# Morse Mania vs Weather Balloon Hunter

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Mania at 4.9 against Weather Balloon Hunter's 1.0. Morse Mania also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Weather Balloon Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Mania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Weather Balloon Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Mania has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse Mania | Weather Balloon Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-balloon-hunter/id6753891462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiang Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511041685) | [Andreas Spiess](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845527842) |

## What reviewers say

### Morse Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-mania-learn-morse-code/id1511042196)

Master Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers structured lessons for both sending and receiving, covering letters, numbers, symbols, and advanced codes. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds, output modes, and practice tools.

**Highlights:** 135 levels for receiving Morse code, 135 levels for sending Morse code, Multiple output modes (audio, light, vibration), Customizable practice levels, Challenge levels to test knowledge, Adjustable speed and sound frequency, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Beginner’s Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 🚀 Effective teaching method
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (unresponsive, small buttons)
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device progress sync

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/audio issues in challenge mode
- Farnsworth settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Vibration feedback option
- Visualize dots and dashes
- Ability to use external keyboard
- More practice modes (e.g., custom sentences)


### Weather Balloon Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-balloon-hunter/id6753891462)

This app provides professional tools for tracking and recovering weather balloons, connecting to devices and networks for real-time telemetry and predictions. It features a map-centric interface with smart route recalculation and navigation integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time telemetry via Bluetooth, Global amateur radio network integration, Professional trajectory prediction, Map-centric interface with live overlays, Smart route recalculation, Apple Maps navigation integration, Offline track viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morse Mania free?

Morse Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weather Balloon Hunter free?

Weather Balloon Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Morse Mania or Weather Balloon Hunter?

Morse Mania is rated higher. Morse Mania averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Weather Balloon Hunter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Morse Mania or Weather Balloon Hunter have ads?

Neither Morse Mania nor Weather Balloon Hunter shows ads.

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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.*