# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs Spectrum SDR (RTL

Morse Code Reader and Decoder and Spectrum SDR (RTL both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Spectrum SDR (RTL's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Spectrum SDR (RTL 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 ratings volume (2.4K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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 Spectrum SDR (RTL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder against 4.5 for Spectrum SDR (RTL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Spectrum SDR (RTL's.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, Spectrum SDR (RTL every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | Spectrum SDR (RTL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-sdr-rtl-sdr/id6764391865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [James Mainwaring](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895761181) |

## 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


### Spectrum SDR (RTL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-sdr-rtl-sdr/id6764391865)

Explore radio signals with your RTL-SDR dongle. Listen to AM/FM/SSB/CW, view FFT and waterfall displays, and customize your experience. Requires a remote rtl_tcp instance over WiFi.

**Highlights:** Full frequency range support, AM, FM, SSB, CW reception, FFT and Waterfall displays, Adjustable sample rates, Bias tee and gain controls, Squelch functionality, Customizable display options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | 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 Spectrum SDR (RTL free?

Spectrum SDR (RTL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Spectrum SDR (RTL?

Spectrum SDR (RTL is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Spectrum SDR (RTL averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Spectrum SDR (RTL have ads?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Spectrum SDR (RTL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Morse Code Reader and Decoder or Spectrum SDR (RTL?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and Spectrum SDR (RTL every 11 days. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spectrum SDR (RTL on October 10, 2026.

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