MORX vs MorseTap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MORX
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MORX is a Morse code training app built for serious CW learners ā from your first dit to on-air confidence. TRAIN WITH THE KOCH METHOD Start with two characters at real speed and progressively unlock all 26 letters. Farnsworth spacing lets you hear each character at 18 WPM while keeping the overall pace comfortable. PADDLE KEY ā A FIRST FOR MOBILE Practice with a realistic paddle key interface. Automatic dit repeat with manual dah, just like a real semi-automatic key. Straight key mode is also available. HEAD COPY PRACTICE Listen, memorize, then type. Choose 3, 5, or 7 character sequences to build your mental decoding skills ā the key to copying without writing. QUIZ YOUR SKILLS Four quiz modes: single character (4-choice), word recognition (4-choice), word typing, and Morse input. Track your weak points and focus where it matters. MORE FEATURES ⢠Speed adjustment (5-30 WPM) ⢠Morse code chart & binary tree reference ⢠Text-to-Morse translator ⢠Practice streak tracking ⢠Mastery grid with weak point analysis ⢠Clean, modern interface Available in English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Free to start. Unlock all features with a one-time MORX Pro purchase.
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 in-app purchases: MorseTap at none against MORX's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MORX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MorseTap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MORX | MorseTap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kunihiro Miwa | ę é |
In-app purchases
MORX
- MORX Pro$4.99
MorseTap
No in-app purchases






