DigiDecoder vs Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DigiDecoder
Decode and encode various ham radio digital modes in real-time. Supports automatic mode recognition, animated waterfall display, and sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Offers Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet.
- Universal digital modes decoder/encoder
- Automatic mode recognition
- Real-time animated waterfall display
- SSTV image encoding and transmission
- CW, FT8, and Packet message support
- Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation WSPR - 4-FSK beacons, 2 min periods Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Voice: RADE - neural OFDM digital voice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder
Learn and practice Morse code with a comprehensive tool that translates text, sends signals, and decodes real-world audio. It offers structured lessons, progress tracking, and the ability to communicate directly with other devices. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.
- Text to Morse code translation
- Morse code to text decoding
- Signal sending via sound, haptics, light
- Structured learning lessons
- Progress tracking and daily tests
- Audio/video/image signal analysis
- Direct device-to-device communication
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Morse code becomes far more useful when you can do more than look it up. MORSE gives you one clean workspace to translate a message, hear or send a signal, build real listening and keying skills, and keep the tools you need close at hand. Translate and send right away • Convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text • Work with seven writing and code systems: International Morse, Chinese telegraph code, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Greek and Arabic • Send signals with sound, haptics, the flashlight or screen flashes • Choose playback speed and carrier tone, or start with ready-to-use common phrases Learn to hear it—not just read it • Follow 174 structured lessons across 29 units and six activity types • Build skills in Koch order through recognition, listening, comparison, sending, applied practice and challenges • Progress from characters and numbers to punctuation, prosigns, Q codes, callsigns and complete QSOs • Take a free 15-question daily test shaped by your current progress and previously learned weak points • Track accuracy, best scores, course progress and practice streaks • Pro unlocks the remaining 150 lessons, focused listening, Head Copy and weakness drills, plus full WPM, tone and Farnsworth controls Read real signals when you need to • See a provisional dot-dash and text preview while recording; after you stop, MORSE analyzes the full recording and produces a corrected result • Import audio, video or images containing Morse signals • Let MORSE analyze carrier tone and timing, with status and confidence feedback • Core media analysis runs on your device instead of sending signal content to a cloud recognition service Communicate, save and share • Enter dots and dashes with a Morse key and see the decoded text as you type • Exchange Morse messages directly with another nearby device; Pro adds optional 4-digit PIN content protection • Keep history and favorites, then reopen an item to continue editing • Export text and Morse signal cards for free; Pro adds WAV audio export • Import or export a local backup of your training progress Start free. Unlock Pro once. MORSE is free to download. Core text conversion is unlimited, and basic signal output, character references, daily tests, the first 24 lessons and nearby communication without a PIN are free to use. Microphone, audio, video and image recognition share one successful free experience. There are no ads, subscriptions or automatic renewals. MORSE PRO is a one-time non-consumable purchase that permanently unlocks Pro features. Your localized price is shown by the App Store, and previous purchases can be restored. New ways to practice Practice receiving Morse with keyboard answers and character-by-character feedback in Pro. Try straight-key input for free to work on the timing of dots and dashes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DigiDecoder at 4.5 against Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder's 4.0. DigiDecoder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. DigiDecoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DigiDecoder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
DigiDecoder ships an update weekly, Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | DigiDecoder | Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukasz Skierkowski | Vislab |
Customer experience
DigiDecoder
Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder
In-app purchases
DigiDecoder
- DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99
Morse Code Trainer, CW Decoder
- MORSE PRO One-Time Unlock$8.99
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