RST Decoder Pro vs learnFORTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RST Decoder Pro
This application decodes Morse code from your device's microphone, offering two decoding methods (BPF and FFT) with adjustable parameters. It includes features like automatic frequency detection, gain control, and real-time signal display for accurate Morse code practice and reception.
- Microphone Morse code decoding
- BPF and FFT decoding methods
- Auto Frequency Detector (AFD)
- Auto Gain Control (AGC)
- Real-time CW signal display
- Waterfall display (Pro version)
- Adjustable control parameters
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This is an App that decodes Morse code input from the microphone. I recommend that you try the basic functions and usage with the free version before purchasing. 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. * The Pro version also supports waterfall display. [Control parameters] 1.Language select English and Japanese(KANA) 2.Audio Input Level 3.BPF ON/OFF 4.BPF of Center Frequency 5.BPF of Band Width 6.BPF of Shape 7.Notch ON/OFF 8.Notch of Center Frequency 9.CW Speed Control ON/OFF 10.CW Speed Control Low, Mid1, Mid2 or High 11.Delete All Decoded Text 12.Realtime CW Signal Display 13.Input signal recording function. 14.Playback function from the file list. 15.Support the Garbage Data reduction function [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(Free version) working example video] The GUI is slightly different, but the basic functionality is the same. https://youtu.be/Pwp7W4m-m34
learnFORTH
Learn the compact, stack-based Forth programming language through structured daily lessons and interactive exercises. Explore its history and applications in embedded systems and retro computing.
- 90 structured daily lessons
- Interactive REPL with syntax highlighting
- Hands-on exercises with hints
- Progress tracking and daily streaks
- Reverse Polish Notation primer
- Historical notes on Forth dialects
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It's time to learn Forth, the compact stack-based language that powered navigation computers, embedded systems, and a generation of hands-on hackers - and still runs the boot firmware on some retro Sun and Apple hardware. If you ever saw a Jupiter ACE home computer, now is your change to learn about what made it special. This app teaches you to think in words and stacks with 90 short, structured daily lessons, a live REPL you can experiment in right on your phone or iPad, and hands-on exercises with hints (not answers) so you actually learn the ideas. WHAT'S INSIDE • 90 guided lessons across 7 topics: the data stack, words & variables, control flow, loops & recursion, advanced words, data structures, and advanced topics. • A built-in REPL with syntax highlighting so you can type real FORTH and see the stack respond immediately. • Exercises for every lesson, graded on output, with an optional hint if you get stuck. • Daily streaks and per-category progress tracking to keep you moving. You'll learn, promise! • A plain-English primer on Reverse Polish Notation and stack manipulation (DUP, DROP, SWAP, OVER, ROT) for complete beginners. • Historical notes on FORTH's dialects - fig-FORTH, Forth-79, Forth-83, ANS Forth - and which one this app's interpreter follows. • A tip-of-the-hat to the Jupiter ACE, the British home computer from the 1980s that was based on Forth. • A recommended reading list of classic FORTH books, including Starting FORTH and Thinking Forth by Leo Brodie. • Light, dark, and automatic themes. No prior programming experience required. If you've ever wondered how a language with almost no syntax can still get real work done, learnFORTH will show you, one word at a time. Note: This app is free, with all features always available. If you enjoy it, please use the tip feature to thank the author and encourage future development.
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Verdict
RST Decoder Pro and learnFORTH both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of learnFORTH's written reviews are positive against 50% of RST Decoder Pro's. learnFORTH also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On rating, ads, 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
learnFORTH is free to download; RST Decoder Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RST Decoder Pro against 5.0 for learnFORTH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of RST Decoder Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of learnFORTH's.
RST Decoder Pro ships an update monthly, learnFORTH every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RST Decoder Pro | learnFORTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | koji kamogawa | John Kennedy |
Customer experience
RST Decoder Pro
learnFORTH
In-app purchases
RST Decoder Pro
No in-app purchases
learnFORTH
No in-app purchases
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