Head Copy vs Another Morse Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Head Copy
Master Morse code with realistic QSO simulations and professional training modes. Practice with authentic callsigns, radio conditions, and contest simulations. Ideal for amateur radio operators looking to improve their CW skills.
- Realistic QSO simulator with real callsigns
- Professional training modes (POTA, SKCC, Contest)
- Authentic radio experience with QSB, QRN, and vintage effects
- Adjustable WPM speeds (5-50 WPM)
- CarPlay integration for practice on the go
- Background learning with sleep timer
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Master Morse code with Head Copy, the most comprehensive CW training app designed specifically for amateur radio operators. Whether you're preparing for your first QSO or training for competitive contests, Head Copy delivers authentic, realistic practice that mirrors real on-air conditions. REALISTIC QSO SIMULATOR Experience industry-first realistic CW conversations with actual callsigns from CWops, SKCC, and contest participants. No more artificial practice text - train with the same callsigns you'll encounter on the air. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MODES - POTA (Parks on the Air): Practice authentic park-to-park contacts - SKCC (Straight Key Century Club): Master straight key techniques with realistic key characteristics - Contest Training: WPX, CWops CWT, SST, MST, and NCCC Sprint simulations - LICW Specialized Training: Advanced learning methods - Words List Training: Build fundamental skills with curated word lists AUTHENTIC RADIO EXPERIENCE Head Copy simulates real radio conditions with QSB (signal fading), QRN (atmospheric noise), and vintage radio effects. Choose between modern crystal-clear audio or vintage tube radio warmth. Practice with straight key simulation that includes realistic contact bounce and timing variations. ADVANCED FEATURES - Adjustable WPM speeds from 5 to 50 WPM - Farnsworth timing for character vs word speed control - Wordsworth spacing for advanced timing control - Head-copy mode: text display delay for authentic copying practice - Background learning with sleep timer - CarPlay integration for commute practice - Unlimited practice time (Premium) COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT All training content is regularly updated with fresh callsign databases and contest exchanges. Practice with thousands of real amateur radio callsigns and authentic contest exchanges used in actual competitions. CONVENIENT ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION Stop juggling multiple apps, MP3 files, or YouTube videos. Head Copy puts everything you need for serious CW training in one professional application. Practice anywhere, anytime, with or without internet connection. PERFECT FOR - New amateur radio operators learning CW - Contest operators preparing for competitions - POTA and SOTA activators - SKCC members practicing straight key techniques - Anyone serious about improving their Morse code skills EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Built-in learning materials include Morse code fundamentals, head-copy study guides, learning tips and tricks, and comprehensive reference charts. Everything you need to progress from beginner to expert. SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES Premium subscription unlocks all training modes, unlimited practice time, advanced audio features, and priority support. Free version includes basic training with time limits. Head Copy is developed by active amateur radio operators who understand the real challenges of learning and maintaining CW skills. Join thousands of hams worldwide who trust Head Copy for their Morse code training. Download Head Copy today and experience the difference that realistic, professional CW training makes. Your on-air confidence starts here. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://head-copy.com/privacy-policy.html
Another Morse Trainer
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Learn to copy Morse code (CW) by ear, the way real operators do. Another Morse Trainer teaches you with the proven Koch method: it starts with two characters and adds the next one only when you're ready, building real instant recognition instead of counting dots and dashes. MANY WAYS TO TRAIN Learn the characters • Journey: a leveled path from letters through punctuation, prosigns, Q-codes, abbreviations and words to call signs, with an unlock map and saved progress. • Characters: the Koch-method ladder through A-Z and 0-9. • Confusion Drill: targeted reps on the exact pairs you keep mixing up. Copy real content • Common Words: copy whole ham-radio words at speed, or bring your own list. • Abbreviations and Q-Codes: the CW shorthand you'll hear on the air. • Prosigns: run-together signals like AR and SK. • Short Stories: 32 bundled fables, longer classics with a bookmark, or today's real news headlines, hidden until you decode them. Build speed • Head Copy: hold a whole word in your head, then grade your own recall. • Type It: free recall with no multiple choice to lean on. • QRQ Speed: high-speed copy at 35, 40, 50 or 60 WPM. • Rapid Fire: call signs, words, number groups or states sent back to back. • Daily Dit: one five-letter word a day, the same for everyone. Guess it from the code; every replay or miss slows the code down until you catch it. Play • Six arcade games that train by ear: Morse Invaders, CW Galaga, Morse Defender, CW Dungeon, CW Frogger and CW Asteroids. Every hit and miss feeds your stats. Get on the air • Pileup Runner: call CQ and pull callsigns out of a simulated pileup, with QSB, QRN, cut numbers, busted calls and a live log. • Contest: timed runs of five real weekly CW events (K1USN SST, ICWC MST, CWops CWT, NCCC Sprint, ARRL Field Day) with a live score and scorecard. • Code Exam: the classic FCC/ARRL-style copy test at 5, 13 or 20 WPM. • Repeater: live CW with real operators over the Vail network. Send, decode and look up • Sending Practice: key it back on a touch key or a hardware MIDI key, with live decode of what you actually sent. • Sending Drills: printable practice sheets built from what you've studied. • CW Decoder: point the microphone at a rig or a WebSDR and read received Morse as text. • Reference: a tap-to-hear chart of prosigns, Q-codes, abbreviations, ham lingo and cut numbers. • Listen & Learn: hands-free, eyes-free practice: hear the code, then the answer spoken aloud. Keeps playing with the screen locked. BUILT FOR REAL PRACTICE • Character speed up to 60 WPM, Farnsworth spacing and sidetone pitch. • Answer by tapping, typing, speaking or keying it back. • Hardware key support: USB and Bluetooth LE MIDI keys, plus full Vail Adapter input and output. • A quiet background noise floor so Bluetooth earbuds don't sleep through the first character; turn it up and it doubles as band noise. • A daily practice reminder to keep your streak alive, and a buddy streak: pair with one friend and keep a streak of days you both practised. • Optional shared leaderboard, off by default, for Rapid Fire, Contest, Pileup Runner and the games. • Progress tracking: streak, accuracy, fastest copy, most-confused pairs, performance by speed band and a per-character recognition-speed chart. • Runs on iPhone and iPad. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything stays on your device unless you turn the leaderboard on. Full user guide: https://anothermorsetrainer.app/guide/ Community and support: https://discord.gg/qgyk3TPUd9 73!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Another Morse Trainer at none against Head Copy's 2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Head Copy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Another Morse Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Head Copy | Another Morse Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCE3D LLC | JUSTIN KEITH ROGERS |
In-app purchases
Head Copy
- Head Copy Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Head Copy Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Another Morse Trainer
No in-app purchases
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