# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Bearing Compass

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | Bearing Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass/id1378838551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Russell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080177340) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bearing Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass/id1378838551)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*