# The Cipher vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cipher | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cipher/id1297082268/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **30.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logan Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439094062) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cipher/id1297082268)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**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 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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