# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs SimpleSSTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleSSTV at 73% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. SimpleSSTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and SimpleSSTV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 73% of SimpleSSTV'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, SimpleSSTV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | SimpleSSTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Jeroen Rombouts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863358112) |

## 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


### SimpleSSTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplesstv/id6756872709)

This app allows ham radio operators to encode images into audio signals for transmission and decode received audio back into images. It supports various SSTV modes, live camera feeds, and even AI-generated QSL cards. Receive alerts for International Space Station SSTV events.

**Highlights:** Encode images to SSTV audio, Decode SSTV audio to images, Live camera feed with trigger modes, Support for 14 SSTV modes, AI-generated QSL calling cards, ISS SSTV event notifications, Audio setup and troubleshooting tips

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listening Station Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Card Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove or change encoder watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| SimpleSSTV Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Card Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 120 AI Card Credits | $8.99 | 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 SimpleSSTV free?

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

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while SimpleSSTV averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; SimpleSSTV does not.

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleSSTV monthly. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 15, 2026 and SimpleSSTV on October 8, 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.*