Comparison

MorseKey vs Morse Code Trainer & Practice

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MorseKey1 screens
Morse Code Trainer & Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MorseKey versus Morse Code Trainer & Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseKeyMorse Code Trainer & Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)4.7 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2862 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsDavid P. Sumner

Customer experience

MorseKey

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

Morse Code Trainer & Practice

All ratings62 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

None

MorseKey

No in-app purchases

None

Morse Code Trainer & Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MorseKey free?
MorseKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Trainer & Practice free?
Morse Code Trainer & Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MorseKey or Morse Code Trainer & Practice?
Morse Code Trainer & Practice is rated higher. MorseKey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Morse Code Trainer & Practice averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.
Do MorseKey or Morse Code Trainer & Practice have ads?
Neither MorseKey nor Morse Code Trainer & Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MorseKey or Morse Code Trainer & Practice?
MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, and Morse Code Trainer & Practice every 3 weeks. Most recently, MorseKey was updated on October 4, 2026 and Morse Code Trainer & Practice on October 12, 2026.

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