Goose Morse vs Morse Code Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goose Morse
Learn Morse code by listening, not by counting dots and dashes. This app uses the efficient Koch method, starting at full speed and introducing new characters as you master them. It offers adjustable settings and visual aids for focused practice.
- Learn Morse code by ear
- Koch method training
- Adjustable speed and tone
- Visual feedback effects
- Farnsworth spacing
- Dark and light themes
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Learn Morse code by ear — not by counting dots and dashes. Goose Morse is a focused trainer for amateur radio operators, preppers, aviation buffs, and anyone who wants to actually hear Morse, not stare at it on paper. It is built around the Koch method: you start at full character speed with six free letters, then unlock new characters as your accuracy holds. WHY KOCH The Koch method is the most efficient way to learn Morse code. From day one you listen at real-world speed — no slow ramp-up, no mnemonics, no charts. New characters are added only when you can copy them confidently, which builds deep letter-by-sound recognition. WHAT YOU GET (FREE) • Lessons 1–5 of the Koch-method course (K, M, R, S, U, A) — train your ear from day one at full character speed • Group dictation practice with upfront playback and typed copy (additional content unlocks with GooseMorse Pro) • Lesson phase for the starter lessons — guided recognition, then mixed drill, free for lessons 1–5 • Farnsworth spacing — slower effective speed without losing real timing • 5 visual effects — pulse wave, waveform, constellation, decode ring, and flashing lamp • Adjustable tone (Hz), character speed, effective speed, group size, and volume • 3 keyboard layouts: alphabet, QWERTY, Koch order • Bilingual: English and Simplified Chinese • Dark and light themes GOOSEMORSE PRO (Subscription or one-time purchase required to access) GooseMorse Pro unlocks the remaining 20 Koch-method lessons (lessons 6–25), the Flip Challenge game, and Pro practice access — each of which requires a separate subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. The Pro content is not included in the free app download. More courses and practice content will be added in future updates. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew through your App Store account and can be cancelled anytime. Restore Purchases brings Pro back on any device you own. See the in-app paywall for current prices and our Terms of Use (https://pages.goosemorse.com/terms-apple) and Privacy Policy (https://pages.goosemorse.com/privacy-apple) for full details. DESIGNED FOR FOCUSED PRACTICE The UI is built like an operator's bench: dark by default, no clutter, keys at 48×48 px or larger, instant green/red feedback. The screen stays awake during training so you can stay in the zone. PRIVACY No login, no account, no ads, no analytics
Morse Code Trainer
Learn and practice Morse code with interactive receive and send modes. Features the Koch method with adjustable speeds and a real-time decoding system. Unlock new characters as you progress through levels, all while staying offline.
- Koch method receive training
- Farnsworth timing
- Real-time send decoding
- Automatic dit/dah calibration
- Progressive character unlocking
- Adjustable speed and sidetone
- Offline functionality
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Goose Morse at 5.0 against Morse Code Trainer's 2.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Goose Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Morse Code Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Goose Morse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Goose Morse | Morse Code Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 利剑 鲍 | TAKUYA KONO |
In-app purchases
Goose Morse
- Monthly Pro Membership$3.991 Month
- Annual Pro Membership$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$99.99
Morse Code Trainer
- Pro (Supporter Pack)$3.99








