Comparison

MorseBench vs Morse Code Trainer

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

Head to head
About

MorseBench

Learn and practice Morse code with this offline trainer. Convert between Morse code and text, practice sending and receiving, and utilize helpful reference tools. Ideal for beginners and experienced operators.

Highlights
  • Morse code to text conversion (tap or speak)
  • Text to Morse code conversion (audio, visual, flashlight)
  • Practice sending and receiving Morse code
  • Adjustable WPM speed
  • Offline functionality
  • Live A-Z reference grid
Features
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MorseBench is a fast, offline Morse code trainer for everyone from total beginners to ham radio operators sharpening their CW. * Convert Morse code to text: enter Morse code by tapping button or saying Morse code out loud * Convert text to Morse code: play back any text as Morse code audio, see its dit-dahs, or pulse it with iPhone flashlight or screen * Practice: be given a word or sentence and practice saying it in Morse code OR hear Morse code and practice translating it to text * Thoughtful touches: adjustable dot length (WPM), live A-Z reference grid (tap any letter to hear its Morse code), works offline, no ads, no accounts

About

Morse Code Trainer

Learn and practice Morse code using the Koch method with adjustable speeds and timing. Features interactive sending with real-time decoding and a comprehensive character chart. Offers offline functionality with optional cosmetic upgrades.

Highlights
  • Koch method learning
  • Farnsworth timing
  • Real-time sending decoding
  • Adjustable character and effective speeds
  • Interactive character chart
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Every inch of the screen is your straight key. Press anywhere to send — it lights up and plays a sidetone. RECEIVE — the Koch method with Farnsworth timing. Start with two characters at real-world speed (15-25 WPM) and unlock the next at 90% accuracy, through 40 levels. The answer pad shows only the characters you have learned, so there is nothing to second-guess. SEND — real-time decoding with automatic dit/dah calibration. Watch yourself descend the Morse code tree with every keypress: hold for left, tap for right, with dot and dash waypoints always showing where the next press leads. Targets grow from single letters to common CW abbreviations and callsigns. CHART — the full alphabet, numbers and punctuation. Tap any row to hear it at your configured speed and tone. SETTINGS — character speed 15-25 WPM, effective (Farnsworth) speed 5-15 WPM, sidetone 400-1000 Hz, key haptics. Volume follows the silent switch. PRICING — all training features are free, with no ads. A one-time Pro (Supporter Pack) purchase adds alternate app icons, theme colors and a 30-day progress chart. Everything stays on your device — no account, no tracking, fully offline.

Screenshots

MorseBench4 screens
Morse Code Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MorseBench at 5.0 against Morse Code Trainer's 2.0. MorseBench also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Morse Code Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MorseBench asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorseBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MorseBench versus Morse Code Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseBenchMorse Code Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel GraysonTAKUYA KONO

Customer experience

MorseBench

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Morse Code Trainer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MorseBench

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Code Trainer

One-time1
  • Pro (Supporter Pack)$3.99

Questions

Is MorseBench free?
MorseBench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Trainer free?
Morse Code Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MorseBench or Morse Code Trainer?
MorseBench is rated higher. MorseBench averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Morse Code Trainer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MorseBench or Morse Code Trainer have ads?
Neither MorseBench nor Morse Code Trainer shows ads.

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