# Ciphers vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ciphers at 100% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. Ciphers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ciphers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ciphers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ciphers's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

Ciphers ships an update every 11 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ciphers | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciphers-solve-the-enigma/id1181593077/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Booth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146275430) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### Ciphers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciphers-solve-the-enigma/id1181593077)

Encrypt and decrypt messages using a wide variety of ciphers, from simple substitution to complex machines. Share your encrypted messages with friends. Supports multiple encryption methods for secure communication.

**Highlights:** Multiple encryption methods, Caesar Cipher, Enigma Machine support, Share encrypted messages, Affine Cipher, Vigenère Cipher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Morse Code Reader and Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136)

Convert text to Morse code and vice versa. Transmit messages using flashlight, screen blinking, vibration, or sound. Includes practice modes for learning Morse code.

**Highlights:** Text to Morse code conversion, Morse code to text conversion, Flashlight transmission, Screen blinking transmission, Vibration transmission, Sound effect transmission, Morse code practice modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morse Code Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Morse Code 6 Months | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| Morse Code Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate tutorial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced tutorial | $2.99 | one-time |
| Morse Code Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and simple
- 💡 Helpful for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Great tool for learning Morse code

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound/vibration issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes/crashes during use
- Conversion issues (incorrect translations)
- Sound not working

**Requested features**

- Add flashlight/camera Morse code translator
- Allow adjusting dot/dash timing
- Add sound settings (tone, frequency)
- Improve learning mode/progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ciphers free?

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

### Is Morse Code Reader and Decoder free?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ciphers or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Ciphers is rated higher. Ciphers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Ciphers or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Ciphers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ciphers or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Ciphers ships an update every 11 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Ciphers was updated on October 2, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on October 15, 2026.

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