Comparison

Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Bearing Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

Bearing Compass

This utility app provides a precise bearing to a target location using True North. It offers detailed information about your current location and the target, including distance, coordinates, and sunrise/sunset times. Customize the compass display and manage favorite locations for easy access.

Highlights
  • True North bearing display
  • Target location finder
  • Distance and bearing to target
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Customizable compass bezel and themes
  • Favorite locations list
Features
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A Standard Compass That Can Display A Bearing/Heading using (True North) Can be used either as a traditional compass or using the location finder to identify a target location, the app can provide you with a direct bearing and distance. The application displays; • User selectable compass bezel and transparency. • Bearing of the iPhone. • User selectable pointer to a target location. Target Information: • Target Address. • Distance and bearing to target. • Latitude and longitude of target. • what3words address for target. • Sunrise and sunset times plus total hours of daylight. Note: The times displayed are based on your mobile device time settings; i.e. if your device is set to GMT, all times will be displayed in GMT. iPhone Information: • Latitude and longitude of iPhone. • what3words address for iPhone location. • Altitude of the iPhone. • Sunrise and sunset times plus total hours of daylight. Settings For: • User selectable outer compass bezel. • User selectable inner compass bezel, used to display the target. bearing. • User selectable transparency of outer compass bezel. • Choose between Lat/Long or DMS or DDM. • Choose distance/altitude format kilometer/meters or miles/feet. • Choose various colour themes for the interface. • Reset option to revert to compass only mode. • Compass bezel 'True North' or 'Magnetic North'. • Display or remove screen aligned cross hairs. • Tap the address field to reveal buttons for; Favourite List, Add current target as favourite, New target from map • Tap the what3words button to reveal what3words target and device addresses. • No Sleep mode prevents the iPhone from sleeping when set. (It is recommended that you connect your Phone to a power source when using this option as it can cause drain on your iPhone battery). Location Finder: • Enter target coordinates directly or pasting in any of three different formats; latitude and longitude, Degrees, Minutes and seconds or Degrees and Decimal Minutes. • Type an address, what3words address or other search criteria to identify the target location on a map. • Scroll the map and long press the target location. • Reverse geocoding will tell you the address, if any. • Location Finder feature requires an internet connection. Favourites List • Store up yo 150 favourite places/bearings. • Sort by Title, Subtitle, Bearing, Distance or user definable order. • Reverse sort. • Filter by Title and/or Subtitle. • Edit Title and/or Subtitle. • Share list of locations. • Share individual location.

Screenshots

Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens
Bearing Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Code Reader and Decoder at 4.4 against Bearing Compass's 2.9. Morse Code Reader and Decoder also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 15). Bearing Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Bearing Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bearing Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Morse Code Reader and Decoder versus Bearing Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code Reader and DecoderBearing Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better2.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan AnticRussell May

Customer experience

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.3%

Bearing Compass

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and 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

Bearing Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Bearing Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code Reader and Decoder free?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bearing Compass free?
Bearing Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Bearing Compass?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Bearing Compass averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Bearing Compass have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Bearing Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Bearing Compass?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and Bearing Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bearing Compass on October 24, 2026.

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