Comparison

Ultimate Morse Code vs HAMmade CW

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Morse Code

Features
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Ultimate Morse Code is the perfect app for anyone who wants to learn, master, and have fun with Morse Code. Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up on your skills, the app guides you through interactive lessons that teach both letters and numbers step-by-step. Practice your tapping skills with real-time feedback, track your progress as you improve, and challenge yourself with drills and tests that make learning engaging and rewarding. With Ultimate Morse Code, you’ll go from dots and dashes to fluent communication in no time.

About

HAMmade CW

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Learning Morse code is not a game. It is a serious auditory skill. HAMmade CW is a strictly disciplined, professional-grade training platform designed for amateur radio operators. If you are looking for a casual game that teaches you the visual location of dots and dashes on a keyboard, this app is not for you. We focus on real-world conditions, building pure auditory reflexes and muscle memory to get you on the air with confidence. Whether you are a beginner learning your first letters or an experienced ham looking to increase your speed, HAMmade CW provides the ultimate training environment. KEY FEATURES: Live Audio Decoding & Real Hardware Practice Put your phone next to your transceiver or oscillator! While you practice with your actual, physical telegraph key, HAMmade CW listens to your sidetone via the microphone and decodes your transmission in real time. It is the perfect tool to analyze your timing, spacing, and accuracy under real-world conditions. Advanced QSO Simulator Don't just learn isolated letters - learn how to make real contacts. Our highly realistic QSO Simulator generates authentic on-air radio exchanges. Complete with standard formats, Q-codes, callsigns, and simulated real-world conditions, it thoroughly prepares you for the rhythm and flow of actual CW pileups. Precision On-Screen Keyer Don't have your hardware key with you? Practice sending anywhere using our ultra-responsive, highly sensitive on-screen Iambic paddle and straight key. Engineered for zero-latency feel, it accurately tracks your timing down to the millisecond, teaching you perfect rhythm. Strict, Proven Discipline No gimmicks, no falling blocks, no visual cheats. Using proven methods like Koch and Farnsworth, HAMmade CW forces your brain to recognize characters instantly by sound. Master CW the right way. Stop playing games and start making real contacts today with HAMmade CW.

Screenshots

Ultimate Morse Code3 screens
HAMmade CW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Morse Code at none against HAMmade CW's 1. Ultimate Morse Code also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HAMmade CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ultimate Morse Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Ultimate Morse Code versus HAMmade CW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate Morse CodeHAMmade CW
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames EmmrichOguz Agceli

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Morse Code

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HAMmade CW

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Ultimate Morse Code free?
Ultimate Morse Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAMmade CW free?
HAMmade CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultimate Morse Code or HAMmade CW have ads?
Neither Ultimate Morse Code nor HAMmade CW shows ads.

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