# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Meshtastic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** | [4.1 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 824 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## 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


### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## 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 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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