Comparison

Sidetone CW vs Morse Code Encoder

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

Head to head
About

Sidetone CW

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

About

Morse Code Encoder

Features
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Type any phrase, watch it ripple out as glowing dots and dashes — reference plus calming visualisation. - Live conversion of text to Morse - Glowing dot-dash animation - Up to 30 characters free - Unlimited length and practice mode (Pro) - Audio playback with adjustable WPM (Pro) Who it's for For curious learners, ham-radio dabblers, parents teaching kids and anyone who likes typography puzzles. One-Time Unlock Premium is a one-time Lifetime purchase — there is no subscription and nothing auto-renews. Pay once and unlock every premium feature forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation, and you can restore it anytime. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sidetone CW4 screens
Morse Code Encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sidetone CW at none against Morse Code Encoder's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Code Encoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sidetone CW versus Morse Code Encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidetone CWMorse Code Encoder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel CatoVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sidetone CW

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$1.99
1 purchases

Morse Code Encoder

One-time1
  • Premium · Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Sidetone CW free?
Sidetone CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Encoder free?
Morse Code Encoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sidetone CW or Morse Code Encoder have ads?
Morse Code Encoder shows ads; Sidetone CW does not.

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