Comparison

Morse Elmer vs Simple Morse Code Keyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse Code
  • Koch Method training
  • Farnsworth spacing
  • Progress tracking
  • Graphical results
  • On-the-go training
Features
Currently charting
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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/

About

Simple Morse Code Keyboard

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Type in Morse Code — anywhere on iOS. A full system Morse Code Keyboard that replaces your standard one with a real CW keyer. Send a text, write an email, or post to social — all in dits and dahs. Built for ham radio operators who want authentic CW feel on mobile, and for learners who pick up the code fastest by using it every day. Keying Styles • Straight Key • Single Paddle • Iambic Paddle • Adjustable WPM Supported Morse Code Alphabets • ITU International • Spanish • Russian • Ukrainian • Bulgarian • Greek • Hebrew • Arabic • Persian • Kurdish • Japanese Wabun (Kana code) Designed for iOS • System-wide Morse Code Keyboard — works in every app • Portrait and landscape layouts • Low-latency input tuned for high WPM • Fully configurable Morse Code Keyboard For experts: the responsiveness and timing controls you need to send clean code at speed. For beginners: the best Morse Code trainer is daily use. Replace your keyboard, build muscle memory, and learn Morse code without "studying" it. Download the Morse Code Keyboard today and put a key in your pocket. 73!

Screenshots

Morse Elmer4 screens
Simple Morse Code Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Morse Code Keyboard at weekly against Morse Elmer's every 2 months. Morse Elmer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Morse Elmer costs $0.99 and Simple Morse Code Keyboard $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Elmer ships an update every 2 months, Simple Morse Code Keyboard weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Morse Elmer versus Simple Morse Code Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse ElmerSimple Morse Code Keyboard
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorgan JonesBioRust Studios

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

Simple Morse Code Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Morse Elmer

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Morse Code Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Elmer free?
Morse Elmer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Morse Code Keyboard free?
Simple Morse Code Keyboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse Elmer or Simple Morse Code Keyboard have ads?
Neither Morse Elmer nor Simple Morse Code Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Elmer or Simple Morse Code Keyboard?
Morse Elmer ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Morse Code Keyboard weekly. Most recently, Morse Elmer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Morse Code Keyboard on October 18, 2026.

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