FCD vs Morse Alchemist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FCD
This application calibrates engine gauges for turboprop aircraft using an iPad. It connects via Bluetooth to a specialized adapter plugged into the back of the gauges, allowing full control of calibration parameters and download of flight log data.
- iPad-based calibration
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Control calibration parameters
- Download flight log data
- Supports TR1 engine gauges
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iPad based calibration app for the Electronics International Inc line of Turboprop 2 inch round engine gauges. The FCD-TR1 adapter is a BLE (BlueTooth) device that can be plugged directly into the back of any of the TR1 instruments and then controlled by this app via a BLE (BlueTooth) connection. All calibration parameters of the TR1 are accessible via this app. In addition, recorded flight log data can be downloaded to the iPad.
Morse Alchemist
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Morse Alchemist is a powerful app designed to translate Morse Code into text and vice versa. Whether you're learning Morse Code or need a reliable tool for quick translations, Morse Alchemist has you covered. Core Features: (1) Translate Morse Code to Text and Text to Morse Code (2) Play Morse Code sounds for better learning and recognition (3) Explore Morse Code representations for English letters, numbers, and symbols (4) Access a comprehensive list of Q-Codes, abbreviations, and pro-signs Morse Alchemist is the perfect companion for Morse Code enthusiasts, amateur radio operators, and anyone curious about this fascinating communication system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Alchemist at every 6 days against FCD's every 7 months. FCD's advantage is iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FCD ships an update every 7 months, Morse Alchemist every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FCD | Morse Alchemist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ross Morrison | Zaw Win Myat |
In-app purchases
FCD
No in-app purchases
Morse Alchemist
No in-app purchases
