Morse Transmitter vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Transmitter
Encode and decode Morse code with this versatile tool. It supports real-time audio decoding with automatic WPM detection and offers features like screen, speaker, and flash output for encoded messages. Includes a dictionary for learning.
- Encode text to Morse code
- Decode Morse code to text
- Real-time audio decoding
- Output via screen, speaker, flash
- Customizable WPM and frequency
- Morse code prosign decoding
- Learning dictionary
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Want to encode and decode Morse code? This app is PERFECT for you! Morse Transmitter allows you to encode or decode Morse code, it can also decode Morse code audio in real time! The audio decoder has built-in audio frequency filter, and automatic WPM detector! Features: • Encode text to Morse code! • Output Morse code using screen, speaker and flash! • Decode Morse code to text! • Decode Morse code audio in real time! • Customizable WPM and audio frequency for encoder/decoder! • Support decoding common Morse code prosigns! • Dictionary for learning Morse code! • Multiple color theme, in case you get bored with the interface! Have fun! If you enjoy this app, please rate us on App Store, that will help us a lot. Thank you for using Morse Transmitter, we will keep improving our software to bring you better experience!
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Morse Transmitter at Free against iFTx's $1.99. Morse Transmitter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (312 vs 70). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Morse Transmitter is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Morse Transmitter against 4.2 for iFTx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Morse Transmitter's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.
Morse Transmitter ships an update monthly, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Transmitter | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (312 ratings) — better | 4.2 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better | 71.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 312 — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuyang Sun | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
Morse Transmitter
iFTx
Bugs and requests
Morse Transmitter
Reported bugs
10 issues- Audio decoder stuck on long dashes/tones
- Microphone decoding only produces 'T' and 'E' characters
- Alphabet section plays continuous sound when clicking multiple cards
- Text appears in mirror writing after translation
- Numbers not working properly
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- Battery percentage overlay during low power mode
- Preset text works but custom text doesn't translate properly
- Strobe feature doesn't work with custom text input
- Inconsistent audio output levels
- Decoding produces mostly emojis instead of characters
Requested features
10 requests- Loop/repeat functionality for messages
- Offline mode capability
- Continental Morse code option
- Russian language support
- Record and playback feature
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- Better punctuation translation
- Higher WPM support (beyond 21 WPM)
- Translator tool integrated into app
- Sound button near Morse code translation
- Better documentation/user guide
iFTx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Transmitter
No in-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
Questions
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