Morse Elmer vs Cable Tools +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Elmer
Learn Morse Code effectively with this app. It utilizes proven methods like the Koch Method and Farnsworth spacing to accelerate your learning. Track your progress with detailed graphs and train anytime to become proficient.
- Learn Morse Code
- Koch Method training
- Farnsworth spacing
- Progress tracking
- Graphical results
- On-the-go training
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Morse Elmer is an app to help you learn Morse Code. Morse Elmer uses two well established methods to help you learn: The Koch Method and Farnsworth spacing. As you train Morse Elmer keeps track of your results, graphing them so you can monitor your progress. With Morse Elmer on your iOS device you'll have the tools to train whenever you want and the more frequently you train the quicker you'll become proficient. Learn more at: http://morseelmer.blogspot.com/
Cable Tools +
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RF Cable tools for estimating cable loss, time delay, phase, wavelength. Includes over 300 cable types from multiple manufacturers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Elmer at every 2 months against Cable Tools +'s every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Morse Elmer costs $0.99 and Cable Tools + $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Elmer ships an update every 2 months, Cable Tools + every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Elmer | Cable Tools + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (192 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 192 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Morgan Jones | Jeff Curtis |
Bugs and requests
Morse Elmer
Reported bugs
7 issues- Incorrect Morse code for some letters
- Missing option to add letters (iOS 15+)
- Text not displaying in settings dialog (iPad Air)
- Drops last character in sequence reporting
- Volume extremely low on headphone/Bluetooth
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- App compatibility issues with current iOS versions
- Support link missing from app
Requested features
13 requests- Higher speed support (beyond current limits)
- Keyboard input mode for automatic scoring
- Sending/keying practice capability
- Extended session duration (30+ minutes)
- Morse code reference chart in-app
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- Variable temperature numbers in QSO mode
- More diverse QTH locations
- Standard iOS file picker integration
- File deletion and organization options
- Error-based scoring option
- Practice timer reset functionality
- Head copy practice mode
- Custom word list creation
Cable Tools +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Elmer
No in-app purchases
Cable Tools +
No in-app purchases
