Comparison

Sidetone CW vs Goose Morse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข 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. โ€ข 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. โ€ข Intuitive Input: Send your Morse code using the app's responsive, circular key and get immediate visual and audio feedback on your timing. โ€ข No Login Required: Sidetone respects your privacy. Open the app and start practicing right awayโ€”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

Goose Morse

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Learn Morse code by ear โ€” not by counting dots and dashes. Goose Morse is a focused trainer for amateur radio operators, preppers, aviation buffs, and anyone who wants to actually hear Morse, not stare at it on paper. It is built around the Koch method: you start at full character speed with six free letters, then unlock new characters as your accuracy holds. WHY KOCH The Koch method is the most efficient way to learn Morse code. From day one you listen at real-world speed โ€” no slow ramp-up, no mnemonics, no charts. New characters are added only when you can copy them confidently, which builds deep letter-by-sound recognition. WHAT YOU GET (FREE) โ€ข Lessons 1โ€“5 of the Koch-method course (K, M, R, S, U, A) โ€” train your ear from day one at full character speed โ€ข Group dictation practice with upfront playback and typed copy (additional content unlocks with GooseMorse Pro) โ€ข Lesson phase for the starter lessons โ€” guided recognition, then mixed drill, free for lessons 1โ€“5 โ€ข Farnsworth spacing โ€” slower effective speed without losing real timing โ€ข 5 visual effects โ€” pulse wave, waveform, constellation, decode ring, and flashing lamp โ€ข Adjustable tone (Hz), character speed, effective speed, group size, and volume โ€ข 3 keyboard layouts: alphabet, QWERTY, Koch order โ€ข Bilingual: English and Simplified Chinese โ€ข Dark and light themes GOOSEMORSE PRO (Subscription or one-time purchase required to access) GooseMorse Pro unlocks the remaining 20 Koch-method lessons (lessons 6โ€“25), the Flip Challenge game, and Pro practice access โ€” each of which requires a separate subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. The Pro content is not included in the free app download. More courses and practice content will be added in future updates. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew through your App Store account and can be cancelled anytime. Restore Purchases brings Pro back on any device you own. See the in-app paywall for current prices and our Terms of Use (https://pages.goosemorse.com/terms-apple) and Privacy Policy (https://pages.goosemorse.com/privacy-apple) for full details. DESIGNED FOR FOCUSED PRACTICE The UI is built like an operator's bench: dark by default, no clutter, keys at 48ร—48 px or larger, instant green/red feedback. The screen stays awake during training so you can stay in the zone. PRIVACY No login, no account, no ads, no analytics

Screenshots

Sidetone CW4 screens
Goose Morse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sidetone CW and Goose Morse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Goose Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sidetone CW versus Goose Morse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidetone CWGoose Morse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.016.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel Catoๅˆฉๅ‰‘ ้ฒ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sidetone CW

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

Goose Morse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Membership$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Membership$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$99.99

Questions

Is Sidetone CW free?
Sidetone CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goose Morse free?
Goose Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sidetone CW or Goose Morse have ads?
Neither Sidetone CW nor Goose Morse shows ads.

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