# HamAlert vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamAlert at 70% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. HamAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 33) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. HamAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of HamAlert'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.

HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### HamAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798)

Receive instant push notifications for desired amateur radio contacts. Filter alerts by various criteria like callsign, band, mode, and location. Stay updated on DX spots from multiple sources.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for desired stations, Filter spots by DXCC, callsign, and location, Support for Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, DX cluster, PSK Reporter, Filter by band, mode, and time, Filter by spotter callsign and DXCC

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

**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 HamAlert free?

HamAlert 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, HamAlert or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

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

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

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

HamAlert ships an update every 5 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, HamAlert was updated on October 4, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on October 4, 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.*