Comparison

DxQSO vs Morse Maven

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

Head to head
About

DxQSO

Access and manage your amateur radio logbook from any mobile device. This app synchronizes with your PC/Mac logbook software, providing real-time updates, filtering options, and QSL alert notifications. Upload and download log data easily for various operations.

Highlights
  • Real-time logbook synchronization
  • Mobile access to logbook data
  • QSL alert notifications
  • Filter log entries by various criteria
  • Upload and download log data in ADIF format
  • Support for multiple stations
  • Bidirectional integration with LoTW
Features
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DxQSO puts your entire operating life in your pocket — and instead of making you check, it tells you. When QSOs are confirmed or when you get a new confirmed DXCC, state (overall or band based) DxQSO let's you know with either in-app alerts or an email (your choice). Let your friends or club members also know. Find our what they are working on. It works with the logging software you already use — Log4OM, N1MM+, Ham Radio Deluxe, WSJT-X, SmartSDR, SDR Control, the POTA app, and more. Nothing to relearn. DxQSO connects to all of it and brings it together into one living record you carry everywhere. YOUR LOGBOOK, IN YOUR POCKET Your complete operating history — every contact, across every log and every station — on your phone. Browse, search, and filter by call sign, band, mode, country, or DXCC entity, and see at a glance which contacts are confirmed and which are still pending. At the dinner table, on the commute, or in the field, your shack is always with you. QSL ALERTS Any logging app shows the QSOs you have worked — that is just a list. What matters is when they become confirmed QSLs. When LoTW® or QRZ confirms one, DxQSO pushes an alert to your phone. No more opening your logging app to check. No more waiting to get back to the shack. ACHIEVEMENT ALERTS DxQSO knows what you are chasing. The moment a confirmed QSL earns you a new DXCC entity, a new state toward Worked All States or a new grid your phone tells you — with the award it counts toward. Your progress comes to you, in real time. DxSOCIAL — YOUR CLUB AND FRIENDS, LIVE DxSocial is private space for your club, team, and friends, built right into DxQSO. Your club or contest team gets a private area with group messaging, shared files, and forums to plan activations, contests, and Field Day. Follow your friends to see their real time operating activity and achievements as they happen — and share your own. It comes alive during Field Day, major contests, and DX expeditions. ONE RECORD ACROSS EVERY LOG Run a single logbook at home, or juggle a home shack, contest station, remote rig, and POTA field kit — DxQSO accepts ADIF from any source and consolidates everything into one searchable, always-current record. Keep the software you love; DxQSO does the bringing-together. REAL-TIME LOG CAPTURE The Network Listener captures QSOs automatically from SmartSDR, SDR Control, and any app that supports the N1MM UDP broadcast protocol. Log a contact at your radio and it is in DxQSO instantly — no export, no waiting. BUILT FOR POTA, SOTA & PORTABLE OPS In the field, DxQSO is your real-time pipeline to LoTW and QRZ. Upload your ADIF on the spot and DxQSO submits it immediately, or let the Network Listener sync every QSO as you log it. When hunters confirm your contacts, your phone tells you the moment they are credited — so you go home already knowing. DX-TQSL integration keeps your full QSO history with you whether or not you use LoTW. Sign up at dxqso.net and bring every one of your logs with you. 73 de DX Development Corporation If you choose to upgrade to a Member subscription of DxQSO, you will be charged $29.99 US each year as a "DxQSO" subscription in your Apple App Store account. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel at any time (by turning off auto renewal) using your Apple Store account prior to the day of the annual renewal. Please see our Terms and Conditions at: https://dxqso.org/terms and our Privacy Policy at https://dxqso.org/privacy. Logbook of The World and LoTW are registered trademarks of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). QRZ and QRZ.com are trademarks of QRZ, LLC. DxQSO is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ARRL or QRZ, LLC.

About

Morse Maven

Master Morse code with a comprehensive suite of tools. Learn progressively from beginner to advanced levels, practice receiving by ear, and decode messages automatically. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds and spacing.

Highlights
  • Progressive learning modules
  • Customizable speed and spacing
  • Audio Morse code training
  • Automatic decoding tool
  • Morse code sending tool
  • Reference guide
Features
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Morse Maven offers a complete suite of tools to help you learn and master Morse code at your own pace. Learn, practice, and perfect your Morse code skills with our comprehensive app designed for everyone from beginners to advanced operators. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for high-speed copying, Morse Maven offers a complete suite of tools to help you learn and master Morse code at your own pace. Key Features: Beginner to Advanced Learning: The app provides progressive lessons for every skill level. The beginner's training course specifically uses the Koch method to teach the International Morse Code alphabet, numbers, punctuation, and common prosigns. With consistent practice using Morse Maven, beginners can learn to recognise all characters in about 1-2 months, and the app guides you through developing speed and fluency. Customizable Settings: Adjust character speed (WPM), Farnsworth spacing, and tone frequency to match your preferences. Farnsworth spacing is a method where individual characters are sent at a higher speed but with extra spacing between characters and words, which helps beginners recognise sound patterns while giving them time to process. Audio Morse Training: Practice receiving Morse code by ear with clear, adjustable audio tones. Morse tones are "shaped" with a raised cosine filter for easy listening. Morse Decoding Tool: Automatically decode received audio or flashlight Morse code messages using a Goertzel decoding algorithm. This tool also helps you check your sending accuracy. Sending Tool: Type text to send messages in Morse code by sound or flashlight. Reference: Access a complete listing of International Morse Code characters for quick reference. The Morse sending, decoding the reference features are free, always. You get three hours of complimentary access to our Learning & Improving features. To unlock unlimited access to everything, you can purchase a one-time upgrade for a small fee directly in the app. This helps us keep the app running smoothly and develop even more great features.

Screenshots

DxQSO4 screens
Morse Maven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DxQSO at 5.0 against Morse Maven's 4.5. Morse Maven's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DxQSO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Morse Maven sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DxQSO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Maven has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DxQSO ships an update every 2 months, Morse Maven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DxQSO versus Morse Maven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDxQSOMorse Maven
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDX Development CorporationDragon Technology Ltd

Customer experience

DxQSO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Morse Maven

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DxQSO

Subscriptions1
  • DxQSO Annually$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Morse Maven

One-time1
  • Morse Maven Learning Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is DxQSO free?
DxQSO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Maven free?
Morse Maven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DxQSO or Morse Maven?
DxQSO is rated higher. DxQSO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Morse Maven averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do DxQSO or Morse Maven have ads?
Neither DxQSO nor Morse Maven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DxQSO or Morse Maven?
DxQSO ships an update every 2 months, and Morse Maven every 4 days. Most recently, DxQSO was updated on September 11, 2026 and Morse Maven on August 23, 2026.

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