Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs PhosphorCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Text to Morse code translation
- Morse code to text decoding
- Flashlight signal transmission
- Screen blinking signals
- Vibration patterns
- Sound alerts
- Morse code learning lessons
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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
PhosphorCalc
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RF and antenna calculator for amateur radio operators. Ten standalone calculators on a clean, fast interface. Numbers in, numbers out. No network, no accounts, no subscriptions. DIPOLE Calculate half-wave dipole, quarter-wave vertical, and full-wave loop antenna lengths for any frequency. Adjustable velocity factor for different wire types. Results in both metres and feet. WAVELENGTH Bidirectional frequency and wavelength conversion. Enter either value and the other is derived instantly. Identifies standard amateur band allocations (ITU Region 1) automatically. PATH LOSS Free space path loss calculator with approximate S-meter reading context. Supports kilometres and miles. Result can be imported directly into the Link Budget calculator. COAX LOSS Feedline attenuation for seven common cable types: RG-58, RG-8X, RG-213, LMR-240, LMR-400, Aircell 7, and Ecoflex 15. Uses log-linear interpolated manufacturer data across frequency. Shows power delivered to antenna from a 100W transmitter. Result can be imported into the ERP calculator. ERP / EIRP Effective radiated power accounting for transmitter output, feedline loss, and antenna gain. Supports both dBi and dBd gain input. Shows feed power, EIRP, and ERP in watts and dBW. SWR Standing wave ratio from forward and reflected power readings, or direct SWR entry. Calculates return loss, mismatch loss, reflection coefficient, and power delivered. Colour-coded SWR indicator: green for good, amber for marginal, red for poor. POWER Ohm's law solver: pick any two of voltage, current, resistance, and power — the other two are calculated. Separate dB conversion section converts between watts, milliwatts, dBm, and dBW. LINK BUDGET Complete end-to-end signal path analysis. Enter TX power, feedline losses, antenna gains, and path loss to see received signal power in dBm and microvolts, S-meter estimate, and link margin above noise floor. Selectable receiver bandwidth: CW, SSB, FM, or Digital. LC RESONANCE LC tank circuit calculator. Solve for resonant frequency, inductance, or capacitance given the other two values. Displays inductive and capacitive reactance at resonance as a cross-check. IMPEDANCE L-network impedance matching calculator. Given source and load impedance at a target frequency, calculates component values for both low-pass and high-pass matching network topologies. Shows Q factor and network orientation. FEATURES All calculations update live as you type Tap any result to copy it to the clipboard Cross-tab import: pull coax loss into ERP, path loss into link budget Every calculator includes built-in reference notes explaining the formulae Clear and reset controls on every tab Decimal keypad input throughout No internet connection required — everything runs locally No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Part of the Phosphor radio suite alongside PhosphorRTTY, PhosphorCW, PhosphorHertz, and PhosphorSol.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Morse Code Reader and Decoder at Free against PhosphorCalc's $0.99. Morse Code Reader and Decoder also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). PhosphorCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download; PhosphorCalc costs $0.99 up front. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PhosphorCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | PhosphorCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Antic | Stuart Woolley |
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
PhosphorCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Code Reader and Decoder
- Morse Code Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Morse Code 6 Months$17.496 Months
- Morse Code Pro Annually$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Intermediate tutorial$1.99
- Advanced tutorial$2.99
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- Morse Code Pro$3.99
PhosphorCalc
No in-app purchases
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