Comparison

MorseLab vs Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

MorseLab

Features
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Everything Morse code, in one place — learn it, translate it, scan it and decode it. Free to start. No account, no login, and it works offline. Most Morse apps pick one lane: a trainer, OR a translator, OR an SOS light. MorseLab brings it all together in one clean, gamified app — in 16 languages. TRANSLATE BOTH WAYS • Type text or paste Morse (.- / ...) — instant two-way conversion • Play it back as an audio tone, flashlight/torch blink, full-screen flash, or vibration • Adjustable playback speed, copy and share • Built-in SOS beacon for emergencies SCAN TO MORSE • Point your camera or pick a photo from your gallery • On-device text recognition reads printed text in any language • Edit the recognised text, then turn it into Morse DECODE LIVE AUDIO • Hold your mic up to a Morse beep and watch the text appear • Tolerant of some background noise — decode signals on the fly LEARN MORSE (KOCH METHOD) • Proven Koch lessons add one character at a time • Reach 90% to unlock the next character • "Tap what you hear" listening drills • Quick-reference trainer: tap any letter to see and hear its code • Build a daily streak GAMES & QUIZZES • 60-second Timed Blitz against the clock • A shared Daily Challenge — a fresh 12-question set every day • Category quizzes, with best scores and accuracy tracked PROGRESS & PROFILE • Levels, XP, day streaks, achievements and a practice calendar • Personal records for every mode • Export and import your progress as JSON LEARN IT: EDUCATION SECTION • Basics and terms: dits, dahs, timing, prosigns and Q-codes • Pronunciation (di-dah) — tap to hear it • Memory-hook mnemonics and picture hooks (an emoji for every letter) • Interactive Morse tree — walk the dits and dahs to each letter • Letter shapes for visual learners • NATO phonetic alphabet (Alfa, Bravo, Charlie…) with pronunciation • The classic International Morse Code chart, with pinch-to-zoom DAILY REMINDER • An optional daily notification with a rotating Morse fact or tip and a gentle practice nudge • Personalised with your name, at a time you choose (6 AM by default) MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark and system themes • Share the app with a friend via QR code WHO IT'S FOR • Amateur and ham radio operators and licence students • Preppers and emergency, survival and signalling fans • Students, teachers and Scouts • Accessibility users • Escape-room, puzzle and geocaching hobbyists • Aviation and maritime enthusiasts • Anyone curious about Morse code PRIVACY-FRIENDLY No account, no sign-up. Your Morse messages and learning progress stay on your device, and the camera, microphone and text recognition all run on-device — nothing you scan or decode is uploaded. MorseLab is ad-free and uses only privacy-respecting analytics and crash reporting to fix bugs and improve the app. Made with care by an independent developer. Start free — learn it, translate it, scan it and decode it.

About

Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

Learn Morse code through interactive practice and instant feedback. This app uses the Koch method to teach characters at full speed and tracks your progress to focus on areas needing improvement. It offers a free version with core learning tools and an optional one-time unlock for advanced features and a system-wide keyboard.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse code by tapping and listening
  • Instant timing feedback
  • Koch method for character progression
  • Mastery system for targeted practice
  • Handwriting input
  • System-wide Morse keyboard
  • Practice games
Features
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Morse Code Trainer teaches you to actually use Morse — 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 • SEND — key Morse on a tap zone with live dit/dah timing feedback • LISTEN — copy characters by ear, Koch-method progression that unlocks letters as you master them • Smart letter selection that targets your weak spots • Mastery gears, XP, and streaks that track real progress • Handwriting input — write the letter you hear MORSE PRO (one-time unlock, no subscription) • Practice Games — Words, Pairs, and Oddball drills to build speed on real text • Morse Keyboard — a system-wide keyboard to type Morse anywhere • Progress Dashboard — 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 — everything runs on your device.

Screenshots

MorseLab4 screens
Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MorseLab at none against Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard's 1. MorseLab also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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 & Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MorseLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MorseLab versus Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseLabMorse Code Trainer & Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBimal KhatriKevin Tang

In-app purchases

None

MorseLab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard

One-time1
  • Morse Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MorseLab free?
MorseLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard free?
Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MorseLab or Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard have ads?
MorseLab shows ads; Morse Code Trainer & Keyboard does not.

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