Comparison

Morse Code vs ST

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

Head to head
About

Morse Code

Learn Morse code through interactive chat conversations. Practice using light, sound, or touch for faster memorization. Create and share MP4 video messages with Morse code translations.

Highlights
  • Chat-based learning
  • Learn via light, sound, or touch
  • Live translation
  • Create MP4 video messages
  • Morse code cheat sheet
  • Adjustable playback speeds
Features
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Morse Code Made Simple Ever wanted to learn the secret language of dots and dashes? Our chat-based approach takes the complexity out of Morse code, turning study time into a fun, interactive experience. WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? Chat & Learn: No more boring drills. Practice by "chatting" and see the translation happen live. Learn Your Way: Use light, sound, or touch. By engaging sight, hearing, and feel, you'll memorize codes faster than ever. Create & Share: Export any Morse translation as an MP4 video or an audio file, and share your secret message instantly. Everything You Need: From a complete cheat sheet to adjustable playback speeds, we provide all the tools to take you from beginner to pro. Your learning preferences are saved so you can pick up right where you left off.

About

ST

This app converts photos and images into a format compatible with D-STAR transceivers for the Share Picture function. Users can crop images, add text like call signs, and transfer them wirelessly or via Bluetooth to supported transceivers.

Highlights
  • Image conversion for D-STAR Share Picture
  • Image cropping
  • Add text (call signs)
  • Wireless transfer to transceiver
  • Bluetooth transfer to transceiver
  • Save cropped image as file
Features
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The ST-4001I is an application to crop an image used for the Share Picture function of a D-STAR transceiver, and transfers it to the transceiver. ・Photos taken, or photos/images saved on the iPhone and iPad can be converted into the format used for the Share Picture function of the D-STAR transceiver. ・You can crop the image and enter text such as a call sign. ・The cropped image can be transferred through a network to the D-STAR transceiver. ・The cropped image can be transferred through a network or using Bluetooth to the D-STAR transceiver. ・You can also save the cropped image as a file. Refer to the INSTRUCTIONS for details. Device requirements: iOS12 or later Supported transceiver (As of July 2024) Transceivers that can transfer via Bluetooth Icom ID-52A/E Icom ID-52A/E PLUS Transceivers that can transfer via network Icom IC-705 Icom IC-905 Icom IC-9700* *Firmware version 1.20 or higher NOTE • Icom does not guarantee that the ST-4001I works on all iPhone and iPad. It may not work properly, depending on the OS version, installed applications, or other reasons. • The transceiver and iPhone and iPad must be connected to the same network to transfer an image to a transceiver through a network. • Bluetooth LE is used to connect to a transceiver using Bluetooth. Transferring an image may take some time due to a slow data transfer rate.

Screenshots

Morse Code2 screens
ST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ST at 5.0 against Morse Code's 1.0. ST also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Morse Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Morse Code's written reviews are positive against 50% of ST's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code ships an update every 6 weeks, ST every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Morse Code versus ST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse CodeST
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkohei yamaneICOM INCORPORATED

Customer experience

Morse Code

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

ST

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Code

One-time1
  • Remove Ads / Unlock Function$2.99
None

ST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code free?
Morse Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ST free?
ST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code or ST?
ST is rated higher. Morse Code averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ST averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Morse Code or ST have ads?
Morse Code shows ads; ST does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code or ST?
Morse Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and ST every 27 months. Most recently, Morse Code was updated on October 4, 2026 and ST on October 9, 2026.

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