Comparison

RecallNote vs Ditdah CW

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

Head to head
About

RecallNote

This app helps you record, review, and retain learned material for both quick exam preparation and long-term memory. It features a memory rate calculation, achievement score tracking, and an exam prep mode for efficient review sessions. Customize your study experience with subject management and theme options.

Highlights
  • Add and manage review items with notes and images
  • Subject registration and management
  • Memory rate and achievement score tracking
  • Automatic next review date calculation
  • Exam prep mode for quick review
  • Customizable background themes
  • PDF annotation and Apple Pencil support
Features
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Review Cards · Memorization · Exam Prep · PDF Notes — All in One. Study smarter with RecallNote and remember longer. RecallNote is a study app, review app, and note-taking app designed to help you record what you learn, review it repeatedly, and prepare for exams. Spaced Repetition Based on the Forgetting Curve Review what you’ve learned before you forget it and build stronger long-term memory through spaced repetition. Track your memory retention, review count, and achievement as you continue studying. Review Cards · Memorization Cards Create Review Cards with typed text or handwriting. Use them for vocabulary study and memorization, and save quickly without entering a subject or title. Exam Prep Mode Quickly review important material right before an exam. You can also share Exam Prep Cards with friends. PDF Notes · Handwriting · Memos Study with PDFs and add handwritten or typed notes. Just capture and save to instantly create Review Cards and Exam Prep Cards. Review Notifications Stay on track with reminders for your scheduled reviews. iPhone · iPad · Mac Sync Sync your Review Cards and PDF notes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac and continue studying on any device. Available in 50+ Languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Russian, and more) Use RecallNote for certification exams, civil service exams, school tests, language learning, vocabulary study, and everyday learning. More than just a notes or handwriting app, RecallNote brings study, review, memorization, spaced repetition, and exam prep together in one place. RecallNote — Record. Review. Remember. ※ For detailed instructions and the latest updates, see TIP in the in-app manual. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ditdah CW

Master Morse code through auditory training using the Koch method. Practice sending and decoding messages, simulate HAM exams, and access a comprehensive reference guide. Designed for serious operators, it offers adjustable speeds and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Koch Method lessons
  • Farnsworth Mode for ear recognition
  • Listen & Decode practice
  • Send Practice with screen tapping
  • HAM Exam Simulation
  • Offline functionality
  • Adjustable speed (5-30 WPM)
Features
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Learn Morse code the way real operators do — by ear, not by chart. Ditdah CW uses the proven Koch method to train your ear from day one. No subscriptions. No ads. No paywalls. One purchase, everything included. - LEARN - Koch Method lessons — 13 structured lessons, 2 characters at a time - Farnsworth Mode — wider spacing to build ear recognition faster - Proven progression — advance only when you hit 90% accuracy PRACTICE - Listen & Decode — letters, words, and sentences at your chosen WPM - Send Practice — tap the screen like a real CW key, short for dit, long for dah - Custom Text — practice your callsign, CQ calls, or any text you choose - Adjustable speed — 5 to 30 WPM, dial it to your level TEST - HAM Exam Simulation — 40 questions, mixed characters, 13 WPM - Letter, Number, and Q-Code tests - Instant results with missed character breakdown REFERENCE - Full alphabet, numbers, and essential Q-codes — all in one place - Tap any character to hear it - Works completely offline - BUILT FOR SERIOUS OPERATORS Ditdah is designed for HAM radio candidates and experienced operators who want a no-nonsense, professional training tool. Not a game. Not a flashcard app. A real CW trainer. CW tone frequency is adjustable (400–900 Hz). Streak tracking keeps your daily practice consistent. Statistics show your WPM growth and weakest characters over time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RecallNote4 screens
Ditdah CW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RecallNote at free against Ditdah CW's paid. RecallNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. RecallNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Ditdah CW sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RecallNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RecallNote ships an update every 3 days, Ditdah CW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RecallNote versus Ditdah CW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallNoteDitdah CW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAESIK YOUNMustafa Sucu

Customer experience

RecallNote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Ditdah CW

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RecallNote

Subscriptions1
  • RecallNote Premium Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • RecallNote Premium Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Ditdah CW

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is RecallNote free?
RecallNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ditdah CW free?
Ditdah CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RecallNote or Ditdah CW?
RecallNote is rated higher. RecallNote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ditdah CW averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RecallNote or Ditdah CW have ads?
Neither RecallNote nor Ditdah CW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RecallNote or Ditdah CW?
RecallNote ships an update every 3 days, and Ditdah CW every 2 months. Most recently, RecallNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ditdah CW on November 11, 2026.

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