Comparison

Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs GGMorse

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

Translate text to Morse code and vice versa, send signals using your device's flashlight, screen, or vibration. Includes practice lessons to learn Morse code at various difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse code translation
  • Morse code to text decoding
  • Flashlight signal transmission
  • Screen blinking signals
  • Vibration patterns
  • Sound alerts
  • Morse code learning lessons
Features
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Morse Code Reader and Decoder is an iPhone app for translating text to Morse code and Morse code to text, sending Morse signals with your flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, and learning Morse code with practice lessons at three difficulty levels. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Text to Morse code translator: type any word or sentence and see it instantly as dots and dashes. • Morse code to text decoder: enter dots and dashes and read the message as plain English text. • Morse code flashlight: send your message as light signals with the iPhone flashlight. • Screen blinking: flash your message on the screen, useful when you need a visible signal without the flashlight. • Vibration: feel Morse code as vibration patterns, for silent practice or sending. • Sound: hear Morse code as classic beeps to train your ear. • Saved signals: save messages you send often so you can replay them in one tap. • Learn Morse code: practice letters, words and full sentences. • Three difficulty levels: start with single letters as a beginner and move up to sentences as you improve. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type a message, or enter Morse code you want to decode. 2. Read the translation in Morse code or in text. 3. Send it with flashlight, screen, vibration or sound, or save it for later. 4. Open practice mode to learn the Morse alphabet step by step. WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners who want to learn the Morse code alphabet and practice every day. • Amateur (ham) radio operators and students preparing for CW practice. • Scouts, campers and hikers who want to know how to signal with light. • Puzzle fans, escape room players, geocachers and teachers who need a quick Morse code converter. • Anyone curious about Morse code who wants a simple translator on their iPhone. GOOD TO KNOW The flashlight, screen and sound signals are for learning, practice and fun. This app is not a safety or emergency device. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. ---------- 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

GGMorse

Decode Morse code audio into text in real-time. This app automatically detects signal frequency and speed, displaying decoded text instantly. Simply allow microphone access and place your device near the audio source.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio decoding
  • Automatic frequency detection
  • Automatic speed detection
  • Displays decoded text
  • Supports 200-1900 Hz frequency
  • Supports 5-55 WPM speed
  • Lock Rx frequency and speed
Features
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With this application you can easily decode Morse code audio back into text using your phone or tablet. The application automatically detects the frequency and speed of the input signal and displays the decoded text in real-time. Frequency range: 200 - 1900 Hz Speed range: 5 - 55 WPM Usage: - Allow microphone access to GGMorse - Place your device near the audio source of the Morse code transmission - Observe the decoded text in the panel at the bottom of the screen - Use the lock icon to lock the current Rx frequency and speed

Screenshots

Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens
GGMorse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GGMorse at 75% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. GGMorse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 76) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price 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. GGMorse 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 76, 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 75% of GGMorse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, GGMorse every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Morse Code Reader and Decoder versus GGMorse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code Reader and DecoderGGMorse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better4.2 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better76
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan AnticGeorgi Gerganov

Customer experience

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

All ratings2,448 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.3%

GGMorse

All ratings70 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and simple
  • 💡 Helpful for learning Morse code
  • 🚀 Great tool for learning Morse code

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound/vibration issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 💰 Paywalled features
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes

GGMorse

From 76 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for decoding Morse code
  • 👍 Good for learning Morse code
  • 👍 Accurate decoding with strong signals
  • 👍 Tx works fantastically
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Decoding is inconsistent
  • 🐛 Poor microphone access handling
  • 🐛 Keyboard covers screen
  • 🐛 Audio decoding issues
  • 🐛 Produces nonsense text

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

GGMorse

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Audio one didn't work
  • Microphone doesn't have access, no option to grant it
  • Decoding doesn't work
  • App doesn't work after version 1.3.6
  • Keyboard covers up half the screen
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  • Only hears 'e' and 'i' and other gibberish
  • Decoding is bad, even on same device
  • Cannot decode Morse code with strong signals

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add German language support
  • Option to save output as WAV or M4A file
  • Replace speed sliders with direct WPM input or radio buttons
  • Ability to take videos from camera roll and input them
  • Teletype decryption feature
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  • Way to review scrolled-off decoded text
  • Adjust screen print size
  • Send screen print to a printer

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

GGMorse

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 GGMorse free?
GGMorse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or GGMorse?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while GGMorse averages 4.2 from 76 ratings.
Do Morse Code Reader and Decoder or GGMorse have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; GGMorse does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or GGMorse?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and GGMorse every 5 days. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on November 6, 2026 and GGMorse on November 3, 2026.

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