MorseKey vs Morse Code Trainer & Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Touchscreen Morse code key
- Adjustable tone frequency
- Adjustable volume
- Iambic keyer (mode A)
- Adjustable dot speed
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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.
Morse Code Trainer & Practice
Master Morse code with audio training, flashcards, and interactive exercises. Practice decoding messages at adjustable speeds and track your progress. Ideal for beginners and experienced operators.
- Flashcard mode with instant feedback
- Learn mode with audio and text display
- Adjustable speed (WPM) and Farnsworth spacing
- Customizable practice sets
- Simulated ham radio exchanges (QSOs)
- Progress tracking and mistake review
- Universal iPhone and iPad support
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Master Morse Code With Confidence —built for beginners and experienced operators alike. Morse Code Practice and Learn combines audio training, flashcards, and interactive exercises to help you decode faster and retain more. Key Features: • Flashcard Mode – Hear a character, tap your answer, get instant feedback. • You can also speak the answers in Flashcard mode or just grade yourself if you prefer. • Learn Mode – Tap any letter or number to hear its Morse pattern and see the dots and dashes as text. • Realistic Audio Playback – Decode full messages with adjustable speed (WPM). • Farnsworth spacing – A proven pacing method to make learning stick. • Custom Practice – Choose random words, letters, digits, or create your own character sets. • Simulated QSOs – Practice with realistic ham radio exchanges and prosigns. • Progress Tracking – Monitor your all-time accuracy and review mistakes after each active Flash Card session. • Universal Design – Works seamlessly on iPhone & iPad, in portrait or landscape. • Practice speaking the NATO Phonetic Alphabet. From your first dit to fluent decoding, Morse Code Practice makes learning clear, effective, and engaging. Download now and start decoding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Code Trainer & Practice at every 3 weeks against MorseKey's every 12 months. Morse Code Trainer & Practice also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). MorseKey's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Code Trainer & Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MorseKey's written reviews are positive against 83% of Morse Code Trainer & Practice's.
MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, Morse Code Trainer & Practice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MorseKey | Morse Code Trainer & Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 4.7 (62 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HotPaw Productions | David P. Sumner |
Customer experience
MorseKey
Morse Code Trainer & Practice
Bugs and requests
MorseKey
Reported bugs
5 issues- No sound or audio issues
- Keys sticking (especially dash)
- App stops working after a few seconds
- Bug with straight key to text conversion
- Does not work with Voiceover
Requested features
4 requests- Watch version
- Display text as it's typed
- Send dashes without Iambic mode
- Morse to text or text to Morse functionality
Morse Code Trainer & Practice
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MorseKey
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Trainer & Practice
No in-app purchases
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