 5.0 for Curio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Mania has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Morse Mania's written reviews are positive against 100% of Curio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Mania ships an update every 2 months, Curio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Morse Mania versus Curio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse ManiaCurio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiang DongGopal Bagaswar

Customer experience

Morse Mania

All ratings8,206 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.3%

Curio

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

Bugs and requests

Morse Mania

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Curio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse Mania

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly premium subscription$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Beginner’s Bundle$4.99
  • Pro Bundle$8.99
None

Curio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Mania free?
Morse Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Curio free?
Curio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Mania or Curio?
Curio is rated higher. Morse Mania averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Curio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Morse Mania or Curio have ads?
Neither Morse Mania nor Curio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Mania or Curio?
Morse Mania ships an update every 2 months, and Curio every 4 days. Most recently, Morse Mania was updated on November 3, 2026 and Curio on October 31, 2026.

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