Comparison

Morse Code Trainer vs Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Morse Code Trainer

Features
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Learn Morse code the way real operators do โ€” by tapping it out until the rhythm lives in your hands. Most Morse apps just show you a chart and call it a day. MorseTap makes you fluent. A live telegraph key reads your dots and dashes as you press, a Koch-method path ramps your real words-per-minute, and a two-way translator lets you flash any message the moment you type it. You hear the tone, feel the haptic, and see the light โ€” three channels drilling the code into memory at once. WHAT YOU GET - A real telegraph key under your thumb that decodes your keying into letters, live - Instant two-way translation: type text to Morse, or read dots and dashes back to plain words - Broadcast any message as flashlight blinks, audio tone, and haptic pulses at your chosen speed - A Koch-method lesson path that builds you letter by letter from E ยท T to the full alphabet, numbers, punctuation and prosigns - Timed quizzes that test recall and track your best score - A mastery heatmap, XP levels, and daily streaks so you can watch fluency build PERFECT FOR - Ham and amateur radio operators drilling toward on-air CW speed - Preppers and outdoors people who want SOS and emergency signaling in their hands - Scouts, students, and puzzle fans learning the code for the challenge - Anyone curious about the history of the telegraph WHY NOT JUST USE A CHART? A chart teaches your eyes; it never teaches your ears or your thumb. Real Morse fluency is muscle memory and sound recognition โ€” the exact two things MorseTap drills every session while a static reference table cannot. PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, and the whole app works fully offline. FULL ACCESS The free version covers the first lessons and core letters so you can start today. Unlock everything โ€” the full Koch lesson path, the live Tap Trainer, the complete quiz pool, numbers, punctuation and prosigns โ€” with MorseTap Pro: - Weekly subscription - Yearly subscription (with a 3-day free trial) - Lifetime one-time purchase Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Tap out your first SOS today and feel the code click. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

Features
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Morse Code Trainer teaches you to actually use Morse โ€” not just memorize a chart. Tap it out and get instant feedback on your timing. Listen and copy by ear using the proven Koch method, which introduces characters at full speed so you never have to unlearn slow habits. As letters click, the app's mastery system tracks exactly where you're solid and where you need reps, then picks what to drill next. FREE โ€ข SEND โ€” key Morse on a tap zone with live dit/dah timing feedback โ€ข LISTEN โ€” copy characters by ear, Koch-method progression that unlocks letters as you master them โ€ข Smart letter selection that targets your weak spots โ€ข Mastery gears, XP, and streaks that track real progress โ€ข Handwriting input โ€” write the letter you hear MORSE PRO (one-time unlock, no subscription) โ€ข Practice Games โ€” Words, Pairs, and Oddball drills to build speed on real text โ€ข Morse Keyboard โ€” a system-wide keyboard to type Morse anywhere โ€ข Progress Dashboard โ€” detailed mastery stats, streak history, and XP Built for ham radio operators, CW enthusiasts, scouts, and anyone who's always wanted to learn Morse. No account, no ads, no tracking โ€” everything runs on your device.

Screenshots

Morse Code Trainer4 screens
Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Morse Code Trainer and Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard 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. Morse Code Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Morse Code Trainer versus Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code TrainerMorse Code Trainer & Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamKevin Tang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse Code Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
1 purchases

Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

One-time1
  • Morse Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Morse Code Trainer free?
Morse Code Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard free?
Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse Code Trainer or Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard have ads?
Neither Morse Code Trainer nor Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard shows ads.

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