Comparison

MorseTest vs Morse Coach

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

Head to head
About

MorseTest

Practice Morse Code with a random word generator. Customize test parameters like speed, tone, and character sets. Choose to display or hide test words during practice.

Highlights
  • Random 5-letter word generation
  • International Morse Code audio output
  • Adjustable Words Per Minute (WPM)
  • Configurable dot speed (Farnsworth method)
  • Customizable tone frequency
  • Selectable character sets for training
  • Option to show/hide test words
Features
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Audio learning can be a great brain exercise. This is a Morse Code practice test generator which can generate random 5-letter words, and send them in International Morse Code using your iPhone speaker. The WPM (words per minute) speed can be easily set. You can independently set the dot speed (for the Farnsworth method), and tone frequency. You can also configure the number of possible letters and numbers used, as well as customize the sequence of letters and numbers from which the test words are generated (for training similar to the Koch method). You can either show or hide the test words as they are sent. Other Morse Code applications by HotPaw Productions in the App Store include MorseDecoder, MorseKey, and Text2Morse.

About

Morse Coach

This app trains your ear to recognize Morse code by sound, not by sight. It offers adjustable character speed and audio tone, with adaptive review and progress tracking available through a subscription. Practice works offline after initial access verification.

Highlights
  • Auditory Morse code recognition
  • Adjustable character speed and tone
  • Send practice with rhythm tapping
  • Adaptive review system
  • Offline practice functionality
  • Progress history tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code by ear with Morse Coach. Hear a signal, choose the character, and build recognition through short, guided lessons. Try your first lesson with K and M before subscribing. No account is required. Continuing beyond the first lesson requires an auto-renewable in-app subscription for the remaining A–Z and 0–9 course, adaptive review, full progress history, adjustable audio, and gradual send practice. WITH AN IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION • Build your foundation with all 26 letters and 10 numbers, introduced in small signal groups. • Listen and identify characters from four choices at realistic character speed. • Review developing characters and see which sounds need another listen after each session. • Add send practice gradually using dot and dash controls with audio feedback. • Follow your character accuracy, session history, and daily practice streak. • Adjust character speed from 12–30 WPM and choose a comfortable audio tone. Made for beginners and ham-radio learners building their CW listening skills. Practice works offline after subscription access is verified. Requires iOS 17 or later. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Weekly and annual subscriptions provide full-course access. A free trial is available on the weekly plan only when you are eligible; the app shows your trial duration, localized price, and billing period before purchase. Annual has no free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account subscription settings. Restore an existing purchase from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/terms Privacy Policy: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/privacy

Screenshots

MorseTest2 screens
Morse Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Morse Coach at Free against MorseTest's $1.99. Morse Coach also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). MorseTest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.6 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Morse Coach is free to download; MorseTest costs $1.99 up front. Morse Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MorseTest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MorseTest ships an update every 20 months, Morse Coach every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MorseTest versus Morse Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseTestMorse Coach
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsTulin Gokalp

Customer experience

MorseTest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral26.3%
Negative5.3%

Morse Coach

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MorseTest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Morse Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Coach Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Morse Coach Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MorseTest free?
MorseTest costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Coach free?
Morse Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MorseTest or Morse Coach?
Morse Coach is rated higher. MorseTest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Morse Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MorseTest or Morse Coach have ads?
Neither MorseTest nor Morse Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MorseTest or Morse Coach?
MorseTest ships an update every 20 months, and Morse Coach every 4 days. Most recently, MorseTest was updated on October 8, 2026 and Morse Coach on October 16, 2026.

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