Comparison

Morse vs Sidetone CW

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

Head to head
About

Morse

Features
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Master the timeless language of dots and dashes with Learn Morse Code, the most intuitive Morse code trainer on the App Store. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, Learn Morse offers two powerful training modes designed to get you fluent fast: Type Mode - See a word or letter and tap out the correct Morse code using the DOT and DASH buttons. Perfect for building muscle memory. Listen Mode - Hear Morse code played aloud and type what you hear. Train your ear to decode signals in real time. Features: Learn every letter and number in Morse code 3 sound types: Classic, Modern and Soft 4 speed levels: Learner, Easy, Medium and Hard Adjustable volume control Built-in hint system Clean and distraction-free interface 100% offline, no internet needed, no account required From casual learners to radio enthusiasts - Learn Morse Code is your pocket-sized telegraph trainer. Start with single letters, work your way up to full words, and become fluent fast. Download free and start tapping today.

About

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: β€’ 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. β€’ 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. β€’ Intuitive Input: Send your Morse code using the app's responsive, circular key and get immediate visual and audio feedback on your timing. β€’ No Login Required: Sidetone respects your privacy. Open the app and start practicing right awayβ€”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!

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
Sidetone CW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidetone CW at Free against Morse's $0.99. Morse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Sidetone CW is free to download; Morse costs $0.99 up front. Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Morse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 1 level
Morse versus Sidetone CW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseSidetone CW
Price$0.99Free β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsak JensenMichel Cato

In-app purchases

None

Morse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sidetone CW

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidetone CW free?
Sidetone CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse or Sidetone CW have ads?
Neither Morse nor Sidetone CW shows ads.

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