# HamAlert vs GGMorse

The clearest difference is update cadence: GGMorse at every 5 days against HamAlert's every 4 months. GGMorse also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for HamAlert against 4.3 for GGMorse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 75% of GGMorse's.

HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, GGMorse every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamAlert | GGMorse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamalert/id1200759798/reviews) | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200759797) | [Georgi Gerganov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543607867) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GGMorse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678)

Decode Morse code audio into text in real-time. This app automatically detects signal frequency and speed, displaying decoded text instantly. Simply allow microphone access and place your device near the audio source.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio decoding, Automatic frequency detection, Automatic speed detection, Displays decoded text, Supports 200-1900 Hz frequency, Supports 5-55 WPM speed, Lock Rx frequency and speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamAlert free?

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

### Is GGMorse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HamAlert or GGMorse?

GGMorse is rated higher. HamAlert averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while GGMorse averages 4.3 from 70 ratings.

### Do HamAlert or GGMorse have ads?

Neither HamAlert nor GGMorse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HamAlert or GGMorse?

HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, and GGMorse every 5 days. Most recently, HamAlert was updated on September 17, 2026 and GGMorse on August 14, 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.*
