Morse Relay vs Tracesmap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Relay
This app enables users to send and receive Morse code using their device's torch or screen. It supports app-to-app communication for encoding and decoding messages, with a visual blinking box option for devices without a torch.
- Send Morse code via torch
- Receive Morse code via camera
- Screen blinking for Morse code
- App-to-app encoding/decoding
- Morse code transmission
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Morse Relay allows you to: - Send out morse code over your device's torch - Record it by pointing your camera at another device that is emitting a morse message. Currently, it only supports encoding and decoding from app to app. The algorithms do not support human message fully yet. For device without torch, the signal is emitted in a blinking box on the screen. For suggestions or collaborations, contact @nidegen
Tracesmap
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TracesMap combines GPS trace recording and OpenStreetMap POI editing in one app, built for mapping on the go. Record your journeys, upload GPX traces directly to OpenStreetMap, and help improve the world's free map. KEY FEATURES - Record GPX Traces: Capture your GPS tracks with distance-based or time-based recording methods. - Direct OSM Upload: Seamlessly upload your traces to OpenStreetMap with one tap. - Add & Edit POIs: Place new points of interest on the map or edit tags on existing OSM nodes and polygons, with a live tag preview as you edit. - Brand & Place Search: Find businesses and places by name using the Name Suggestion Index (NSI) and apply the matching OSM tags automatically. - Multiple Map Styles: Choose from Carto Vector, Topo Vector, Topo Raster, OSM Raster, and Thunderforest Transport. - Live Dashboard: View real-time speed, elevation, GPS accuracy, and recording stats on-screen. - Public Traces: Browse public GPS traces from other OpenStreetMap contributors in your area. - Metric & Imperial Units: Switch between km/m and mi/ft in settings. - Exclusion Zones: Set locations where GPS recording is automatically paused for privacy. - Background Recording: Keep recording even when the app is in the background. - Cloud Sync: Sync your trace data across devices. - Multilingual: Available in English, French, German, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. TracesMap is built for the OpenStreetMap community. Log in with your OSM account to start recording traces and editing POIs that help mappers worldwide. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tracesmap at Free against Morse Relay's $0.99. Tracesmap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Tracesmap is free to download; Morse Relay costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Relay ships an update every 4 months, Tracesmap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Relay | Tracesmap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Echo Labs AG | Tracestrack Map Service |
In-app purchases
Morse Relay
No in-app purchases
Tracesmap
No in-app purchases
