# Morse Watcher — Decode & Send Morse via Phone

> Real-time Morse code sender and receiver using phone camera and flashlight. (iPhone/iPad app by Miro Zaroukian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-watcher/id6759511765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miro Zaroukian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879165196)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-watcher/id6759511765/reviews.md

## What is Morse Watcher?

Morse Watcher turns your iPhone camera and flashlight into a two-way Morse code tool — send and receive messages on the same screen, in real time.

SEND AND RECEIVE TOGETHER
Open the sender panel to type and flash a message with your torch while the camera keeps decoding incoming light pulses. Collapse the panel any time to focus on watching, or pin it open for live two-way conversations.

DECODE
Point your camera at any flashing light — flashlight, LED, or beacon — and Morse Watcher detects the pulses and translates them to text in real time. Tap the screen to place a detection window on your light source. The app auto-calibrates to the sender's timing.

SEND
Type a message, hit play, and Morse Watcher flashes your torch in precisely timed pulses. Adjust timing to match any receiver. Audio tone feedback plays while the signal is on.

KEY FEATURES
• Send and receive in one screen — collapsible sender panel
• Real-time Morse decoding from camera
• Audio tone feedback synchronized to flashes
• Tap-to-place Region of Interest/Target
• Auto-calibration — no manual tuning required
• Full text decoding: A–Z, 0–9, punctuation
• Telephoto and optical zoom support
• Works fully offline — no internet required

IDEAL FOR
Ham radio operators, scouts, survivalists, Morse learners, puzzle and escape room enthusiasts. Where a light in the distance is visible and no other means of communication is available. Recommend locating phone on stable ground for best quality decoding.

FREE PREVIEW & SUBSCRIPTION
Try the full app free for 14 days from first launch. After the preview period, an auto-renewing subscription is required to continue using the app. Cancel any time in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Subscription options:
• Monthly — auto-renews monthly
• Yearly — auto-renews annually

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://morsewatcher.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Send and receive Morse code on one screen
- Real-time decoding from camera
- Flashlight sender with audio feedback
- Auto-calibration for timing
- Works offline
- Supports letters, numbers, and punctuation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-watcher/id6759511765/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun and Practical Hiking Companion

*2026-05-26*

Such a fun and useful app! My friend and I used it during a Memorial Day weekend hike and loved being able to communicate with each other from a distance with no internet connection required. It’s a great activity for groups and doubles as a practical tool when you’re off the grid. Highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about Morse Watcher

### What is Morse Watcher?

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.

### How does Morse Watcher decode messages?

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.

### Can Morse Watcher send messages?

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.

### Does Morse Watcher work offline?

Yes, Morse Watcher works fully offline, meaning it does not require an internet connection to send or receive Morse code messages.

### What devices does Morse Watcher support?

Morse Watcher is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### What is the update frequency for Morse Watcher?

The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on June 17, 2026, indicating active development. The app was initially released on March 19, 2026.

### How does Morse Watcher compare to other Morse code apps?

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.

### Is Morse Watcher free to use?

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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-08-11

- User Interface improvements
- Speech-to-text message dictation
- Quick-access SOS and Beacon flash buttons
- Hands-free sending morse flashlight with Siri Shortcuts

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-17

- Sticky Target: Reduce hand shaking effect on target
- Improved User interface
- Option to select decoding speed for more accurate and less memory intensive decoding when sender frequency is known.
- Select light-intensity selector bulb to select brightness of the flashlight.
- Custom appearance unlocked for all users

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-22

Subscription options updated -  choose Monthly or Yearly access.
Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-18

- Send and Watch in one screen
- iPad support
- Heat map overlay (visible in Graph mode) shows which pixels are actively flashing
- More reliable signal detection
- New Appearance themes — choose your look
- Collapse the sender panel to focus on watching, or expand it to send and receive simultaneously
- New subscription options

### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*
