# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs FlashLight

Morse Code Reader and Decoder and FlashLight both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of FlashLight's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 358). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 FlashLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.3 for FlashLight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 358, 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 82% of FlashLight's.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, FlashLight monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | FlashLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** | [4.3 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## 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


### FlashLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-torch-light-widget/id1562397724)

This app provides a bright and fast torch with customizable home screen widgets. It offers various lighting modes, including SOS and strobe, and allows you to change the screen color for mood lighting or as a reading light. It also includes features for using your iPhone's screen as a light source.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, iOS Control Centre and Lock Screen widgets, Built-in SOS and blink signals, Adjustable LED brightness, Full screen color and gradient lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torch Widget Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Bright and reliable flashlight
- 🔒 No ads or user tracking
- 💡 Useful features like SOS and blinking modes
- 👍 Easy to access via widget
- 👍 Good color options and brightness control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads interrupting the light
- 🔋 Light turns off too quickly when not in use
- 🤔 Unclear what the premium version offers
- 🤔 Dynamic Island integration not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working consistently
- Unresponsive controls in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Allow changing light color in free version
- Keep the light on even when switching apps


## 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 FlashLight free?

FlashLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while FlashLight averages 4.3 from 358 ratings.

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

Both Morse Code Reader and Decoder and FlashLight show ads.

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and FlashLight monthly. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on September 23, 2026 and FlashLight on September 24, 2026.

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