# Morse Code Keys vs Morse Telegraph

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morse Telegraph at none against Morse Code Keys's 3. Morse Telegraph also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). Morse Code Keys's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 10). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Morse Telegraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Telegraph holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Keys has 175 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Morse Code Keys's written reviews are positive against 67% of Morse Telegraph's.

Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, Morse Telegraph every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Keys | Morse Telegraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-keys-trainer/id1307714279/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-telegraph/id1364563623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caesar Salad Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249587406) | [Edward Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364563622) |

## What reviewers say

### Morse Code Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-keys-trainer/id1307714279)

Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.

**Highlights:** Morse code alphabet practice, Letter drilling exercises, Beginner-friendly interface, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn Morse code
- 🚀 Fast learning curve
- ✅ Effective for beginners
- 💡 Repetitive learning method works
- ✨ Helps master letters quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, doesn't always progress
- 👎 Sound issues (no sound, lag)
- 👎 Buttons lag or register late
- 👎 Dit/Dah keys are backwards
- 👎 Lacks numbers and punctuation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio stopped working after iOS update
- Audio never worked over wireless headphones
- Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
- Sound doesn't work
- Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing

**Requested features**

- Ability to select individual letters for practice
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Add numbers and punctuation
- Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
- Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)


### Morse Telegraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-telegraph/id1364563623)

Tap a realistic telegraph key to record Morse code messages and send them via iMessage. This app requires knowledge of Morse code for encoding and decoding, offering silent mode and visual signals for discreet communication.

**Highlights:** Realistic telegraph key simulation, Record and send Morse code messages, Silent mode for discreet sending, Visual signals for silent receiving, Preview messages before sending, Easy message deletion

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morse Code Keys free?

Morse Code Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Morse Telegraph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morse Code Keys or Morse Telegraph?

Morse Telegraph is rated higher. Morse Code Keys averages 4.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Morse Telegraph averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Morse Code Keys or Morse Telegraph have ads?

Morse Code Keys shows ads; Morse Telegraph does not.

### Which is updated more often, Morse Code Keys or Morse Telegraph?

Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, and Morse Telegraph every 5 days. Most recently, Morse Code Keys was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Telegraph on July 4, 2026.

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