This app transforms your phone into a two-way Morse code communicator. It decodes incoming light signals using your camera and sends messages by flashing your flashlight in real-time, with audio feedback.
1.2.3
August 11, 2026
- User Interface improvements - Speech-to-text message dictation - Quick-access SOS and Beacon flash buttons - Hands-free sending morse flashlight with Siri Shortcuts
MoreComplete features. Billed monthly.
Morse Watcher is a utility app that allows you to send and receive messages using Morse code via your phone's camera and flashlight. It decodes incoming light pulses and flashes your torch to send messages in real-time.
You point your phone's camera at a flashing light source, and the app detects the pulses, translating them into text. You can tap the screen to define a specific detection window for the light source.
Yes, you can type a message, and Morse Watcher will flash your phone's torch in precisely timed pulses to send it. The app provides audio tone feedback synchronized with the flashes.
Yes, Morse Watcher works fully offline, meaning it does not require an internet connection to send or receive Morse code messages.
Morse Watcher is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on June 17, 2026, indicating active development. The app was initially released on March 19, 2026.
Morse Watcher offers a unique real-time two-way communication feature on a single screen, combining decoding and sending capabilities. Its auto-calibration and offline functionality are also key advantages.
Morse Watcher offers a free preview of the full app for 14 days from the first launch. After the preview period, an auto-renewing subscription is required to continue using the app.