# Morse Pad vs DxQSO

The clearest difference is price: DxQSO at Free against Morse Pad's $2.99. DxQSO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Morse Pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DxQSO is free to download; Morse Pad costs $2.99 up front. DxQSO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Morse Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

DxQSO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Pad has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Morse Pad ships an update every 20 months, DxQSO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Pad | DxQSO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-pad/id385629886/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxqso/id6680187988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Cat Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/301047032) | [DX Development Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768237525) |

## What reviewers say

### Morse Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-pad/id385629886)

Decode Morse code transmissions directly on your iPad or iPhone. Simply place your device near a radio, tune into a Morse code signal, and see the decoded text appear in real-time. Adjust for transmission speed and frequency for optimal decoding.

**Highlights:** Real-time Morse code decoding, Adjustable WPM (Words Per Minute), Auto WPM detection, Center frequency input, Automatic Frequency Control (AFC), Spectrum display for tuning aid

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DxQSO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxqso/id6680187988)

Access and manage your amateur radio logbook from any mobile device. This app synchronizes with your PC/Mac logbook software, providing real-time updates, filtering options, and QSL alert notifications. Upload and download log data easily for various operations.

**Highlights:** Real-time logbook synchronization, Mobile access to logbook data, QSL alert notifications, Filter log entries by various criteria, Upload and download log data in ADIF format, Support for multiple stations, Bidirectional integration with LoTW

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DxQSO Annually | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morse Pad free?

Morse Pad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DxQSO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morse Pad or DxQSO?

DxQSO is rated higher. Morse Pad averages 3.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while DxQSO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Morse Pad or DxQSO have ads?

Neither Morse Pad nor DxQSO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morse Pad or DxQSO?

Morse Pad ships an update every 20 months, and DxQSO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Morse Pad was updated on October 23, 2026 and DxQSO on October 15, 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.*