Comparison

Valiance Backbone for CW vs TYPE

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

Head to head
About

Valiance Backbone for CW

Decode Morse code signals in real-time using your device's microphone. This app employs advanced FFT technology to accurately distinguish transceiver signals from noise, offering a high success rate for radio communications. It features a range of tools for signal analysis and log management.

Highlights
  • Real-time Morse code decoding via microphone
  • Advanced FFT technology for signal detection
  • Minimizes false decodes from noise
  • Morse Sound Recorder & Player
  • Export text logs and audio data
  • Predictive decoding for difficult codes
  • Tone and sound pressure measurement
Features
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Morse Decoder: Valiance Backbone for CW (VBC) VBC is the No. 1 Morse code decoder in the Japanese market, encompassing both paid and free categories. This app allows you to decode Morse code using the built-in microphone of your iPhone or iPod touch. VBC utilizes the world's fastest FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) technology to detect and decode carriers. It is specifically designed to minimize false decodes from atmospheric noise, voices, or beep sounds (square or trapezoidal waves). While it will not decode vocalized "dit-dah" sounds, it offers an extremely high success rate for decoding actual transceiver signals. (Please check our videos of real DX station communications). We believe its decoding capability surpasses that of many expensive dedicated hardware units and PC software. The carrier detection mode is highly effective, making it a truly practical tool for active hunting and pouncing in real-world radio operations. The default settings are optimized for the best performance balance. We recommend testing it with an actual radio (800Hz tone) at a short distance using the default configuration. Key Features: Morse Sound Recorder & Player Export text logs, audio data, and history via email Timestamp and cancel stamp insertion in logs Predictive decoding for difficult or connected Morse codes Zero-in Tone Indicator / Shift-in Indicator Tone frequency measurement (±5Hz) Sound pressure measurement (dB) Audio frequency response measurement & automatic correction Peak search / Manual frequency setting (double-tap screen) Automatic speed tracking / Manual speed setting (double-tap screen) Auto Level / Auto Threshold / Manual Threshold (double-tap screen) Noise reduction & waveform shaping via carrier detection Japanese (Wabun) Morse support Signal level adjustment Input Level Over-Range Indicator When the input level exceeds the range (Over-Range), the waveform becomes distorted, leading to poor decoding accuracy. If this happens, please move your device further away from the radio. (Avoid placing the device directly on a vibrating radio; maintain a sufficient distance. The app is designed to decode accurately even from a significant distance.)Supports decoding speeds from 5 to 40 WPM For more information and to see the app in action, please visit our YouTube channel for Real-DX videos and more: http://goo.gl/ALXAqH http://goo.gl/yEu3d1 http://goo.gl/7gp4yw Note: Due to scrolling issues on the decode screen since iOS 8, we utilize the following library for text display. Our sincere thanks to the developer: SECoreTextView Created by kishikawa katsumi on 2015/03/25. Copyright (c) 2013-2015 kishikawa katsumi. All rights reserved.

About

TYPE

This application allows users to edit fuel mapping for TAKEGAWA's FI-CON TYPE-e fuel injection controllers. It offers real-time monitoring of engine data and customizable fuel adjustments. Data purchases are required for full functionality beyond a free tachometer display.

Highlights
  • Edit fuel injection mapping
  • Cancel/set engine speed limiter
  • Real-time engine data monitoring
  • 3D graph for fuel adjustments
  • Save and swap multiple fuel data sets
  • Digital acceleration pump control
Features
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This app edit fuel mapping which the Fuel Injection piggyback controller TAKEGAWA's FI-CON TYPE-e. This App can control only FI-CON TYPE-e. It can not be used for FI-CON TYPE-X. For FI-CON Type-E Kawasaki Z125 there is a special application so please use it. This APP responds by buying and downloading data to all models of FI-CON TYPE-e. Although this App can be downloaded for free, only the screen of the tachometer is displayed free of charge. It is necessary to purchase and download data that conforms to the model of the motorcycles. Please app in purchase data according to the type of motorcycle of FI-CON TYPE-e which you own. Purchase data in the App and connect with FI-CON TYPE-e with Bluetooth LE. Then you can control the following FI-CON TYPE-e functions. - cancel / set the engine speed limiter. - The maximum 5000/-7500(ex.GROM JC75 type-V. It depends on model.) micro seconds the engine rotation and throttle position for each fuel injection increase / decrease can edit and write-read. - displayed in 3D graph increase or decrease the amount of fuel. - view the throttle opening and tachometer monitor and oil / water /engine (It depends on model.) temperature in real time. - view the Injection rate in real time. - The fuel map, showing real-time engine speed, throttle position of the current. - arbitrarily set the rev limit. - Pit-in limit function (Only models with features) - the digital acceleration pump. - corrected for the actual Throttle position sensor. - save and create multiple fuel data, you can swap immediately when needed. - English,Japanese localize. Pairing is not required. Do not search Enigma in the Bluetooth settings screen. After the Bluetooth to ON in the Bluetooth settings screen to exit the setting screen in the home button, start the app, please do the connection from the "Connect to FI-CON" app. There is no direct linkage function of the data and the PC version and other smartphones. Please migrate the data via the FI-CON.

Screenshots

Valiance Backbone for CW4 screens
TYPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TYPE at Free against Valiance Backbone for CW's $3.99. TYPE also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Valiance Backbone for CW's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 50%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TYPE is free to download; Valiance Backbone for CW costs $3.99 up front. Valiance Backbone for CW sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TYPE sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Valiance Backbone for CW ships an update every 11 months, TYPE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Valiance Backbone for CW versus TYPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValiance Backbone for CWTYPE
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobDILTS JAPAN, LIMITED LIABILITY CO.

Customer experience

Valiance Backbone for CW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

TYPE

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Valiance Backbone for CW

One-time4
  • Tip for the Developer$0.99
  • Standard Support$4.99
  • Premium$9.99
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  • Ultimate Supporter$29.99
9 purchases

TYPE

One-time9
  • GROM JC61$3.99
  • MONKEY125 JB02$3.99
  • GROM JC75$3.99
Show 6 more
  • CUB110 JA44/JA45$3.99
  • CUB C125 JA48$3.99
  • CT125 JA55$3.99
  • GROM JC92$3.99
  • Z125$3.99
  • CUB50 AA01$3.99

Questions

Is Valiance Backbone for CW free?
Valiance Backbone for CW costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TYPE free?
TYPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Valiance Backbone for CW or TYPE have ads?
Neither Valiance Backbone for CW nor TYPE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Valiance Backbone for CW or TYPE?
Valiance Backbone for CW ships an update every 11 months, and TYPE every 3 months. Most recently, Valiance Backbone for CW was updated on October 29, 2026 and TYPE on October 16, 2026.

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