Morse Telegraph vs Flashlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Flashlight
Instantly transform your device into a Morse code transmitter, emitting SOS distress signals for emergency communication. Features a simple interface for quick operation and a Morse keyboard and translator.
- Morse code transmitter
- SOS distress signal
- Emergency communication
- Morse keyboard
- Morse translator
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- Instantly signal for help by transforming your iOS device into a Morse code transmitter, emitting the SOS distress signal. - Access emergency communication swiftly with a simple interface designed for quick operation. - Ensure safety wherever you are with this essential tool on your iOS device. - Morse keyboard - Morse translator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Morse Telegraph at none against Flashlight's shown. Morse Telegraph also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Telegraph holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.
Morse Telegraph ships an update every 5 days, Flashlight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Telegraph | Flashlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edward Schmidt | Khang Le |
Customer experience
Morse Telegraph
Flashlight
In-app purchases
Morse Telegraph
No in-app purchases
Flashlight
No in-app purchases
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