Comparison

DotDash vs Learn morse code

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

Head to head
About

DotDash

Master Morse code with this modern trainer. It offers adaptive audio, speed drills, and progress tracking using scientifically designed lessons. Ideal for beginners and experienced users looking to improve fluency.

Highlights
  • Progressive learning from 2 letters to 40+ characters
  • Adaptive speed training (5-40 WPM)
  • Spaced repetition for retention
  • Real-time feedback
  • 50 structured lessons
  • Multiple practice drill types
  • Offline mode
Features
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MASTER MORSE CODE BY EAR DotDash teaches you to hear Morse the way operators do: sounds first, never a lookup table. Five minutes a day, and you're reading real words from day one. WHY DOTDASH? • Audio-first — every character is learned by ear at full 20 WPM character speed; the dot-dash pattern is only ever shown as feedback • Koch method, done properly — start with E and T, then new letters arrive in pairs as soon as you've mastered the last ones • Farnsworth spacing that tightens as you improve — from 8 to 15 WPM effective, automatically • Spaced repetition — weak letters come back at the right moment, mastered ones fade out • Unit checkpoints — copy real words by ear, with an instant retry if you miss • Beep, your signal-lamp coach, listens and reacts as you learn ONE DAILY SESSION Warm-up reviews → new letters in pairs → mixed recognition, recall and sending drills → real words you can read. Beginners hear their first letters in under a minute. PRACTICE YOUR WAY • Recall drill — hear a letter, tap it from everything you have learned • Sending drill — key the rhythm on a straight-key pad with instant grading • Word copy — real words, Q-codes and ham abbreviations built only from your letters • Daily mystery word — a word puzzle that gets slower with each try; share your solve speed • Decoder and reference library — look up or hear any character, prosign or Q-code STAY ON TRACK • Learning path with unit checkpoints and progress for every character • Daily streak and XP • Per-character accuracy and speed • A gentle reminder when your next session is ready PROFESSIONAL AUDIO • Clean sidetone, adjustable 400–1000 Hz • Character speed 5–40 WPM with independent Farnsworth spacing • Plays with the screen off PERFECT FOR • Amateur radio operators preparing for CW on the air • Pilots, sailors and anyone who works with beacons • Preppers, scouts and emergency-ready families • Puzzle lovers and anyone who wants a skill most people never learn PREMIUM Start free: your first 8 letters and the daily challenge cost nothing. Then try Premium free for 3 days and subscribe yearly or weekly, or buy once and keep it forever. Premium unlocks the full learning path, unlimited practice and sync across devices. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • 36 characters + prosigns and punctuation • 300 words, Q-codes and abbreviations • Guided daily session, 4 practice modes, daily challenge • Spaced repetition and unit checkpoints • Works offline · No ads --- Privacy Policy: https://policyforge.co/policy/privacy-dotdash-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://policyforge.co/policy/terms-dotdash-terms-of-service Support: hello@getdotdash.today

About

Learn morse code

Master Morse code with structured lessons, visual mnemonics, and interactive trainers for sending and receiving. Track your progress and convert text to Morse code and back.

Highlights
  • Structured Morse code lessons
  • Visual mnemonics for characters
  • Send and receive Morse trainers
  • Morse code translator
  • Alphabet reference guide
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code step by step with short lessons, visual mnemonics, send or read trainer and daily practice. Structured lessons Start with letters, then move to symbols and digits. Each lesson adds one character with its Morse pattern and a visual mnemonic. Three parts per lesson: 1 Listen and connect the sound to the character. 2 Send the character yourself — short taps for dots, long for dashes. 3 Send mnemonics from recent lessons before the test. Reading tests Listen to Morse and fill the grid with what you hear. Tests use only characters you've learned, building real recognition speed. Sender trainer Practice tapping — go through characters in order or pick specific letters and symbols. Hints available, progress resettable. Reader trainer Choose characters, listen, fill the grid, check accuracy. Adjust grid size to your level. Translator Convert text to Morse and back. Copy results and play the audio. Alphabet reference Browse letters, symbols, and digits. Search by character or Morse pattern and play any symbol. Progress tracking Day streak, completed lessons, test results, and detailed overviews of what needs more practice. Access to learning content and training features requires an active subscription. The paywall appears during onboarding and in the Profile section. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/terms-of-service Support URL: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/feedback-and-support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DotDash4 screens
Learn morse code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn morse code at 5.0 against DotDash's 1.5. DotDash's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. DotDash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Learn morse code sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn morse code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, Learn morse code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DotDash versus Learn morse code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDashLearn morse code
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBITROVA LABS LTDMaksym Hrechukha

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DotDash

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Learn morse code

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Full Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Full Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DotDash free?
DotDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn morse code free?
Learn morse code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DotDash or Learn morse code?
Learn morse code is rated higher. DotDash averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Learn morse code averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DotDash or Learn morse code have ads?
Neither DotDash nor Learn morse code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotDash or Learn morse code?
DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn morse code every 2 months. Most recently, DotDash was updated on October 28, 2026 and Learn morse code on October 25, 2026.

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