Comparison

Q Codes vs Morse Decoder AI

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 Decoder AI

This AI-powered tool decodes Morse code signals from audio input, ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts. It offers two modes and neural network options for various signal conditions and speeds, with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Morse code decoding
  • Two operational modes (direct and tone filtering)
  • Adjustable decoding speed (10-40 WPM)
  • Two neural network options (A and B)
  • Adjustable audio input monitoring
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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The Morse Decoder AI is an application for decoding Morse code signals using artificial intelligence. The application is designed for use by amateur radio enthusiasts for educational purposes. The Morse decoder listens to the audio stream through the microphone or line input and, upon detecting Morse code signals, decodes them into text. The neural network of the application is trained to decode signals with a speed ranging from 10 to 40 words per minute within a frequency range of 200 Hz to 900 Hz. The application supports two modes of operation: direct (default) and tone filtering mode. In direct mode, the neural network will attempt to decipher Morse code signals in the audio range of 250 Hz to 900 Hz. This mode is suitable for confident reception of Morse code at levels of 7db-9db on the S-meter. The tone filtering mode is ideal for decoding Morse code from noisy weak signals in the presence of radio interference. The audio input signal is first filtered using band-pass filters before being passed to the neural network for decoding. This mode allows for the decoding of faint signals, but it requires the accurate specification of the signal's tone frequency. Each radio amateur selects their own CW tone frequency in the transceiver settings, and it is important to tune precisely to the carrier frequency using the ZIN/SPOT button in YAESU transceivers, or the AUTOTUNE button in ICOM transceivers. There are 3 band-pass filter options available: 25Hz, 50Hz, 150Hz. If you can accurately determine the CW signal tone frequency, using the 25Hz filter, you can decode very faint Morse code signals. The application offers two neural network options: A and B, which can be easily switched in the interface. Network A is recommended for use with stable signal transmission with a constant duration of dots and dashes, while network B is recommended when using a straight key, where the duration of dots and dashes may vary. You have the ability to switch between these networks in real time and observe how each network hears and decodes Morse code. It is important to monitor the level of the incoming audio signal, for which the application provides a sound level indicator. Ensure that the signal is not too quiet or too loud. It is recommended to maintain the signal around -7db, which is sufficient for decoding. Keep in mind that higher audio frequencies are quieter than lower frequencies. Additionally, the application provides various color themes, allowing radio enthusiasts to customize the appearance of the application for comfortable use.

Screenshots

Q Codes4 screens
Morse Decoder AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Q Codes at Free against Morse Decoder AI's $2.99. Q Codes also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 11%). Morse Decoder AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

Q Codes is free to download; Morse Decoder AI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Q Codes holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Q Codes's written reviews are positive against 11% of Morse Decoder AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q Codes ships an update every 8 months, Morse Decoder AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Q Codes versus Morse Decoder AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ CodesMorse Decoder AI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan GibbsYuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

Q Codes

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

Morse Decoder AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Q Codes

No in-app purchases

None

Morse Decoder AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q Codes free?
Q Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Decoder AI free?
Morse Decoder AI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Q Codes or Morse Decoder AI?
Q Codes is rated higher. Q Codes averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Morse Decoder AI averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Q Codes or Morse Decoder AI have ads?
Q Codes shows ads; Morse Decoder AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Q Codes or Morse Decoder AI?
Q Codes ships an update every 8 months, and Morse Decoder AI weekly. Most recently, Q Codes was updated on October 17, 2026 and Morse Decoder AI on October 20, 2026.

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