Comparison

MTP Morse Machine vs Sidetone CW

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

Head to head
About

MTP Morse Machine

This adaptive trainer helps you master Morse code by focusing on characters you struggle with. It adjusts practice sessions based on your performance, ensuring efficient learning and balanced skill development. Ideal for operators seeking targeted reinforcement and improved decoding accuracy.

Highlights
  • Adaptive learning based on performance
  • Focuses on missed characters
  • Adjusts practice sessions dynamically
  • Supports custom lesson ranges and character sets
  • Provides feedback on accuracy and timing
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
Features
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MTP Morse Machine is an adaptive trainer that helps you focus on the characters you miss most. Instead of repeating the same sequence, the session adjusts based on your performance so your practice time goes where it is needed. Choose a lesson range or character set, start a session, and copy what you hear. As you improve, the mix shifts toward balance, keeping your decoding skills even across the alphabet. This is a great fit for operators who have specific trouble spots or who want targeted reinforcement between on-air sessions. The feedback helps you see where accuracy dips and where your timing is inconsistent, making it easier to plan the next session. Because the app adapts, you spend less time on characters you already know well and more time on the ones that still need work. Use it to smooth out uneven character recognition, refine rhythm, or reinforce a new set of symbols. The adaptive approach keeps the sessions engaging and efficient, so you can make steady progress even with short practice windows. The interface is clean and focused so you can settle in and train without distractions. MTP Morse Machine is part of the Morse Trainer Pro ecosystem, giving you a consistent feel with a specialized adaptive approach.

About

Sidetone CW

Features
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Sidetone is the ultimate app for anyone looking to learn Morse code (CW) from scratch or sharpen their existing telegraphy skills. Whether you're a curious beginner or a ham radio operator wanting to increase your speed, Sidetone offers the tools you need in a clean, modern, and ad-free interface. KEY FEATURES: • Learn with the Koch Method: Build your speed the right way. Sidetone uses the highly effective Koch method, which trains your ears to recognize characters at full speed from day one, preventing the bad habit of counting slow dots and dashes. • AI-Powered QSO Simulator: Train for the real world! Our smart simulator uses an external API to generate realistic radio contacts (QSOs). Practice sending and receiving exchanges just like on the actual bands, giving you the confidence you need before sitting down at the rig. • Intuitive Input: Send your Morse code using the app's responsive, circular key and get immediate visual and audio feedback on your timing. • No Login Required: Sidetone respects your privacy. Open the app and start practicing right away—no accounts or passwords needed. Sidetone is a passion project created for the love of amateur radio and coding. The app is completely free to use, but if you enjoy it and want to help support the server costs (and fuel the developer's coffee intake), there's a voluntary tip jar in the settings. Fire up Sidetone, put on your headphones, and start your CW journey today. 73!

Screenshots

MTP Morse Machine4 screens
Sidetone CW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTP Morse Machine at none against Sidetone CW's 1. MTP Morse Machine also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MTP Morse Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MTP Morse Machine versus Sidetone CW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTP Morse MachineSidetone CW
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver BrossMichel Cato

In-app purchases

None

MTP Morse Machine

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sidetone CW

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99

Questions

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

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