# Morse Code Keys vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Code Reader and Decoder at every 2 months against Morse Code Keys's every 11 months. Morse Code Reader and Decoder also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 175). Morse Code Keys's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Morse Code Keys against 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Morse Code Keys's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Keys | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-keys-trainer/id1307714279/reviews) | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caesar Salad Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249587406) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## 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 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 Morse Code Keys free?

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

### 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, Morse Code Keys or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Keys and Morse Code Reader and Decoder are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 175 and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Morse Code Keys or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?

Both Morse Code Keys and Morse Code Reader and Decoder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morse Code Keys or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Morse Code Keys was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 2026.

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