Comparison

RST Decoder vs QRQ CW

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

Head to head
About

RST Decoder

This application decodes Morse code from your microphone, acting as a practice tool to verify your keying accuracy. It offers advanced features like BPF and FFT decoders with automatic frequency and gain control, allowing for fine-tuning of reception parameters.

Highlights
  • Microphone Morse code decoding
  • Morse practice and keying check
  • BPF and FFT decoder options
  • Auto Frequency Detector (AFD)
  • Auto Gain Control (AGC)
  • Real-time CW signal display
  • Input signal recording/playback
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This is an App that decodes Morse code input from the microphone. It is a Morse practice App that you can use to check if you are keying the correct code. Signals with good S/N can be decoded correctly, but signals with bad S/N cannot be decoded correctly. Also, the performance will be degraded for extremely slow or fast signals. Usually about 5 to 10 characters are required for speed synchronization of Morse Code. Adjust the input signal so that the peak value changes from level 6 to level 7. Make fine adjustments to each parameter according to the reception status. [Additional Functions] -In addition to the decoder using BPF, a new decoder using FFT has been added so that it can be switched according to the usage. -AFD (Auto Frequency Detector) function has been added to the decoder using BPF, and BPF can be set automatically by pressing the AFD button. -The decoder using FFT automatically follows the strongest signal in the band by AFD (Auto Frequency Detector) and AGC (Auto Gain Control). You can also hold the AFD / AGC parameters by pressing the Lock button. * There will be a time lag of about 1 to 2 seconds for AFD tracking. [Control parameters] 1. Audio Input Level 2.BPF ON/OFF 3.BPF of Center Frequency 4.BPF of Band Width 5.CW Speed Control ON/OFF 6.CW Speed Control Low, Mid1, Mid2 or High 7.Delete All Decoded Text 8.Realtime CW Signal Display 9.Input signal recording / playback function *Japanese/KANA text is not supported. [Note] Since the signal after BPF is output to the audio output, it can also be used as an AF-CW filter. [URL of this App working example video] https://youtu.be/Pwp7W4m-m34

About

QRQ CW

Enhance your Morse Code reception speed with this convenient app. Practice daily for a few minutes to improve your skills with high-quality audio and accurate timing. A demo version offers full features with limited practice words, allowing you to try it before purchasing additional content.

Highlights
  • Improve Morse Code reception speed
  • Premium audio quality
  • Accurate Morse code timing
  • Adjustable speed from 15 to 60 WPM
  • Farnsworth timing options
  • Customizable preferences
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Never has it been easier to obtain faster Morse Code reception skills (QRQ)! If you already know the Morse Code, this is probably the most convenient way to improve your skills. With this app you will improve your reception speed without any pressure. Use it every day for 5 minutes for one or two months and I guarantee you will improve with virtually no effort. With this demo version you get all the features enabled but with a limited set of practice words. No obligations - Try it out before you decide to purchase full practice content access. Main features: - Premium audio quality - no listening fatigue - Spoken disclosure of sent code - Waveform shaping to avoid tiring key clicks - Super accurate morse code timing - 15 to 60 WPM speed with down to 5 WPM Farnsworth timing - Many options to suit your preferences Practice sessions (demo with all features enabled): - A few (some 20 different) English words Practice sessions (when purchased "Full Content Access"): - 100 most common English words - 1 000 most common English words - 5 000 various English words - Max 4 character words - Ham Radio Abbreviations - Typical QSO phrases - Callsigns (International) - Callsigns (USA) - Numbers - 3, 4 and 5-digits - Contests - CQ Zone, Serial Numbers etc.

Screenshots

RST Decoder4 screens
QRQ CW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RST Decoder at 5.0 against QRQ CW's 4.3. RST Decoder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). QRQ CW's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and update cadence 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. QRQ CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RST Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RST Decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RST Decoder's written reviews are positive against 33% of QRQ CW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RST Decoder ships an update every 2 months, QRQ CW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RST Decoder versus QRQ CW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRST DecoderQRQ CW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerkoji kamogawaAke Liljenberg

Customer experience

RST Decoder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

QRQ CW

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RST Decoder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QRQ CW

One-time1
  • Full Content Access$2.99

Questions

Is RST Decoder free?
RST Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRQ CW free?
QRQ CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RST Decoder or QRQ CW?
RST Decoder is rated higher. RST Decoder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while QRQ CW averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do RST Decoder or QRQ CW have ads?
RST Decoder shows ads; QRQ CW does not.
Which is updated more often, RST Decoder or QRQ CW?
RST Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and QRQ CW every 3 months. Most recently, RST Decoder was updated on September 8, 2026 and QRQ CW on July 5, 2026.

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