Comparison

Binary O'Clock vs Morse Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Binary O'Clock

Features
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There are only 10 types of people in this world: those who understand binary and those who don't. Binary O'Clock is a glowing binary clock for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Six columns of LEDs show the time as hours, minutes and seconds, ticking away in ones and zeros. HOW TO READ IT Each column is one digit of the time: HH MM SS. Read each column from the bottom up. The LEDs are worth 1, 2, 4 and 8, so add up the ones that are lit to get the digit. For example, a column with the 2 and 4 LEDs lit shows 6. FEATURES • Full-screen 24-hour clock with hours, minutes and seconds • Widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy • An Apple Watch app, and complications for your watch face • Keeps the screen on while the clock is showing • No ads, no accounts, no data collected BINARY O'CLOCK PRO Tap the clock to open Settings, and try any of it first: a live preview shows your clock before you buy. A one-time purchase unlocks, on Apple TV, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch alike: • Themes: White, Aviation green, and Dust, with dark dots on sand • Round LEDs • Learning mode: shows what each LED is worth and the number in each column • 12-hour time • A speaking clock: touch and hold the clock to hear "14:32 and 20 seconds", then a beep exactly on the second No subscription. The classic blue clock stays free, widgets and complications included. Also on Apple TV and Mac. Perfect on the nightstand in StandBy, on your wrist, or as a daily brain teaser for anyone learning binary.

About

Morse Link

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Explore the world of Morse code with Morse Link, an app that allows you to translate text into Morse code in real-time. This brings an ancient mode of communication to your fingertips. Whether you're sending secret messages or simply satisfying your curiosity, Morse Link makes it easy and enjoyable. Features: - Flashlight Playback: Bring your translations, bookmarks, and individual Morse characters with your device’s flashlight. - Bookmark your translations: Save your favorite or frequently used translations for quick access later. - Real-time translation: Type in text and watch as it's instantly converted to Morse code. Perfect for learning, teaching, or just having fun. - Morse Alphabet: A dedicated page to master the Morse alphabet at your own pace. Each symbol is displayed, making it easy to learn and memorize.

Screenshots

Binary O'Clock4 screens
Morse Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Binary O'Clock at every 3 weeks against Morse Link's every 11 months. Binary O'Clock also leads on device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binary O'Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Morse Link every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Binary O'Clock versus Morse Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary O'ClockMorse Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackslashedLaszlo Mocsy

In-app purchases

None

Binary O'Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Morse Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Binary O'Clock free?
Binary O'Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Link free?
Morse Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Binary O'Clock or Morse Link have ads?
Neither Binary O'Clock nor Morse Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binary O'Clock or Morse Link?
Binary O'Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Morse Link every 11 months. Most recently, Binary O'Clock was updated on October 20, 2026 and Morse Link on October 27, 2026.

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