# Chess Tactics and Lessons vs MorseZapp

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Tactics and Lessons at 4.8 against MorseZapp's 4.0. Chess Tactics and Lessons also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 76) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). MorseZapp's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Tactics and Lessons sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MorseZapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Tactics and Lessons holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics and Lessons has 5K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Chess Tactics and Lessons's written reviews are positive against 71% of MorseZapp's.

Chess Tactics and Lessons ships an update every 5 weeks, MorseZapp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tactics and Lessons | MorseZapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-and-lessons/id531275673/reviews)** | [4.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lockwood Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466891332) | [Soki Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388498513) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tactics and Lessons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-and-lessons/id531275673)

Master chess strategy and openings with this app. Practice unlimited tactics, follow detailed lessons, and save your favorite openings. Create your own content and learn from a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Unlimited tactics practice, Detailed chess lessons, Opening practice and saving, Create custom tactics and lessons, Learn from mistakes with explanations, Community comments and discussion, Customizable board design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Marble Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Saved Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😃 Great for learning tactics
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 🚀 Excellent training tool
- 🤗 Helpful for improving chess skills
- 💯 Best tactics app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🤔 Some tactics are questionable
- 🙄 Too many queen sacrifices
- 😣 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Server connection issues
- White screen after updates
- Inability to delete account
- Incorrect move explanations

**Requested features**

- Ability to save tactics
- Offline mode
- Difficulty filtering
- Improved user interface
- More comprehensive lessons


### MorseZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048)

Learn International Morse Code with a fun, interactive game. Tap dits and dashes to zap letters before they reach the bottom, with sound and visual cues to aid recognition. Progress through levels to improve speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Interactive Morse code trainer, Tap pad for dit/dash input, Sound and visual learning aids, Progressive difficulty levels, Sound-only recognition challenges, Customizable level packages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MorseZapp Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Buy All Packages | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning progress
- 💡 Fun and engaging concept
- ✅ Effective for memorizing letters
- 💰 Good value for paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't run/load packages
- 🐛 Inconsistent timing/detection
- 🐛 Repetitive sounds hinder learning
- 🐛 Too much, too fast for some
- ❓ Unclear pricing for Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate error message: problem loading packages
- App won't run on newer iPhones
- Warning displayed: Problem Loading Packages
- App won't run
- Ended up with a screen with a large green rectangle

**Requested features**

- Add iambic paddle mode
- More modes and options
- Punctuation marks package
- Display meaning of Q codes/CW codes
- Iambic paddle mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tactics and Lessons free?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MorseZapp free?

MorseZapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tactics and Lessons or MorseZapp?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is rated higher. Chess Tactics and Lessons averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while MorseZapp averages 4.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do Chess Tactics and Lessons or MorseZapp have ads?

Neither Chess Tactics and Lessons nor MorseZapp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Tactics and Lessons or MorseZapp?

Chess Tactics and Lessons ships an update every 5 weeks, and MorseZapp every 10 days. Most recently, Chess Tactics and Lessons was updated on October 14, 2026 and MorseZapp on October 13, 2026.

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