Comparison

DotDash vs Morse

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

Morse

Master International Morse code through structured lessons and an interactive practice playground. Develop recognition by hearing and tapping codes, progressing at your own pace. An optional subscription offers an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Structured lessons
  • Practice playground
  • ITU-style timing
  • Progress tracking
  • Ad-free option
Features
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Learn International Morse code with short, structured lessons and a relaxed practice playground. Hear clean tone practice at ITU-style timing, tap along, and build real recognition not just memorizing a chart. HOW IT WORKS • Ops path: work through units, lessons, and reviews at your pace. • Playground: practice letters and words, see or hear the challenge, then send your answer. • Progress stays on your device; pick up where you left off. MORSE PRO Subscribe to Morse Pro for an ad-free experience. Free tier may show ads. REQUIREMENTS • Designed for iPhone. Requires iOS 17 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DotDash4 screens
Morse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse at 2.0 against DotDash's 1.5. Morse also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). DotDash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. DotDash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Morse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, Morse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DotDash versus Morse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDashMorse
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBITROVA LABS LTDJAMES PHILIP LOVE

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
1 purchases

Morse

Subscriptions1
  • Morse Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is DotDash free?
DotDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse free?
Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DotDash or Morse?
Morse is rated higher. DotDash averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Morse averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DotDash or Morse have ads?
Morse shows ads; DotDash does not.
Which is updated more often, DotDash or Morse?
DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Morse every 3 days. Most recently, DotDash was updated on October 30, 2026 and Morse on October 31, 2026.

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