Morse Elmer vs HAMRS Pro
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/
HAMRS Pro
This is a portable logging application designed for amateur radio enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities. It simplifies the process of recording contacts during events like POTA and SOTA.
- Portable logging
- POTA support
- SOTA support
- Field Day logging
- Simple interface
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A simple amateur radio logger designed specifically for portable activities, like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA) Field Days, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Morse Elmer at 4.8 against HAMRS Pro's 3.2. Morse Elmer also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 54%) and ratings volume (187 vs 14). HAMRS Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On 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 HAMRS Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Elmer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Elmer has 187 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Morse Elmer's written reviews are positive against 54% of HAMRS Pro's.
Morse Elmer ships an update every 2 months, HAMRS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Elmer | HAMRS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (187 ratings) — better | 3.2 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #174 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Morgan Jones | Cabin Interactive, LLC |
Customer experience
Morse Elmer
HAMRS Pro
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
HAMRS Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Elmer
No in-app purchases
HAMRS Pro
No in-app purchases
