Comparison

MorseLink vs Morse Code Trainer

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

Head to head
About

MorseLink

Features
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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. ■ Practice from the Basics Learn Morse through tap, listening, vibration, and light-based practice modes. ■ Real Paddle Input Use left and right buttons to enter dots and dashes. Build keying skill while working through practical exercises. ■ 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. ■ Sprint / Challenge 60-second time attacks for focused listening and input practice. Track your growth with combos and accuracy. ■ Morse Converter Convert text to Morse and Morse to text. Playback and speed control are included. ■ Connect with Morse Use real-time CW chat to communicate with other users through Morse. ■ See Your Progress Track XP, combos, rankings, and practice history. Premium adds high-speed practice, no ads, and synced progress and practice history. ■ 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/

About

Morse Code Trainer

Learn and practice Morse code with interactive receive and send modes. Features the Koch method with adjustable speeds and a real-time decoding system. Unlock new characters as you progress through levels, all while staying offline.

Highlights
  • Koch method receive training
  • Farnsworth timing
  • Real-time send decoding
  • Automatic dit/dah calibration
  • Progressive character unlocking
  • Adjustable speed and sidetone
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Every inch of the screen is your straight key. Press anywhere to send — it lights up and plays a sidetone. RECEIVE — the Koch method with Farnsworth timing. Start with two characters at real-world speed (15-25 WPM) and unlock the next at 90% accuracy, through 40 levels. The answer pad shows only the characters you have learned, so there is nothing to second-guess. SEND — real-time decoding with automatic dit/dah calibration. Watch yourself descend the Morse code tree with every keypress: hold for left, tap for right, with dot and dash waypoints always showing where the next press leads. Targets grow from single letters to common CW abbreviations and callsigns. CHART — the full alphabet, numbers and punctuation. Tap any row to hear it at your configured speed and tone. SETTINGS — character speed 15-25 WPM, effective (Farnsworth) speed 5-15 WPM, sidetone 400-1000 Hz, key haptics. Volume follows the silent switch. PRICING — all training features are free, with no ads. A one-time Pro (Supporter Pack) purchase adds alternate app icons, theme colors and a 30-day progress chart. Everything stays on your device — no account, no tracking, fully offline.

Screenshots

MorseLink4 screens
Morse Code Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Morse Code Trainer at none against MorseLink's shown. MorseLink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MorseLink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Morse Code Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MorseLink ships an update every 2 days, Morse Code Trainer weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MorseLink versus Morse Code Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseLinkMorse Code Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDOTNULL Co.,LtdTAKUYA KONO

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MorseLink

Subscriptions2
  • MorseLink Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • MorseLink Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Signals Pack 120 (+10% bonus)$1.99
  • Signals Pack 360 (+18% bonus)$4.99
  • Signals Pack 1000 (+25% bonus)$9.99
1 purchases

Morse Code Trainer

One-time1
  • Pro (Supporter Pack)$3.99

Questions

Is MorseLink free?
MorseLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Trainer free?
Morse Code Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MorseLink or Morse Code Trainer have ads?
MorseLink shows ads; Morse Code Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, MorseLink or Morse Code Trainer?
MorseLink ships an update every 2 days, and Morse Code Trainer weekly. Most recently, MorseLink was updated on October 31, 2026 and Morse Code Trainer on October 31, 2026.

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