Comparison

Morse Telegraph 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

Morse Telegraph

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
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Simply tap the telegraph key to begin recording your Morse code message, then tap the broadcast icon to send the recording to your friends. This app requires knowledge of Morse code (or a desire to learn it quickly) — translation or interpretation of the telegraph inputs is not currently provided.   Developed in collaboration with KFX Tech www.kfxtech.com (coding) and Max Schmidt (artwork and concept). ____________________________________ Current features: - Realistic telegraph images and sound FX - Silent mode for stealthy message sending  - Visual signals allow silent message receiving - Preview your message before sending - If you make a mistake, easily delete messages and start again Planned features: - Morse code "cheat sheet" panel to aid in manual encoding and decoding - Optional automatic encoding and decoding with variable tones & speeds

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

Morse Telegraph1 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Morse Telegraph and Morse Code Reader and Decoder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Morse Telegraph's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Morse Telegraph also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 10). On price, rating 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. Morse Telegraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Morse Telegraph's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Telegraph ships an update every 5 days, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Morse Telegraph versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse TelegraphMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings102.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdward SchmidtIvan Antic

Customer experience

Morse Telegraph

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Morse Telegraph

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

Morse Telegraph

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 Morse Telegraph free?
Morse Telegraph 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, Morse Telegraph or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Morse Telegraph is rated higher. Morse Telegraph averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Morse Telegraph or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Morse Telegraph does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Telegraph or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Morse Telegraph ships an update every 5 days, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Morse Telegraph was updated on July 4, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 2026.

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