Comparison

DotDash vs Morse Code Practice

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. One guided session a day, five minutes, and the letters start to feel like words. 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, add one character at a time, never move on below 90% accuracy • 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 5-character code groups, the same test amateur radio classes use • Beep, your signal-lamp coach, listens and reacts as you learn ONE DAILY SESSION Warm-up reviews → one new character → mixed recognition, recall and sending drills → words you can already spell. 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 Try free for 3 days, then 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 Code Practice

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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Morse Coach teaches you to recognize Morse code by hearing it at realistic speed—not by looking at a dot-and-dash chart. Begin with two introductory lessons covering K, M, R, and S. Hear each character, identify it immediately, then add send practice gradually by tapping back the rhythm with dots and dashes. Character speed and audio tone are adjustable from the second lesson. Continuing beyond the introduction with the remaining A–Z and 0–9 course, adaptive review, and full progress history requires an auto-renewable in-app subscription. Full-course training introduces characters in small signal groups rather than alphabetical order. After each session, Morse Coach shows which characters need another listen and guides the next practice automatically. There are no points or rankings; a simple day streak supports a consistent practice habit. Requires iOS 17 or later. No account needed; practice works offline after access is verified. Terms of Use: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/terms

Screenshots

DotDash4 screens
Morse Code Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Code Practice at 5.0 against DotDash's 2.0. Morse Code Practice also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). DotDash's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Morse Code Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Code Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, Morse Code Practice every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DotDash versus Morse Code Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDashMorse Code Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul EkirapaTulin Gokalp

Customer experience

DotDash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Morse Code Practice

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DotDash

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Morse Code Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Coach Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Morse Coach Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DotDash free?
DotDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Practice free?
Morse Code Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DotDash or Morse Code Practice?
Morse Code Practice is rated higher. DotDash averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Morse Code Practice averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DotDash or Morse Code Practice have ads?
Neither DotDash nor Morse Code Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotDash or Morse Code Practice?
DotDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Morse Code Practice every 3 days. Most recently, DotDash was updated on October 2, 2026 and Morse Code Practice on October 1, 2026.

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