Comparison

Morse DeCode vs Morse Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Morse DeCode

Learn and translate Morse code with this educational tool. It offers both text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text translation, complete with sound effects to aid in learning.

Highlights
  • Morse code translation
  • Text to Morse conversion
  • Morse to text conversion
  • Sound effects for learning
  • Educational tool
Features
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A morse code learning tool, providing morse code and text translation and sound effects!

About

Morse Code

Learn and master Morse code with this app. It features AI-powered audio decoding, interactive practice games, and a comprehensive code table. Customize your learning experience and track your progress.

Highlights
  • AI audio decoding
  • Practice games
  • Morse code table
  • Bidirectional translation
  • Customizable settings
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Morse Master helps you learn Morse code by ear with a structured Koch-method path and practical CW drills. Instead of memorizing dots and dashes from a chart, you train the sound patterns used in real copying and sending. Training: - Progressive Koch lessons that introduce characters step by step - Daily Sprint sessions for focused 60-second practice - Listening and receive drills for Morse copy - Sending practice for rhythm, timing, and keying control - Weak-character review and confusing-pair drills - Adjustable WPM, Farnsworth spacing, pitch, noise, and fading - WPM Ladder, Free Range, and copy practice for extra reps Signal tools: - Text to Morse and Morse to text, including Russian, Greek, Japanese Wabun, and Chinese telegraph code - On-device audio decoding from recordings or microphone input - Flashlight Morse transmitter - Training history, progress, badges, and weak-character review Beyond the app: - Morse keyboard: type in Morse in any app, with one-key or two-key input - Apple Watch: check your progress and run listening drills on your wrist; results sync back to iPhone - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for today's Sprint, your streak, and due reviews - iCloud sync across your devices (PRO) Morse Master works offline, has no ads, and does not require an account. It is built for beginners, ham radio learners, and CW operators who want a clear daily path from first sounds to steadier copy and sending. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://morsecodetrainer.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Morse DeCode4 screens
Morse Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Code at 4.6 against Morse DeCode's 3.6. Morse Code also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (242 vs 45). Morse DeCode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Morse Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Morse DeCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Code holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code has 242 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Morse DeCode's written reviews are positive against 69% of Morse Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse DeCode ships an update every 2 months, Morse Code every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Morse DeCode versus Morse Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse DeCodeMorse Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (45 ratings)4.6 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuaping Ye亚娟 秦

Customer experience

Morse DeCode

All ratings45 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.0%

Morse Code

All ratings242 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Morse DeCode

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Morse Code

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Master PRO Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Morse Master PRO Annual$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock full version$0.99
  • Morse Master PRO Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Morse DeCode free?
Morse DeCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code free?
Morse Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse DeCode or Morse Code?
Morse Code is rated higher. Morse DeCode averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Morse Code averages 4.6 from 242 ratings.
Do Morse DeCode or Morse Code have ads?
Neither Morse DeCode nor Morse Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse DeCode or Morse Code?
Morse DeCode ships an update every 2 months, and Morse Code every 5 days. Most recently, Morse DeCode was updated on October 20, 2026 and Morse Code on October 18, 2026.

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