Morse vs MorseTap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Morse
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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.
MorseTap
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MorseTap is a professional-grade Morse code learning application designed for efficient skill acquisition and long-term retention. Technical Specifications: ⢠International Standard: Full implementation of the International Morse Code (ITU-R M.1677-1), covering 26 alphabetic characters, 10 numeric digits, and 24 punctuation/special characters. ⢠Bidirectional Conversion Engine: Real-time text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text encoding/decoding with configurable output formatting. ⢠Audio Synthesis: Pure 800Hz sine wave generation via AVAudioEngine, providing accurate timing for dots (1 unit), dashes (3 units), intra-character spacing (1 unit), inter-character spacing (3 units), and inter-word spacing (7 units). ⢠Speed Control: Variable playback from 0.5x to 3.0x base speed (base dot duration: 80ms), allowing progressive difficulty scaling. ⢠Visual Feedback: Synchronized LED-style flash indicator provides dual-modality learning reinforcement. Learning Analytics Dashboard: ⢠Session Tracking: Complete history of all practice sessions with timestamps, input/output data, accuracy metrics, and duration. ⢠Letter Mastery Grid: 26-letter progress visualization. Letters are marked as "mastered" when practiced 2+ times with >80% accuracy. ⢠Streak System: Consecutive daily practice tracking with personal best records. ⢠Statistical Overview: Total sessions, cumulative practice time, average accuracy rate, and current streak. Data Architecture: Built on Apple's SwiftData framework with local SQLite persistence. All data remains on-device ā zero network dependencies, zero third-party SDKs, zero telemetry. Platform Requirements: ⢠iOS 17.0 or later ⢠Universal app optimized for iPhone and iPad ⢠Full Light/Dark mode support ⢠No network permissions required ⢠No user account required Ideal for amateur radio license preparation, emergency communications training, cognitive skill development, and STEM education programs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Morse at 3 against MorseTap's 1. Morse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Morse | MorseTap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isak Jensen | ę é |
In-app purchases
Morse
No in-app purchases
MorseTap
No in-app purchases









