Comparison

Morse Code Speed Test vs HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal

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

Head to head
About

Morse Code Speed Test

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How fast can you type in Morse Code? Now you can find out! Use various modes to test your Morse Code skills, across the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. You can also get a WPM score typing out full words. Need a little more practice first? Download our free app Morse Code Keys Trainer to learn how to type in morse code!

About

HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal

Organize your amateur radio contacts with this app. Log QSOs, import/export ADIF files, and search contacts by callsign. It also provides callsign and locator assistance, and allows for logbook backups.

Highlights
  • Log QSOs with UTC time
  • Import and export ADIF files
  • Search contacts by callsign
  • Callsign and locator assistance
  • Logbook backup and restore
  • Offline core logging
Features
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Keep your amateur radio contacts organized on iPhone and iPad. Log QSOs with UTC time, callsigns, bands, modes and signal reports. Import and export ADIF files, find contacts by callsign, and save a backup of your logbook. LOG CONTACTS AND KEEP OPERATING - Record frequency, band, mode, sent and received reports, QTH, locator and notes. - Use live UTC time and Save & Next to continue logging with your band, mode and frequency retained. - Search your journal by callsign and filter contacts by band or mode. - Review and edit past contacts, with undo available after deletion. EXCHANGE ADIF FILES - Export all contacts or a selected UTC date range as an ADIF file for your station's logging software. - Import ADIF files and review new contacts, duplicate matches and invalid records before merging. CALLSIGN AND LOCATOR ASSISTANCE Use details from previous contacts, online lookups and offline callsign-prefix estimates to help fill QTH and Maidenhead locator fields. Suggestions show their source and remain editable. Country and area estimates are not confirmed station locations. KEEP A BACKUP Export a complete journal backup and review its details before restoring. Keep a separate copy of your logbook for recovery. Core logging works offline. Online callsign lookups require an internet connection; HamQTH station callbook access requires a HamQTH account. Good DX and 73 from R1BIA!

Screenshots

Morse Code Speed Test4 screens
HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal at Free against Morse Code Speed Test's $4.99. Morse Code Speed Test's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal is free to download; Morse Code Speed Test costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Morse Code Speed Test versus HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code Speed TestHAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaesar Salad Software LLCVasilii Dmitriev

In-app purchases

None

Morse Code Speed Test

No in-app purchases

None

HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code Speed Test free?
Morse Code Speed Test costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal free?
HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse Code Speed Test or HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal have ads?
HAM Radio Logbook, QSO Journal shows ads; Morse Code Speed Test does not.

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