# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Morse Code Translator

Morse Code Reader and Decoder and Morse Code Translator both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Morse Code Translator's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Morse Code Translator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 31) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Morse Code Translator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Reader and Decoder against 4.4 for Morse Code Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's written reviews are positive against 83% of Morse Code Translator's.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, Morse Code Translator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | Morse Code Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-sos/id1514947015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Whizbang](https://appshunter.io/developer/478553656) |

## 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


### Morse Code Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-sos/id1514947015)

Learn and send Morse code with your phone. Features include text conversion, instant light signals, and manual light toggling. An SOS signal tool is included for emergencies, though external equipment is recommended for safety.

**Highlights:** Text to Morse code conversion, Instant light signal conversion, Manual front/rear light toggling, SOS signal tool, Modernized UI, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $37.99 | one-time |
| Astronomical Tip | $64.99 | one-time |


## 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 Morse Code Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Morse Code Translator?

Morse Code Translator is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Morse Code Translator averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

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

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

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and Morse Code Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Morse Code Translator 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.*