Comparison

BW Hanzi Writer vs Morse Code Go

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

Head to head
About

BW Hanzi Writer

This app offers focused Chinese handwriting practice with clear stroke-order animations and guided tracing. It provides instant audio feedback and progress tracking to help learners master character writing. The app is designed for parents, children, and beginners to build foundational writing skills.

Highlights
  • Stroke order animations
  • Guided tracing practice
  • Instant audio feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Custom practice lists
  • Word learning modules
Features
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BW Hanzi Writer began as a quiet handwriting companion I built for my own child. It is made for children, parents, and Chinese learners who want to practise correct writing without games, ads, or account setup. Practice 9,031 Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, arranged in 9 progressive levels for each script. Explore 20 practical groups containing 1,000 curated words. Choose Simplified or Traditional, Pinyin or Zhuyin independently. Supports iCloud sync across devices without requiring an account, and core handwriting practice works offline. What you can do: • Watch every stroke: clear step-by-step animations show the correct order and structure • Trace with guidance: follow each path and receive instant audio feedback • Learn progressively: move from common characters to advanced and rare forms • Build vocabulary: reinforce characters through 1,000 useful words • Find and review: search by character, Pinyin, or meaning, then save favorites • Make it yours: create focused practice lists and track daily and weekly progress • Sync across devices: iCloud sync keeps your learning progress, favorites, and custom lists up to date everywhere Ideal for parents practicing with children, beginners building a solid foundation, and anyone who wants to regain confidence in handwritten Chinese. Core features are free. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks the complete character library, unlimited custom lists, and more detailed learning statistics.

About

Morse Code Go

Features
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Ever wanted to decode secret messages or prepare for a ham radio license? Morse Code Go puts the entire international morse code system at your fingertips - with real audio you can actually hear and learn from. This is the fastest, most beautiful way to master all 36 characters. - LEARN TAB - Explore all 26 letters and 10 digits in a stunning cyberpunk neon grid. Tap any character to instantly hear its authentic morse audio signal. Each dot-dash pattern is displayed clearly so you build visual and auditory memory simultaneously. A HUD-style stats panel tracks your progress. - TRANSLATE TAB - Type any message and watch it transform into morse code in real time. Hit play to hear the full sequence as authentic audio signals. Text-to-speech pronunciation reinforces what you learn. Perfect for practice or sending fun encoded messages to friends. - AUTHENTIC AUDIO ENGINE - Every signal is generated at 700 Hz with precise dot-dash timing - the same frequency used by real telegraph operators. No generic beeps - this is the real thing. - WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - - 100% offline - works anywhere, anytime, no internet needed - Zero data collected - your privacy is absolute - No ads, no subscriptions, no accounts - One-hand optimized portrait interface - Dark cyberpunk theme with neon glow that makes learning addictive Whether you are studying for an amateur radio exam, building survival skills, or simply fascinated by this 180-year-old communication system - download now and start sending your first message in minutes.

Screenshots

BW Hanzi Writer3 screens
Morse Code Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morse Code Go at none against BW Hanzi Writer's 4. Morse Code Go also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. BW Hanzi Writer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Morse Code Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BW Hanzi Writer ships an update every 2 weeks, Morse Code Go every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BW Hanzi Writer versus Morse Code Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBW Hanzi WriterMorse Code Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer江宾 武晓 郭

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BW Hanzi Writer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
None

Morse Code Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BW Hanzi Writer free?
BW Hanzi Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Go free?
Morse Code Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BW Hanzi Writer or Morse Code Go have ads?
Neither BW Hanzi Writer nor Morse Code Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BW Hanzi Writer or Morse Code Go?
BW Hanzi Writer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Morse Code Go every 4 weeks. Most recently, BW Hanzi Writer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Morse Code Go on October 11, 2026.

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