# EchoLink vs Morse Maven

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Maven at 4.5 against EchoLink's 4.0. Morse Maven also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). EchoLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Maven sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EchoLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Maven holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoLink has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of EchoLink's written reviews are positive against 50% of Morse Maven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, Morse Maven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoLink | Morse Maven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-maven/id6746571072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synergenics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/350688565) | [Dragon Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/294055244) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolink/id350688562)

Connect to the EchoLink network using your iOS device. This application allows validated Amateur Radio operators to access the system from virtually anywhere. Registration with a valid Amateur Radio callsign is required.

**Highlights:** Connect to EchoLink network, Use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Validated user access, Remote connectivity

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful System
- 🚀 Great for ham travelers
- 🚀 Amazing App
- 🚀 Great tool for Hams
- 🚀 Excellent System

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 EchoLink does not work
- 🐛 Can't find stations!
- 🐛 Not working on ios26 iPhone pro max
- 🐛 Mic gain
- 🐛 Connectivity problems lately

**Reported bugs**

- Latest version (2.19) could use some improvement
- No way to reset password
- Doesn't seem to be working on my phone, I enter call sign, password, and email. I click on login and nothing happens
- Just updated EchoLink to find that it's now stuttering all the time
- After the upgrade there are connection issues

**Requested features**

- Bigger PTT please?
- Add more to app
- Password reset in app option
- Almost There!
- Bigger PTT please?


### Morse Maven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-maven/id6746571072)

Master Morse code with a comprehensive suite of tools. Learn progressively from beginner to advanced levels, practice receiving by ear, and decode messages automatically. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds and spacing.

**Highlights:** Progressive learning modules, Customizable speed and spacing, Audio Morse code training, Automatic decoding tool, Morse code sending tool, Reference guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morse Maven Learning Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoLink free?

EchoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morse Maven free?

Morse Maven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EchoLink or Morse Maven?

Morse Maven is rated higher. EchoLink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Morse Maven averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do EchoLink or Morse Maven have ads?

Neither EchoLink nor Morse Maven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoLink or Morse Maven?

EchoLink ships an update every 4 months, and Morse Maven every 4 days. Most recently, EchoLink was updated on October 17, 2026 and Morse Maven on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*