Comparison

MorseKey vs Morse Code

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

Head to head
About

MorseKey

Practice sending Morse Code with this simple touchscreen keyer. Adjust tone frequency and volume, or use the iambic keyer for speed training. Ideal for learning and practicing Morse Code transmission.

Highlights
  • Touchscreen Morse code key
  • Adjustable tone frequency
  • Adjustable volume
  • Iambic keyer (mode A)
  • Adjustable dot speed
Features
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This is a very simple touchscreen-based Morse Code straight key. Practice sending Morse Code on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Touch the display screen and the device will sound out a tone. The duration of the tone is controlled by how long you touch the device screen. Send Dots using quick touches, and Dashes by touches held down 3 times longer. The tone frequency is adjustable from 300 Hz to 1200 Hz in the Settings. The volume can be adjusted to a lower level as well. There is also an iambic keyer (mode A) with adjustable dot speed available. A Morse Code tutorial is not included. You can find one on Wikipedia or on the ARRL website. Also see MorseTest, in the iPhone App Store, another educational Morse Code application by HotPaw Productions.

About

Morse Code

Learn and master Morse code with this app. It features AI-powered audio decoding, interactive practice games, and a comprehensive code table. Customize your learning experience and track your progress.

Highlights
  • AI audio decoding
  • Practice games
  • Morse code table
  • Bidirectional translation
  • Customizable settings
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Morse Master helps you learn Morse code by ear with a structured Koch-method path and practical CW drills. Instead of memorizing dots and dashes from a chart, you train the sound patterns used in real copying and sending. Training: - Progressive Koch lessons that introduce characters step by step - Daily Sprint sessions for focused 3–5 minute practice - Listening and receive drills for Morse copy - Sending practice for rhythm, timing, and keying control - Weak-character review and confusing-pair drills - Adjustable WPM, Farnsworth spacing, pitch, noise, and fading - WPM Ladder, Free Range, and copy practice for extra reps Signal tools: - Text to Morse and Morse to text conversion - On-device audio decoding from recordings or microphone input - Flashlight Morse transmitter - Training history, progress, badges, and weak-character review Morse Master works offline and does not require an account. It is built for beginners, ham radio learners, and CW operators who want a clear daily path from first sounds to steadier copy and sending. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://morsecodetrainer.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

MorseKey1 screens
Morse Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MorseKey at none against Morse Code's 4. MorseKey also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Morse Code's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (237 vs 28). 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 Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MorseKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MorseKey against 4.6 for Morse Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code has 237 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, Morse Code every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MorseKey versus Morse Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseKeyMorse Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)4.6 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings28237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw Productions亚娟 秦

Customer experience

MorseKey

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative27.5%

Morse Code

All ratings237 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

None

MorseKey

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Morse Code

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Master PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Morse Master PRO Annual$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock full version$0.99
  • Morse Master PRO Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is MorseKey free?
MorseKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code free?
Morse Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MorseKey or Morse Code?
Morse Code is rated higher. MorseKey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Morse Code averages 4.6 from 237 ratings.
Do MorseKey or Morse Code have ads?
Neither MorseKey nor Morse Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MorseKey or Morse Code?
MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, and Morse Code every 5 days. Most recently, MorseKey was updated on September 18, 2026 and Morse Code on September 23, 2026.

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