Comparison

Learn morse code vs Morse Coach

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

Head to head
About

Learn morse code

Master Morse code with structured lessons, visual mnemonics, and interactive trainers for sending and receiving. Track your progress and convert text to Morse code and back.

Highlights
  • Structured Morse code lessons
  • Visual mnemonics for characters
  • Send and receive Morse trainers
  • Morse code translator
  • Alphabet reference guide
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code step by step with short lessons, visual mnemonics, send or read trainer and daily practice. Structured lessons Start with letters, then move to symbols and digits. Each lesson adds one character with its Morse pattern and a visual mnemonic. Three parts per lesson: 1 Listen and connect the sound to the character. 2 Send the character yourself — short taps for dots, long for dashes. 3 Send mnemonics from recent lessons before the test. Reading tests Listen to Morse and fill the grid with what you hear. Tests use only characters you've learned, building real recognition speed. Sender trainer Practice tapping — go through characters in order or pick specific letters and symbols. Hints available, progress resettable. Reader trainer Choose characters, listen, fill the grid, check accuracy. Adjust grid size to your level. Translator Convert text to Morse and back. Copy results and play the audio. Alphabet reference Browse letters, symbols, and digits. Search by character or Morse pattern and play any symbol. Progress tracking Day streak, completed lessons, test results, and detailed overviews of what needs more practice. Access to learning content and training features requires an active subscription. The paywall appears during onboarding and in the Profile section. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/terms-of-service Support URL: https://sites.google.com/view/learnmorsecode/feedback-and-support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Morse Coach

This app trains your ear to recognize Morse code by sound, not by sight. It offers adjustable character speed and audio tone, with adaptive review and progress tracking available through a subscription. Practice works offline after initial access verification.

Highlights
  • Auditory Morse code recognition
  • Adjustable character speed and tone
  • Send practice with rhythm tapping
  • Adaptive review system
  • Offline practice functionality
  • Progress history tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code by ear with Morse Coach. Hear a signal, choose the character, and build recognition through short, guided lessons. Try your first lesson with K and M before subscribing. No account is required. Continuing beyond the first lesson requires an auto-renewable in-app subscription for the remaining A–Z and 0–9 course, adaptive review, full progress history, adjustable audio, and gradual send practice. WITH AN IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION • Build your foundation with all 26 letters and 10 numbers, introduced in small signal groups. • Listen and identify characters from four choices at realistic character speed. • Review developing characters and see which sounds need another listen after each session. • Add send practice gradually using dot and dash controls with audio feedback. • Follow your character accuracy, session history, and daily practice streak. • Adjust character speed from 12–30 WPM and choose a comfortable audio tone. Made for beginners and ham-radio learners building their CW listening skills. Practice works offline after subscription access is verified. Requires iOS 17 or later. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Weekly and annual subscriptions provide full-course access. A free trial is available on the weekly plan only when you are eligible; the app shows your trial duration, localized price, and billing period before purchase. Annual has no free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account subscription settings. Restore an existing purchase from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/terms Privacy Policy: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/privacy

Screenshots

Learn morse code4 screens
Morse Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Coach at 5.0 against Learn morse code's 4.0. Morse Coach also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Learn morse code's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Learn morse code sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Morse Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn morse code ships an update every 2 months, Morse Coach every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Learn morse code versus Morse Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn morse codeMorse Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym HrechukhaTulin Gokalp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn morse code

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Full Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Full Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Morse Coach

Subscriptions3
  • Morse Coach Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Morse Coach Annual Offer$29.991 Year
  • Morse Coach Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn morse code free?
Learn morse code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Coach free?
Morse Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn morse code or Morse Coach?
Morse Coach is rated higher. Learn morse code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Morse Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn morse code or Morse Coach have ads?
Neither Learn morse code nor Morse Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn morse code or Morse Coach?
Learn morse code ships an update every 2 months, and Morse Coach every 5 days. Most recently, Learn morse code was updated on November 5, 2026 and Morse Coach on October 31, 2026.

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