# Morse Code Reader and Decoder vs VibeSDR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VibeSDR at 100% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. VibeSDR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download; VibeSDR costs $2.99 up front. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VibeSDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

VibeSDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of VibeSDR's.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, VibeSDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Code Reader and Decoder | VibeSDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibesdr/id6786344049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Stuart Carr](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786344051) |

## 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


### VibeSDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibesdr/id6786344049)

This app acts as a versatile receiver client for various software-defined radio servers. It offers advanced display, tuning, and audio features, along with on-device decoders and voice control for a comprehensive radio experience.

**Highlights:** Connects to multiple SDR server protocols, GPU-rendered waterfall and spectrum display, Native background audio playback, On-device decoders for RTTY, NAVTEX, WEFAX, SSTV, Morse, Voice control via Siri, CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, Deep linking for station tuning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**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 VibeSDR free?

VibeSDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

VibeSDR is rated higher. Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while VibeSDR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Morse Code Reader and Decoder ships an update every 2 months, and VibeSDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Morse Code Reader and Decoder was updated on September 23, 2026 and VibeSDR on September 19, 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.*