HamAlert vs Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamAlert
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.
- 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
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This app is a companion to the HamAlert web site (hamalert.org) and lets you receive push notifications from HamAlert. HamAlert is a system that allows amateur radio operators to get notifications when a desired station appears on the Reverse Beacon Network, SOTAwatch, the DX cluster or PSK Reporter. Spots can be filtered by various criteria, including: • DXCC (both actual and callsign home DXCC) • Callsign • Island reference • Summit reference • Park reference • CQ zone • Continent • Band • Mode • Time and days of week • Source • Spotter callsign and DXCC
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Decode Morse code from various sources like flashing lights, audio, or even eye blinks. Convert text to Morse and practice your skills with interactive lessons. This versatile tool is perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.
- Decode Morse from light, audio, and eye blinks
- Convert text to Morse code and vice versa
- Transmit Morse via flashlight, sound, or vibration
- Interactive lessons and practice modes
- Real-time adaptive timing
- Morse code dictionary reference
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Universal Morse Decoder and Encoder Features: LIGHT DECODER Point your camera at any flashing light source - flashlights, LEDs, or signal lamps. Our advanced brightness detection automatically adapts to different flash speeds and intensities, decoding even challenging signals in real-time. AUDIO DECODER Listen and decode Morse code from radio transmissions, practice apps, or any audio source. Perfect for amateur radio operators and CW enthusiasts. TEXT DECODER AND ENCODER Type any message and instantly convert it to Morse code or type morse and convert it to english. Transmit morse with visual flashlight signals, sound effects, or vibration patterns. BLINK DECODER Decode Morse code transmitted by eye blinks in real time LEARN & PRACTICE Master Morse code with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and adaptive difficulty levels. From beginner dot-dash patterns to advanced radio communications. SMART FEATURES Real-time adaptive timing that learns your transmission speed Save and organize decoded messages Complete Morse code dictionary reference Works with flashlights, screen flashing, and audio signals Perfect for: Amateur radio operators, emergency preparedness, military training, scout activities, escape room puzzles, or just having fun with friends using secret light signals. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
HamAlert and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's. HamAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Morse Code Decoder and Encoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. HamAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for HamAlert against 4.1 for Morse Code Decoder and Encoder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of HamAlert's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's.
HamAlert ships an update every 4 months, Morse Code Decoder and Encoder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HamAlert | Morse Code Decoder and Encoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (29 ratings) — better | 4.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manuel Kasper | Teo Udovcic |
Customer experience
HamAlert
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
In-app purchases
HamAlert
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
- Morse Premium$5.991 Year
- Morse Premium$8.991 Year
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