Comparison

The Cipher 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

The Cipher

This app allows users to encrypt and decrypt messages using a variety of classic ciphers. It also includes tools for cryptoanalysis to help understand encrypted text and a mod calculator.

Highlights
  • Multiple classic ciphers (Rail Fence, Caesar, Vigenere, Enigma, etc.)
  • Cryptoanalysis tools (Letter Frequency, N-Gram Frequency)
  • Mod Calculator
  • Random Generator
  • Encrypt and decrypt messages
Features
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Encrypt and decrypt messages using famous ciphers. *** Ciphers *** * Rail Fence * Scytale * Caesar Shift * Substitution * Vigenere * Enigma *** Crypto-anaylis *** * Letter Frequency * N-Gram Frequency * Word Frequency * Repeated Letters + Factors * Index of Coincidence * Fitness Measure *** Tools *** * Mod Calculator * Random Generator

About

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

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
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Do you need a perfect tool for converting text into Morse Code and vice versa? And do you want that tool to transmit Morse Code in four different ways? Then, this is the right app for you! This app will convert any text into Morse Code which you can transmit via flashlight, screen blinking, vibration and sound effects. If you need to convert Morse Code into regular text, that is also possible. Give this app a try immediately and enjoy its fabulous design and great functionality. NEW FEATURES ADDED: - Practice and learn Morse code - 3 difficulty levels - Practice letters, words and sentences - Converting text into Morse Code - Converting Morse Code into text - Transmitting Morse Code in four different ways: - Via Flashlight - Via Screen Blinking - Via Vibration - Via Sound Effects Everything you need for using Morse Code in just one app, right on your iPhone. Use this application to send various signals and, if you want, you can save them, too. Download this app now and explore all its features. ---------- 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

The Cipher4 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Code Reader and Decoder at 4.4 against The Cipher's 2.8. Morse Code Reader and Decoder also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). The Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Cipher 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of The Cipher's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cipher ships an update fortnightly, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Cipher versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CipherMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews30.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogan RichardsIvan Antic

Customer experience

The Cipher

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.3%

Bugs and requests

The Cipher

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

The Cipher

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 The Cipher free?
The Cipher 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, The Cipher or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. The Cipher averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do The Cipher or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; The Cipher does not.
Which is updated more often, The Cipher or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
The Cipher ships an update fortnightly, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, The Cipher was updated on October 2, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on October 10, 2026.

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