# Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) vs MorseZapp

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) at 4.7 against MorseZapp's 4.0. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 76) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). MorseZapp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and MorseZapp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) has 3.7K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of MorseZapp's.

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, MorseZapp every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) | MorseZapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-pro-puzzles/id903380719/reviews)** | [4.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Soki Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388498513) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-pro-puzzles/id903380719)

Sharpen your chess skills with a vast library of puzzles for all levels. Practice daily, offline, or track your progress with adaptive challenges. Analyze your moves with a built-in engine and customize your experience with various themes.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzles, Offline puzzle packs, Progress mode with Elo rating, Puzzle analysis engine, Bookmark puzzles, Multiple board themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mates in 2, 3 and 4 moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Offline functionality
- 💡 Wide variety of puzzles
- 🎯 Helpful for improving tactics
- 🕰️ Daily puzzles of varying difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some puzzles have flawed or ambiguous solutions
- 🤔 Difficulty levels not always accurate
- 📊 Lack of explanation for best moves
- 🔀 Inability to accept alternative winning solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Incorrect move validation in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add option to see captured pieces
- Provide more context and analysis for puzzles
- Improve difficulty categorization of puzzles
- Allow for user feedback on puzzle issues


### MorseZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsezapp-learn-morse-code/id1397107048)

Learn International Morse Code with a fun, interactive game. Tap dits and dashes to zap letters before they reach the bottom, with sound and visual cues to aid recognition. Progress through levels to improve speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Interactive Morse code trainer, Tap pad for dit/dash input, Sound and visual learning aids, Progressive difficulty levels, Sound-only recognition challenges, Customizable level packages

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MorseZapp Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Buy All Packages | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning progress
- 💡 Fun and engaging concept
- ✅ Effective for memorizing letters
- 💰 Good value for paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't run/load packages
- 🐛 Inconsistent timing/detection
- 🐛 Repetitive sounds hinder learning
- 🐛 Too much, too fast for some
- ❓ Unclear pricing for Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate error message: problem loading packages
- App won't run on newer iPhones
- Warning displayed: Problem Loading Packages
- App won't run
- Ended up with a screen with a large green rectangle

**Requested features**

- Add iambic paddle mode
- More modes and options
- Punctuation marks package
- Display meaning of Q codes/CW codes
- Iambic paddle mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) free?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MorseZapp free?

MorseZapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or MorseZapp?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is rated higher. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while MorseZapp averages 4.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or MorseZapp have ads?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) shows ads; MorseZapp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or MorseZapp?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, and MorseZapp every 10 days. Most recently, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) was updated on October 13, 2026 and MorseZapp on October 13, 2026.

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