Morse Words vs Learn Morse Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Words
Learn Morse Code with audio-based word drills. This app generates random common English words in International Morse Code, allowing you to practice listening and copying. Adjust speed, tone, and optionally display words for learning.
- Audio Morse Code word learning
- Random word generation
- Adjustable WPM speed
- Customizable dot speed (Farnsworth)
- Adjustable tone frequency
- Optional word display
- Custom word list input
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HotPaw Morse Words is a aid to learning Morse Code. Audio learning can be a great brain exercise. This app can help you learn the sound of entire words in Morse Code. The app is a test generator which randomly picks from 250 very common English words and sends them in International Morse Code audio through your iPhone speaker or headset. The WPM (words per minute) speed can be easily set up to 100 WPM. You can also separately set the dot speed (for Farnsworth method code), and customize the tone frequency. Hit "Start" to start sending random Morse code text. You can choose "Show", to see the words displayed as they are sent to the speaker. This is helpful when first learning. After you are familiar with the sound of the words, you can "Hide" the display of the words sent, and attempt to copy them down on paper as your hear them. Then you can later show them in order to check how many words you copied correctly. Optionally you can paste a custom word list, from 5 to 500 words in length, using the Settings view.
Learn Morse Code
Master Morse Code with interactive flashcards and quizzes. Learn to read, listen, and write the code through engaging exercises designed for quick memorization and skill improvement. Track your progress and aim for mastery.
- Morse Code flashcards
- Character and notation views
- Listening quizzes
- Notation identification quizzes
- Writing quizzes
- Score tracking
- Progress monitoring
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Master International Morse Code with a progressive learning system designed for ham radio exam prep, aviation communication, and emergency signaling. Learn Morse Code transforms your phone into a tactical morse code trainer with authentic audio playback, decode practice, and speed drills that take you from zero to fluent CW operator. PROGRESSIVE LEARNING SYSTEM Start with the alphabet, then advance through numbers, punctuation, and prosigns. Each character set builds on the last, with mastery tracking that ensures you never move forward until you're ready. REAL AUDIO MORSE CODE PLAYBACK Hear every character as a pure sine wave tone with authentic dit/dah timing. Adjust speed from 5 to 30 WPM and tone frequency from 400 to 1000 Hz. This isn't a recording - it's programmatically generated morse code with proper Farnsworth timing. DECODE PRACTICE MODE The real test: listen to morse code audio and identify the character. Train your ear the same way professional CW operators do. Build the reflexive recognition you need for your ham radio license exam. SPEED TRAINER Progressive WPM challenges push your receiving speed higher. Start slow, build muscle memory, and work toward real-world CW operating speeds used on amateur radio bands. FLASHCARD LEARNING Study every character with visual morse code display and instant audio playback. Tap to hear, tap to reveal. Simple and effective memorization. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Feel the dit-dah pattern through your device. A tactile dimension that reinforces timing patterns and helps encode morse rhythm into muscle memory. PROGRESS TRACKING See exactly where you stand. Mastery percentages for Letters, Numbers, Punctuation, and Prosigns keep you motivated and focused on weak areas. TACTICAL DARK INTERFACE A modern aviation HUD-inspired design that's easy on the eyes during night study sessions. No clutter, no distractions - just clean tactical aesthetics built for focused learning. COMPLETELY OFFLINE No account needed. No permissions required. No internet connection necessary. Your progress saves locally. Learn morse code anywhere: on a plane, in the field, off the grid. NON-INTRUSIVE ADS Small banner ads only. No popup interruptions. No forced video ads breaking your focus mid-lesson. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Ham radio license exam candidates (Technician, General, Extra) - Student pilots and aviation enthusiasts - Preppers and emergency communication planners - Military and tactical hobbyists - Scouts working on merit badges - Puzzle lovers and lifelong learners Whether you're preparing for your amateur radio license exam, adding a skill to your emergency preparedness kit, or just love the elegance of the original digital communication system, Learn Morse Code gives you the tools to achieve real CW fluency. Download now and start your first lesson in under 10 seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Morse Words at 74% against Learn Morse Code's 0%. Morse Words also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Words holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Words has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Morse Words's written reviews are positive against 0% of Learn Morse Code's.
Morse Words ships an update every 12 months, Learn Morse Code every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Words | Learn Morse Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (25 ratings) — better | 2.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HotPaw Productions | MesaRO LLC. |
Customer experience
Morse Words
Learn Morse Code
In-app purchases
Morse Words
No in-app purchases
Learn Morse Code
No in-app purchases
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