Comparison

Sidetone CW vs Morsely

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: 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!

About

Morsely

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Learn Morse code the fun way-with a cute pet who guides you island by island, from your very first dot to ham-radio speed. Morsely turns the dots and dashes into a game anyone can finish. No background needed, no boring charts. Just tap, listen, and watch it click. WHY MORSELY - Built for total beginners, but deep enough for ham radio operators - A friendly pet mascot keeps you motivated lesson after lesson - Bite-size islands cover every letter A-Z and number 0-9 - Real Farnsworth timing and prosigns, so what you learn transfers to the air THREE WAYS TO LEARN EACH CHARACTER - Learn: see the pattern and hear the rhythm - Listen: train your ear to recognize each signal by sound - Tap: send it yourself and get instant feedback PRACTICE THAT STICKS - Listen & Type copy practice builds real receiving speed - An alphabet exam awards a printable certificate when you pass - A daily streak and clear stats keep you coming back - Adjustable Farnsworth spacing grows with you, from slow and clear to full speed EVERYDAY MORSE TOOLS - Text to Morse translator: type anything and play it back as light, sound, or vibration - Morse to text: decode dots and dashes back into plain words - One-tap SOS signaller for emergencies, using light and sound PERFECT FOR - Curious beginners and lifelong learners of every age - Scouts, preppers, and survival-skill fans - Students and teachers exploring code and communication history - Ham radio newcomers training toward CW contacts - Anyone who loves a calm, rewarding daily brain workout FREE TO START Download and play for free. One simple, one-time purchase of $2.99 removes ads and unlocks everything, forever. No subscriptions. No tricks. Start your first island today and surprise yourself-by this time next week, you will be reading dots and dashes like a secret language only you can hear. Tap. Listen. Decode. Welcome to Morsely. β€”β€”β€” Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/conchimseapps/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/conchimseapps/term-of-services Support: ads@conchimse.com

Screenshots

Sidetone CW4 screens
Morsely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sidetone CW at none against Morsely's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Sidetone CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morsely sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Sidetone CW versus Morsely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidetone CWMorsely
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichel CatoCONCHIMSE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sidetone CW

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

Morsely

One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99

Questions

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

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