Comparison

MTP Koch Trainer vs Cadenza

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

Head to head
About

MTP Koch Trainer

Features
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MTP Koch Trainer is a focused practice tool built around the Koch method, a proven way to learn Morse by starting at full character speed and adding one new character at a time. This app keeps sessions tight and goals clear so you can build recognition without getting overwhelmed. Choose a lesson, set your speeds, and start copying. Accuracy and timing are tracked so you know when a lesson is solid enough to advance. The pacing encourages short, repeatable sessions that fit into daily life and help you build confidence quickly. The experience is intentionally streamlined: fewer distractions, more focus. You listen, respond, and review results, then repeat with steady progress. That makes it suitable for new learners who want a simple path as well as experienced operators who want to rebuild speed with discipline. You can keep your practice consistent, compare your latest sessions to previous ones, and focus on clean copy rather than just raw speed. MTP Koch Trainer also works well as a warmup before operating or as a quick refresher after a break. Each lesson keeps the scope small, which makes it easier to spot patterns and avoid guessing. Over time, the method helps you recognize characters automatically, which is the goal for confident on-air copying. This micro-app is part of the Morse Trainer Pro ecosystem, providing a familiar look and feel while staying dedicated to one training mode.

About

Cadenza

Learn Morse code by ear using the Koch method with adaptive learning. Practice characters, decode messages, and improve your skills with various tools. Offers offline functionality and no ads.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse code by ear
  • Adaptive Koch method training
  • Character, number, and punctuation trainer
  • Morse code decoder and translator
  • Offline functionality
  • Progress tracking and achievements
Features
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Cadenza teaches Morse code the way real operators actually read it: by ear. You start with just two letters at full speed and add more as you go, so you learn the sound and rhythm of each character instead of counting dots and dashes. Built on the proven Koch method with Farnsworth spacing, Cadenza adapts to you. It notices which characters you confuse, drills the exact pairs you mix up, and raises your speed only when you are ready. WHAT YOU GET - Letters trainer: the full alphabet, numbers and punctuation, one character at a time - Reference: tap any letter, prosign, Q-code or abbreviation to hear it - Tools: Listen, a decoder that turns clean Morse tones into text through your mic, a two-way Morse code translator (text to Morse and back, played as sound, screen light, camera flash or vibration) and an accessible Morse keyboard - Postcard: turn a short message into a Morse card, drawn as a rhythm score and sent as a picture with a link. Your friend hears it and decodes it in Cadenza - Progress: streaks, a daily goal, achievements, accuracy heatmaps and a daily challenge that is the same for everyone - Three channels: hear it, see it (a gentle beacon or your camera flash), feel it through vibration GO FURTHER WITH PRO - Copy whole words, random groups and full lines of text - Your lists: drill your own words, callsigns and contest exchanges; the QSO simulator answers your own callsign - Head copy with no typing - Sending practice with an on-screen key, or plug in your own straight key or paddle through a USB or Bluetooth adapter (VBand, Vail); Cadenza does the iambic keying - Realistic on-air modes: callsign trainer, QSO simulator and pile-up - Detailed analytics: confusion matrix and reaction time WHY CADENZA No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything works offline and your practice stays on your device. Where other trainers make you count or stare at charts, Cadenza keeps you listening. PERFECT FOR - Total beginners learning from zero - Aspiring and licensed ham radio operators preparing for on-air CW - Anyone who wants a durable, offline skill Free forever: the full Koch trainer, the reference, the tools, the daily challenge and basic stats. Cadenza Pro unlocks the copy, sending and on-air modes plus advanced analytics with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cadenza Pro is offered as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://morse-trainer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://morse-trainer.app/terms

Screenshots

MTP Koch Trainer4 screens
Cadenza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTP Koch Trainer at none against Cadenza's 3. Cadenza's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cadenza sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MTP Koch Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTP Koch Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, Cadenza every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MTP Koch Trainer versus Cadenza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTP Koch TrainerCadenza
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver BrossIvan Terekhin

In-app purchases

None

MTP Koch Trainer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadenza

Subscriptions2
  • Cadenza Pro$6.991 Month
  • Cadenza Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadenza Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is MTP Koch Trainer free?
MTP Koch Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadenza free?
Cadenza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTP Koch Trainer or Cadenza have ads?
Neither MTP Koch Trainer nor Cadenza shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTP Koch Trainer or Cadenza?
MTP Koch Trainer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cadenza every 4 days. Most recently, MTP Koch Trainer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cadenza on October 28, 2026.

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