Comparison

Watch Morse vs Morseway

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

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About

Watch Morse

Features
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The only Morse code app built exclusively for Apple Watch. Learn CW with real haptic vibrations — no sound, no phone needed. Koch method proven by ham radio operators worldwide. Feel every dot and dash on your wrist. WatchMorse uses your Apple Watch's Taptic Engine to teach you real International Morse Code — the same standard used by ham radio operators, aviators, and emergency services globally. Unlike phone-based Morse apps, WatchMorse works entirely on your wrist. No iPhone required during practice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH Taptic Engine haptic feedback for every dot and dash Adjust speed 5 to 25 WPM with the Digital Crown ITU-R M.1677-1 standard PARIS timing — the real deal Works independently, no phone needed iCloud sync across all your Apple devices KOCH METHOD — PROVEN BY HAM RADIO OPERATORS Start with just K and M, unlock characters as you improve Adaptive difficulty: system detects when you plateau and adjusts Reach 90 percent accuracy to advance to next character Mnemonics for every character to accelerate memorization Full 36-character Koch order: letters, numbers, prosigns DAILY MORSE WORD New word every day at 9:00 AM with push notification 300+ words: ham radio Q-codes, aviation, emergency, military NATO alphabet, prosigns, CW abbreviations Earn XP for every daily word completed PRACTICE MODES Learn: study each character with haptic playback and mnemonics Practice: listen and identify — adaptive multiple choice Word Practice: hear a full word in Morse, pick the correct answer Write Challenge: tap dots and dashes to spell what you heard XP AND PROGRESSION 8 levels from Beginner to Ham Radio Pro 10 badges including Week Warrior, Speed Demon, Full Alphabet Daily streak with bonus XP Koch progress grid showing all 36 characters PREMIUM — ONE TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Speed Test: 10-character timed test to benchmark your WPM Morse Converter: type any text, hear it in haptic Morse instantly 250+ additional words unlocked including full Q-code library Yours forever — no recurring fees PERFECT FOR Ham radio operators preparing for CW operation Amateur radio license candidates Emergency preparedness and ARES/RACES volunteers Outdoor enthusiasts: hiking, survival, off-grid communication History enthusiasts and telegraph fans Anyone wanting a genuinely rare skill

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Morseway

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Learn Morse code like a game, a few minutes a day, starting from zero. For the fun of it, to hear the Titanic’s calls for help, or to go on the air. Morseway teaches Morse the way operators learned it: by ear, one letter at a time, at real speed. A letter is a rhythm, not a string of dots to count. Characters play fast with stretched gaps at first; the gaps close as you improve. GETTING STARTED • Two letters in the first minute, E and T. • A new letter once the last one holds. • A line of short levels, one to three stars each, at the time you pick, with a days-per-week goal. GETTING BETTER • Every letter has its own mastery; the ones that slip come back more often, and the ones you mix up are drilled together. • Answer by choice or by keyboard. • Send with a straight key or paddles: Morseway reads what you sent and says what to fix. • Character speed, effective speed (Farnsworth) and tone pitch are yours to set. • “See the Morse”: the signal lights up and is felt in the hand, without sound. • Progress per letter and per week, and a local reminder that never leaves your phone. FREE, WITH NO TIME LIMIT • The first 12 letters, level by level. • Words: whole words, read in your head. • The speed run, sending, the keyboard drill and the daily telegram. • A review of the signs you pick, in Progress. • A Morse chart you can hear. • History: Marconi’s path, and the first chapter of every story. MORSEWAY PRO • The rest of the alphabet, the figures 0 to 9, punctuation and prosigns. • The Station without limits: messages, radio contacts, pileups, your fist measured, speed tests beyond 15 words per minute, operating codes and your own lists. • History in full: the Titanic’s last night message by message, Morse’s first and last words, and the Lusitania. One message a day, one radio contact a week and speed tests up to 15 words per minute stay free. YOUR DATA No account. Your progress stays on your phone; export, import or erase it in Settings. Anonymous usage metrics and screen recordings, with every text masked, are on by default; you can turn them off in Settings › Privacy. Morseway Pro: one purchase, yours for good, no subscription. Every future addition included. Terms: https://morseway.com/en/terms Privacy: https://morseway.com/en/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Morseway at every 4 days against Watch Morse's monthly. Watch Morse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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. Watch Morse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morseway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Morse ships an update monthly, Morseway every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Watch Morse versus Morseway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch MorseMorseway
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlper VuralJeremy Bastin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Watch Morse

One-time1
  • Watch Morse Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Morseway

One-time1
  • Morseway Pro – Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Watch Morse free?
Watch Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morseway free?
Morseway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Watch Morse or Morseway have ads?
Neither Watch Morse nor Morseway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch Morse or Morseway?
Watch Morse ships an update monthly, and Morseway every 4 days. Most recently, Watch Morse was updated on November 6, 2026 and Morseway on November 13, 2026.

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