# RS vs Morse Code Communicator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Morse Code Communicator at 100% against RS's 16%. Morse Code Communicator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). RS's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

RS is free to download; Morse Code Communicator costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Morse Code Communicator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RS has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of RS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Morse Code Communicator's.

RS ships an update every 8 months, Morse Code Communicator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RS | Morse Code Communicator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-communicator/id6753949195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 34 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICOM INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193842631) | [Dmytro Ruban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842107014) |

## What reviewers say

### RS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rs-ms1i/id1193842632)

Control compatible transceivers, share voice and pictures, and view station locations on a map. Access received station information, send text messages, and manage call sign and repeater lists. Customize transceiver and application settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Transceiver DR functions, Send and receive voice and pictures, Map repeater and station locations, Read and edit received station information, Send and receive text messages, Manage call sign and repeater lists, Import/Export data

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IC-705
- 👍 Works with ID-52
- 👍 Map feature useful
- 👍 Past contacts visible
- 👍 Quick bug fixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on map screen
- 🐛 Crashes when sending photos
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Not connecting to ID-52
- 🐛 Not connecting to iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using map function
- App crashes on map screen
- App closes when opening map
- Not staying connected to the app
- Connection unsuccessful error message

**Requested features**

- Add support for ID-5100
- Add support for ID-51A Plus 2
- Add support for ID-50
- Add support for IC-705
- Improve repeater list


### Morse Code Communicator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-communicator/id6753949195)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Translate text to Morse code and vice versa. Send messages using your device's flashlight, sound, or vibration. Learn the Morse alphabet and discover its history.

**Highlights:** Translate text to Morse code, Transmit via flashlight, sound, or vibration, Adjust WPM speed and tone frequency, Customize Morse symbols, Learn Morse alphabet, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RS free?

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

### Is Morse Code Communicator free?

Morse Code Communicator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RS or Morse Code Communicator?

Morse Code Communicator is rated higher. RS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Morse Code Communicator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RS or Morse Code Communicator have ads?

Neither RS nor Morse Code Communicator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RS or Morse Code Communicator?

RS ships an update every 8 months, and Morse Code Communicator fortnightly. Most recently, RS was updated on September 26, 2026 and Morse Code Communicator on September 12, 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.*