Comparison

HAMmade CW vs Morse Coach

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

Head to head
About

HAMmade CW

Features
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Learning Morse code is not a game. It is a serious auditory skill. HAMmade CW is a strictly disciplined, professional-grade training platform designed for amateur radio operators. If you are looking for a casual game that teaches you the visual location of dots and dashes on a keyboard, this app is not for you. We focus on real-world conditions, building pure auditory reflexes and muscle memory to get you on the air with confidence. Whether you are a beginner learning your first letters or an experienced ham looking to increase your speed, HAMmade CW provides the ultimate training environment. KEY FEATURES: Live Audio Decoding & Real Hardware Practice Put your phone next to your transceiver or oscillator! While you practice with your actual, physical telegraph key, HAMmade CW listens to your sidetone via the microphone and decodes your transmission in real time. It is the perfect tool to analyze your timing, spacing, and accuracy under real-world conditions. Advanced QSO Simulator Don't just learn isolated letters - learn how to make real contacts. Our highly realistic QSO Simulator generates authentic on-air radio exchanges. Complete with standard formats, Q-codes, callsigns, and simulated real-world conditions, it thoroughly prepares you for the rhythm and flow of actual CW pileups. Precision On-Screen Keyer Don't have your hardware key with you? Practice sending anywhere using our ultra-responsive, highly sensitive on-screen Iambic paddle and straight key. Engineered for zero-latency feel, it accurately tracks your timing down to the millisecond, teaching you perfect rhythm. Strict, Proven Discipline No gimmicks, no falling blocks, no visual cheats. Using proven methods like Koch and Farnsworth, HAMmade CW forces your brain to recognize characters instantly by sound. Master CW the right way. Stop playing games and start making real contacts today with HAMmade CW.

About

Morse Coach

This app trains your ear to recognize Morse code by sound, not by sight. It offers adjustable character speed and audio tone, with adaptive review and progress tracking available through a subscription. Practice works offline after initial access verification.

Highlights
  • Auditory Morse code recognition
  • Adjustable character speed and tone
  • Send practice with rhythm tapping
  • Adaptive review system
  • Offline practice functionality
  • Progress history tracking
Features
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Learn Morse code by ear with Morse Coach. Hear a signal, choose the character, and build recognition through short, guided lessons. Try your first lesson with K and M before subscribing. No account is required. Continuing beyond the first lesson requires an auto-renewable in-app subscription for the remaining A–Z and 0–9 course, adaptive review, full progress history, adjustable audio, and gradual send practice. WITH AN IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION • Build your foundation with all 26 letters and 10 numbers, introduced in small signal groups. • Listen and identify characters from four choices at realistic character speed. • Review developing characters and see which sounds need another listen after each session. • Add send practice gradually using dot and dash controls with audio feedback. • Follow your character accuracy, session history, and daily practice streak. • Adjust character speed from 12–30 WPM and choose a comfortable audio tone. Made for beginners and ham-radio learners building their CW listening skills. Practice works offline after subscription access is verified. Requires iOS 17 or later. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Weekly and annual subscriptions provide full-course access. A free trial is available on the weekly plan only when you are eligible; the app shows your trial duration, localized price, and billing period before purchase. Annual has no free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account subscription settings. Restore an existing purchase from the paywall. Terms of Use: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/terms Privacy Policy: https://kayagokalp.github.io/tonoz/apps/morse-coach/privacy

Screenshots

HAMmade CW4 screens
Morse Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

HAMmade CW and Morse Coach are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HAMmade CW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HAMmade CW versus Morse Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAMmade CWMorse Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz AgceliTulin Gokalp

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HAMmade CW

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
3 purchases

Morse Coach

Subscriptions3
  • Morse Coach Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Morse Coach Annual Offer$29.991 Year
  • Morse Coach Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HAMmade CW free?
HAMmade CW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Coach free?
Morse Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HAMmade CW or Morse Coach have ads?
Neither HAMmade CW nor Morse Coach shows ads.

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