Ham Radio Exam vs Morse Code Keys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham Radio Exam
Prepare for your Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. Review official question pools, take topic-specific quizzes, and simulate the actual exam. Track your progress and find local exam sessions.
- Technician Class license exam preparation
- Official question pool review
- Topic-specific quizzes
- Simulated license examinations
- Performance tracking
- Find local exam sessions
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"Ham Radio Exam - Tech" will help the user pass his/her examination for a Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License. Newly updated to include the question pool for exams administered after 01 July 2026. See "What's new in this version" for installation instructions if you are already using this app prior to upgrading. Ham Radio Exam allows the user to review the correct answers to the official pool of questions that will appear on their Technician license exam. The user can also take quizzes of each topic that will be on the exam as well as take simulated examinations that exactly mimic the license exam that the user will take. The users performance is stored so that the user can track their progress as they continue their preparations. Ham Radio Exam even allows the user to find an examination session near them and to follow ham radio news.
Morse Code Keys
Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.
- Morse code alphabet practice
- Letter drilling exercises
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Free to use
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Learning morse code can be tough without the right tools. That's why we created Morse Code Keys - Trainer. With this free app, you're going to be able to take the time to practice and drill in each letter of the alphabet. Once you're confident in your skills, download our other app: Morse Code Keys, which will allow you to utilize your new skill with a morse code keyboard that can be used across any app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ham Radio Exam at none against Morse Code Keys's 3. Ham Radio Exam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). Morse Code Keys's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ham Radio Exam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ham Radio Exam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 176 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ham Radio Exam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Morse Code Keys's.
Ham Radio Exam ships an update every 14 months, Morse Code Keys every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Exam | Morse Code Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (242 ratings) — better | 4.4 (176 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | 176 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roy Watson | Caesar Salad Software LLC |
Customer experience
Ham Radio Exam
Morse Code Keys
User reviews
Ham Radio Exam
From 242 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Highly effective for passing technician exam on first attempt
- 🚀 Fast and convenient way to study anytime, anywhere
- 📊 Excellent progress tracking and performance analytics
- 🎯 Focused section-by-section study approach
- 💚 Free app with no paywalls
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing sample/practice tests
- 🐛 App crashes during section quizzes
- 🎨 Poor color contrast in test results display
- 🔄 Sample tests not random enough, repeating questions
- ❌ Some questions have incorrect answer choices
Morse Code Keys
From 176 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to learn Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning curve
- ✅ Effective for beginners
- 💡 Repetitive learning method works
- ✨ Helps master letters quickly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy, doesn't always progress
- 👎 Sound issues (no sound, lag)
- 👎 Buttons lag or register late
- 👎 Dit/Dah keys are backwards
- 👎 Lacks numbers and punctuation
Bugs and requests
Ham Radio Exam
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when attempting to take sample/practice tests
- App crashes when taking section quizzes
- Sample test completely blanks out when pressed
- Missed questions not clickable in app
- Practice test randomization algorithm shows same questions repeatedly
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- Clipboard access without user consent
- iPhone version not updated with new question pool
- Incorrect answer lettering in some questions
- Some equations displayed incorrectly
- App crashes on startup for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Higher contrast color scheme for test results
- Option to view correct answers without incorrect options
- Separate submit and answer selection actions to prevent accidental clicks
- Review all answers before submitting practice tests
- Better randomization algorithm for practice tests
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- Clickable recommended questions that open the full question
- Dark mode option
- Ability to focus on specific weak areas more easily
Morse Code Keys
Reported bugs
10 issues- Audio stopped working after iOS update
- Audio never worked over wireless headphones
- Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
- Sound doesn't work
- Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing
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- Buttons don't register until finger is lifted
- Sound doesn't show up on older devices
- App opens with 'A' and doesn't progress
- Doesn't go past letter A
- Dit and Dah keys are backwards from standard
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to select individual letters for practice
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Add numbers and punctuation
- Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
- Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)
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- Add a home screen
- More settings options
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Exam
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Keys
- Remove Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$19.99
Questions
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