# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs MeshMapper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshMapper at none against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 7. MeshMapper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 23). On price, rating 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. MeshMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder against 4.4 for MeshMapper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 23, 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 43% of MeshMapper's.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, MeshMapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | MeshMapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshmapper/id6758073991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [CHRISTOPHER CARL SCHNOBB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870410772) |

## 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


### MeshMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshmapper/id6758073991)

This utility app connects to companion devices to discover nearby mesh network repeaters. It uses GPS to tag pings and automatically uploads coverage data to a community map. Users can view signal strength and contribute to mapping mesh network coverage.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy connection, Real-time GPS tracking, Discover mesh network repeaters, View signal strength (RSSI/SNR), Automatic community database upload

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 MeshMapper free?

MeshMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

MeshMapper is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while MeshMapper averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

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

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

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and MeshMapper fortnightly. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 29, 2026 and MeshMapper on October 24, 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.*