QRQ CW vs MorseForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRQ CW
Enhance your Morse Code reception speed with this convenient app. Practice daily for a few minutes to improve your skills with high-quality audio and accurate timing. A demo version offers full features with limited practice words, allowing you to try it before purchasing additional content.
- Improve Morse Code reception speed
- Premium audio quality
- Accurate Morse code timing
- Adjustable speed from 15 to 60 WPM
- Farnsworth timing options
- Customizable preferences
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Never has it been easier to obtain faster Morse Code reception skills (QRQ)! If you already know the Morse Code, this is probably the most convenient way to improve your skills. With this app you will improve your reception speed without any pressure. Use it every day for 5 minutes for one or two months and I guarantee you will improve with virtually no effort. With this demo version you get all the features enabled but with a limited set of practice words. No obligations - Try it out before you decide to purchase full practice content access. Main features: - Premium audio quality - no listening fatigue - Spoken disclosure of sent code - Waveform shaping to avoid tiring key clicks - Super accurate morse code timing - 15 to 60 WPM speed with down to 5 WPM Farnsworth timing - Many options to suit your preferences Practice sessions (demo with all features enabled): - A few (some 20 different) English words Practice sessions (when purchased "Full Content Access"): - 100 most common English words - 1 000 most common English words - 5 000 various English words - Max 4 character words - Ham Radio Abbreviations - Typical QSO phrases - Callsigns (International) - Callsigns (USA) - Numbers - 3, 4 and 5-digits - Contests - CQ Zone, Serial Numbers etc.
MorseForge
Learn Morse code through interactive lessons, engaging practice modes, and a unique story-driven adventure. Track your progress, unlock achievements, and connect with friends while mastering this timeless communication skill.
- Structured Koch method lessons
- Multiple practice modes (Speed, Word, Zen)
- Story mode with choices and multiple endings
- Gamified progression with levels and achievements
- Cloud sync for cross-device progress
- Detailed analytics and progress tracking
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MorseForge transforms learning Morse code from a chore into an adventure. Whether you're studying for your ham radio license, preparing for off-grid communication, or exploring a timeless skill, MorseForge makes mastery achievable and fun. LEARN STEP-BY-STEP 40 structured lessons using the proven Koch method across 3 phases Master 66 characters: letters, numbers, punctuation, prosigns, and Q-codes 8 boss battles that test everything you've learned Adjustable character speed (18-45 WPM) and Farnsworth effective speed (5+ WPM) Visual feedback, audio training, and confusion tracking combined Adaptive difficulty that responds to your performance PRACTICE MODES Speed Challenges: Push your limits and increase your WPM Word Trainer: 40 levels of progressive word practice with boss battles Word Sprint: Timed word decoding under pressure Zen Mode: Relaxed, untimed practice sessions QSO Suite: Callsign Trainer + Pileup Arena for ham-style practice Customizable tone frequency (400-1000 Hz) and Farnsworth timing STORY MODE — UNIQUE TO MORSEFORGE Choose Your Own Adventure stories told in Morse code 4 difficulty tiers from beginner to pro Make choices by decoding signals — your decisions shape the story Multiple endings based on your stats and choices Several free stories included, more premium stories available with Forge Pass New stories added regularly — spy thrillers, sci-fi mysteries, survival scenarios GAMIFICATION & PROGRESSION 100 levels across 4 tiers: Beginner, Operator, Expert, Legendary 90+ achievements across multiple categories and rarity tiers Daily streak tracking to build habits Detailed analytics with confusion matrix and session history Track your accuracy and speed improvement over time SOCIAL & SYNC Cloud sync keeps your progress safe across devices Add friends and compare progress Public profiles and leaderboards FORGE PASS Unlock the full MorseForge experience: Full premium Story Mode catalog Word Trainer level unlocks and Word Sprint extensions Extended QSO Suite session limits Additional premium training content as it ships No ads Monthly and yearly plans available. Free trial where offered. Pricing may vary by region. Perfect for ham radio enthusiasts, preppers, history buffs, educators, and anyone who wants to learn this timeless skill. No gimmicks. Just focused learning. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MorseForge at 100% against QRQ CW's 33%. MorseForge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. QRQ CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MorseForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MorseForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of QRQ CW's written reviews are positive against 100% of MorseForge's.
QRQ CW ships an update every 3 months, MorseForge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRQ CW | MorseForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ake Liljenberg | Jacob McCaig |
Customer experience
QRQ CW
MorseForge
In-app purchases
QRQ CW
- Full Content Access$2.99
MorseForge
- Forge Pass Monthly$3.991 Month
- Forge Pass Yearly$29.991 Year








