Comparison

MorseTap vs MorseWave

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

Head to head
About

MorseTap

Features
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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 — 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.

About

MorseWave

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MorseWave makes it easy to learn, use, and understand Morse code — whether you're just curious, studying for your ham radio license, or want a reliable SOS tool for outdoor adventures. WHAT YOU CAN DO Translate text to Morse code and back in seconds. Type anything and see the result immediately, or enter dots and dashes to decode a message. Learn at your own pace. Practice with flashcards until the code becomes second nature. Send real signals using your phone's flashlight, screen, vibration, or speaker. One tap fires an SOS beacon — useful when it matters most. Practice for ham radio with adjustable speed, tone, and Farnsworth timing so you can build up at a comfortable pace. FEATURES • Text to Morse code translator (and back) • Audio playback with adjustable speed and tone • Flashlight and screen signal transmitter • SOS emergency beacon • Works completely offline Simple to pick up. Genuinely useful to keep. Download free today. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/morsewave-morse-code-app/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions https://sites.google.com/view/morsewave-morse-code-app/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

MorseTap4 screens
MorseWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MorseWave at 3 against MorseTap's 1. MorseWave also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
MorseTap versus MorseWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseTapMorseWave
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꙓ 郭Muzammil Shahid

In-app purchases

None

MorseTap

No in-app purchases

None

MorseWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MorseTap free?
MorseTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorseWave free?
MorseWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MorseTap or MorseWave have ads?
Neither MorseTap nor MorseWave shows ads.

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