Comparison

Signal vs Morse Coach

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

Head to head
About

Signal

Learn and practice Morse code with this engaging app. It offers interactive tapping, real-time scoring, and haptic feedback to make learning fun and effective. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive dot/dash tapping
  • Real-time scoring system
  • Haptic feedback for errors
  • 100+ word list
  • Distraction-free design
  • Optional sound feedback
Features
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Signal - Morse Code Practice Learn and practice Morse code the easy way. Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up on your skills, Signal makes it fun, simple, and effective. Features: • Tap out words using dot and dash buttons with instant feedback • Real-time scoring: 1 point for easy words, 10 points for hard ones • Haptic feedback for mistakes keeps you on track without breaking your flow • Growing word list with 100+ words covering the entire alphabet • Clean, distraction-free design for focused practice • Optional sound feedback to train your ear • Simple settings, including a quick Feedback link for ideas and suggestions Why Signal? Unlike static charts or drills, Signal gives you immediate response, gamified scoring, and a smooth interface designed for daily practice. Whether you’re studying for amateur radio, brushing up on maritime signals, or just love learning codes, Signal helps you get fluent in tapping Morse. More features coming soon: Listen & Decode mode, new challenges, and expanded word banks. Start learning Morse code today — fast, fun.

About

Morse Coach

This app trains your ear to recognize Morse code by sound, not by sight. It offers adjustable character speed and audio tone, with adaptive review and progress tracking available through a subscription. Practice works offline after initial access verification.

Highlights
  • Auditory Morse code recognition
  • Adjustable character speed and tone
  • Send practice with rhythm tapping
  • Adaptive review system
  • Offline practice functionality
  • Progress history tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code by ear with Morse Coach. Hear a signal, choose the character, and build recognition through short, guided lessons. Try your first lesson with K and M before subscribing. No account is required. Continuing beyond the first lesson requires an auto-renewable in-app subscription for the remaining A–Z and 0–9 course, adaptive review, full progress history, adjustable audio, and gradual send practice. WITH AN IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION • Build your foundation with all 26 letters and 10 numbers, introduced in small signal groups. • Listen and identify characters from four choices at realistic character speed. • Review developing characters and see which sounds need another listen after each session. • Add send practice gradually using dot and dash controls with audio feedback. • Follow your character accuracy, session history, and daily practice streak. • Adjust character speed from 12–30 WPM and choose a comfortable audio tone. Made for beginners and ham-radio learners building their CW listening skills. Practice works offline after subscription access is verified. Requires iOS 17 or later. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Weekly and annual subscriptions provide full-course access. A free trial is available on the weekly plan only when you are eligible; the app shows your trial duration, localized price, and billing period before purchase. Annual has no free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account subscription settings. Restore an existing purchase from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/terms Privacy Policy: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/privacy

Screenshots

Signal2 screens
Morse Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signal at none against Morse Coach's 3. Signal also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1). Morse Coach's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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. Morse Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Signal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Signal against 5.0 for Morse Coach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Signal ships an update monthly, Morse Coach every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Signal versus Morse Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignalMorse Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin PelleyTulin Gokalp

Customer experience

Signal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Morse Coach

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

In-app purchases

None

Signal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse Coach

Subscriptions3
  • Morse Coach Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Morse Coach Annual Offer$29.991 Year
  • Morse Coach Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Signal free?
Signal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Coach free?
Morse Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Signal or Morse Coach?
Morse Coach is rated higher. Signal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Morse Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Signal or Morse Coach have ads?
Neither Signal nor Morse Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signal or Morse Coach?
Signal ships an update monthly, and Morse Coach every 5 days. Most recently, Signal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Morse Coach on October 31, 2026.

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