Comparison

Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Meshtastic

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

Meshtastic

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

Highlights
  • Off-grid communication
  • Decentralized mesh network
  • Low-power LoRa radio support
  • Text messaging
  • No cellular/WiFi required
Features
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Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.

Screenshots

Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens
Meshtastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meshtastic at none against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 7. Meshtastic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume 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. Meshtastic 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 824 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic'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, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Morse Code Reader and Decoder versus Meshtastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code Reader and DecoderMeshtastic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better4.1 (824 ratings)
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better824
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIvan AnticMeshtastic LLC

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%

Meshtastic

All ratings824 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral15.1%
Negative40.9%

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

Meshtastic

From 824 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Well-made app
  • 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
  • 👍 Great community and responsive developers
  • 👍 Continuously improving with updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

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

Meshtastic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Canned messages configuration issues
  • Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
  • Settings screen bugs and crashes
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline maps support
  • Ability to customize notifications
  • More sorting and filtering options for nodes
  • Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
  • Improved documentation and user guidance

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

Meshtastic

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 Meshtastic free?
Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Meshtastic?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.1 from 824 ratings.
Do Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Meshtastic have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Meshtastic does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Meshtastic?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and Meshtastic every 10 days. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Meshtastic on October 14, 2026.

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