# SR vs Morse Mania

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SR at none against Morse Mania's 3. SR also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Morse Mania's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (92% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Mania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Mania has 8.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SR's written reviews are positive against 92% of Morse Mania's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SR | Morse Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sr-71a-blackbird/id1115724553/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Science Museum of Virginia](https://appshunter.io/developer/667580084) | [Xiang Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511041685) |

## What reviewers say

### SR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sr-71a-blackbird/id1115724553)

Explore the history and specifications of the SR-71A Blackbird aircraft. Discover fun facts and interact with the aircraft model, experiencing its legendary flights and records.

**Highlights:** Interactive SR-71A Blackbird model, Load experiences from menu, Move, size, and interact with aircraft, Discover fun facts, Learn about flight hours and records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Morse Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196)

Master Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers structured lessons for both sending and receiving, covering letters, numbers, symbols, and advanced codes. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds, output modes, and practice tools.

**Highlights:** 135 levels for receiving Morse code, 135 levels for sending Morse code, Multiple output modes (audio, light, vibration), Customizable practice levels, Challenge levels to test knowledge, Adjustable speed and sound frequency, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Beginner’s Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 🚀 Effective teaching method
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (unresponsive, small buttons)
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device progress sync

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/audio issues in challenge mode
- Farnsworth settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Vibration feedback option
- Visualize dots and dashes
- Ability to use external keyboard
- More practice modes (e.g., custom sentences)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SR free?

SR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morse Mania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SR or Morse Mania?

Morse Mania is rated higher. SR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Morse Mania averages 4.9 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do SR or Morse Mania have ads?

Neither SR nor Morse Mania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SR or Morse Mania?

SR ships an update every 2 months, and Morse Mania every 2 months. Most recently, SR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Mania on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*