MorseLink vs Sidetone CW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MorseLink
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MorseLink is a Morse code (CW) training app built around learning, listening, keying, and real communication practice. Beginners can start with letters and numbers. Experienced operators can train with listening drills, paddle input, CW QSO Practice, Sprint, and Challenge modes. â– Practice from the Basics Learn Morse through tap, listening, vibration, and light-based practice modes. â– Real Paddle Input Use left and right buttons to enter dots and dashes. Build keying skill while working through practical exercises. â– CW QSO Practice Practice common CW exchange flow such as RST, OP, QTH, AGN, and 73. Train both copying what you hear and sending the right reply. â– Sprint / Challenge 60-second time attacks for focused listening and input practice. Track your growth with combos and accuracy. â– Morse Converter Convert text to Morse and Morse to text. Playback and speed control are included. â– Connect with Morse Use real-time CW chat to communicate with other users through Morse. â– See Your Progress Track XP, combos, rankings, and practice history. Premium adds high-speed practice, no ads, and synced progress and practice history. â– Dictionary Search Q codes and CW abbreviations, then check their meaning and Morse instantly. MorseLink helps you go beyond memorizing Morse. Build the listening, keying, and QSO skills you need to use CW in practice. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sidetone CW
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sidetone CW at none against MorseLink's shown. MorseLink's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. MorseLink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MorseLink | Sidetone CW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOTNULL Co.,Ltd | Michel Cato |
In-app purchases
MorseLink
- MorseLink Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
- MorseLink Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Signals Pack 120 (+10% bonus)$1.99
- Signals Pack 360 (+18% bonus)$4.99
- Signals Pack 1000 (+25% bonus)$9.99
Sidetone CW
- Buy me a coffee$1.99
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