Comparison

Q Codes vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Q Codes

Access a comprehensive collection of standardized radiotelegraph communication codes, primarily for amateur radio use. This utility allows for rapid searching and lookup of any Q Code.

Highlights
  • Standardized Q Code collection
  • Radiotelegraph communication codes
  • Amateur radio focus
  • Quick lookup functionality
  • Comprehensive code database
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Q Codes are a standardized collection of codes developed for radiotelegraph communication especially amateur radio. This tool is designed for quick look up of any Q Code

About

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Translate text to Morse code and vice versa, send signals using your device's flashlight, screen, or vibration. Includes practice lessons to learn Morse code at various difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse code translation
  • Morse code to text decoding
  • Flashlight signal transmission
  • Screen blinking signals
  • Vibration patterns
  • Sound alerts
  • Morse code learning lessons
Features
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Morse Code Reader and Decoder is an iPhone app for translating text to Morse code and Morse code to text, sending Morse signals with your flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, and learning Morse code with practice lessons at three difficulty levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Text to Morse code translator: type any word or sentence and see it instantly as dots and dashes. • Morse code to text decoder: enter dots and dashes and read the message as plain English text. • Morse code flashlight: send your message as light signals with the iPhone flashlight. • Screen blinking: flash your message on the screen, useful when you need a visible signal without the flashlight. • Vibration: feel Morse code as vibration patterns, for silent practice or sending. • Sound: hear Morse code as classic beeps to train your ear. • Saved signals: save messages you send often so you can replay them in one tap. • Learn Morse code: practice letters, words and full sentences. • Three difficulty levels: start with single letters as a beginner and move up to sentences as you improve. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type a message, or enter Morse code you want to decode. 2. Read the translation in Morse code or in text. 3. Send it with flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, or save it for later. 4. Open practice mode to learn the Morse alphabet step by step. WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners who want to learn the Morse code alphabet and practice every day. • Amateur (ham) radio operators and students preparing for CW practice. • Scouts, campers and hikers who want to know how to signal with light. • Puzzle fans, escape room players, geocachers and teachers who need a quick Morse code converter. • Anyone curious about Morse code who wants a simple translator on their iPhone. GOOD TO KNOW The flashlight, screen and sound signals are for learning, practice and fun. This app is not a safety or emergency device. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. ---------- Pro Morse Code Subscription Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month, 6 months, or 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, $19.99 for 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, or $19.99 for 1 year, depending on your subscription level. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/copy-of-privacy-policy - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/trems-of-use

Screenshots

Q Codes4 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Code Reader and Decoder at 4.4 against Q Codes's 3.7. Morse Code Reader and Decoder also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Q Codes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price, ads, device support 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. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Q Codes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Q Codes's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q Codes ships an update every 8 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Q Codes versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ CodesMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings72.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan GibbsIvan Antic

Customer experience

Q Codes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

All ratings2,448 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.3%

Bugs and requests

Q Codes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Q Codes

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Subscriptions3
  • Morse Code Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Morse Code 6 Months$17.496 Months
  • Morse Code Pro Annually$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Intermediate tutorial$1.99
  • Advanced tutorial$2.99
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  • Morse Code Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Q Codes free?
Q Codes 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, Q Codes or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Q Codes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Q Codes or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Both Q Codes and Morse Code Reader and Decoder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Q Codes or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Q Codes ships an update every 8 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Q Codes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on November 10, 2026.

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