# Ham Morse vs Head Copy

The clearest difference is price: Head Copy at Free against Ham Morse's $4.99. Head Copy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Ham Morse's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Head Copy is free to download; Ham Morse costs $4.99 up front. Head Copy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ham Morse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ham Morse holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Morse has 106 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Ham Morse's written reviews are positive against 25% of Head Copy's.

Ham Morse ships an update every 4 months, Head Copy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ham Morse | Head Copy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-morse/id315980140/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-copy/id6751758685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Twigger, AA9PW](https://appshunter.io/developer/315980143) | [CCE3D LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553009036) |

## What reviewers say

### Ham Morse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-morse/id315980140)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Master Morse code with this comprehensive practice tool. Learn individual characters, numbers, callsigns, and even full news stories at adjustable speeds and audio frequencies. Ideal for ham radio operators and enthusiasts seeking proficiency.

**Highlights:** Farnsworth timing for learning, Adjustable speed and audio frequency, Practice letters, numbers, and callsigns, Koch character progression method, Top 100/500 common words practice, News feed practice, Ham QSO examples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive Morse code learning tool with multiple practice modes
- ⚙️ Highly customizable speed, tone, and character settings
- 🎯 Koch method implementation for structured learning
- 📰 RSS news feed feature for realistic practice content
- 🎭 QSO (conversation) mode with personalized callsigns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Persistent audio issues on various iOS devices
- 📵 App stops running when screen is turned off or locked
- 🔄 Settings don't persist between app launches
- 📱 No landscape orientation support on iPad
- ⚠️ Crashes on certain iOS versions and devices

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output on iPhone and iPad speakers
- App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions
- App stops when screen is turned off or in dark mode
- Settings reset on app relaunch
- Koch spacing not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Background audio playback when screen is off
- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Persistent settings between app launches
- Farnsworth timing with independent character and word speeds
- User text input to convert to Morse code


### Head Copy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-copy/id6751758685)

Master Morse code with realistic QSO simulations and professional training modes. Practice with authentic callsigns, radio conditions, and contest simulations. Ideal for amateur radio operators looking to improve their CW skills.

**Highlights:** Realistic QSO simulator with real callsigns, Professional training modes (POTA, SKCC, Contest), Authentic radio experience with QSB, QRN, and vintage effects, Adjustable WPM speeds (5-50 WPM), CarPlay integration for practice on the go, Background learning with sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head Copy Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Head Copy Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ham Morse free?

Ham Morse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Head Copy free?

Head Copy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ham Morse or Head Copy?

Ham Morse is rated higher. Ham Morse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Head Copy averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Ham Morse or Head Copy have ads?

Neither Ham Morse nor Head Copy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ham Morse or Head Copy?

Ham Morse ships an update every 4 months, and Head Copy weekly. Most recently, Ham Morse was updated on September 21, 2026 and Head Copy on September 11, 2026.

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