Comparison

Sorobaco vs Aether Morse

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

Head to head
About

Sorobaco

Features
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Sorobaco is a mental arithmetic training system built around the Soroban. Not a game. Not a tutorial. A tool that observes how you think under pressure. SESSIONS Each session unfolds across three progressive phases. Phase 1: Familiarisation. The full equation is visible: 25 + 8 = 33. Learn the gestures without cognitive pressure. Phase 2: Verification. Only the question: 25 + 8 = ?. Calculate the result and set it on the Soroban. Phase 3: Challenge. Only the operation: + 8. Hold the current value in mind and apply it, the first step toward pure mental arithmetic (Anzan). Each time you lose track and reset the Soroban, a rewind is counted. Validation is silent. When the soroban matches the target, the session continues. No buttons. No confirmation. ADAPTIVE PRESSURE There is no visible timer. The system watches your hesitations and recoveries and responds. Flow in: pressure steadies. Hesitation: pressure builds. Clean sequence: a moment of ease. The time does not punish. It responds. COGNITIVE STATES After each session, Sorobaco reflects your performance through three states: Load: slowdowns, over-conscious attention, long hesitations. Flow: continuous action, stable rhythm, comfortable pace. Automatism: rapid, implicit decisions, minimal hesitation. No scores. No stars. An honest mirror. SESSIONS END NATURALLY When your hesitation pattern sustains instability long enough, the session closes on its own. No countdown. No announcement. The flow simply stops. PRIVACY No data collected. Your practice history stays in your own iCloud. No ads. No subscriptions. One optional in-app tip to support independent development.

About

Aether Morse

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Master Morse code with Aether Morse — the ultimate learning and communication tool for ham radio operators, survivalists, and enthusiasts. LEARN • Tap-rhythm lessons for letters, numbers, and symbols • Visual waveform display with real-time signal highlighting • Track mastery progress for every character • Adjustable WPM speed from beginner to expert SIGNAL STUDIO • Type any message and instantly see its Morse waveform • Decode incoming Morse code by tapping along • Haptic feedback vibrates each dit and dah FLASHLIGHT • Send Morse code via your iPhone's LED flash • Communicate silently over long distances with light HAPTIC MESSENGER • Feel Morse code through vibration — truly hands-free • Perfect for discreet communication All features are free. Remove banner ads for just $0.99.

Screenshots

Sorobaco4 screens
Aether Morse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sorobaco at none against Aether Morse's shown. Sorobaco also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Aether Morse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sorobaco sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aether Morse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorobaco ships an update every 3 months, Aether Morse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Sorobaco versus Aether Morse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorobacoAether Morse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMercurio SolutionsSui Fai Law

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sorobaco

One-time1
  • Support Sorobaco$1.99
1 purchases

Aether Morse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Sorobaco free?
Sorobaco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aether Morse free?
Aether Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sorobaco or Aether Morse have ads?
Aether Morse shows ads; Sorobaco does not.
Which is updated more often, Sorobaco or Aether Morse?
Sorobaco ships an update every 3 months, and Aether Morse every 2 days. Most recently, Sorobaco was updated on November 9, 2026 and Aether Morse on November 5, 2026.

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