Comparison

Morse Code Translator vs QRV

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

Head to head
About

Morse Code Translator

Learn and send Morse code with your phone. Features include text conversion, instant light signals, and manual light toggling. An SOS signal tool is included for emergencies, though external equipment is recommended for safety.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse code conversion
  • Instant light signal conversion
  • Manual front/rear light toggling
  • SOS signal tool
  • Modernized UI
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Translate text to Morse code and back, then flash it with your iPhone's torch or screen. Type any message and send it as light, decode Morse into plain text, or fire the universal SOS distress signal with a single tap. WHY MORSE CODE TRANSLATOR: SOS? • Instant SOS — one tap flashes the internationally recognised distress signal, and with Loop on it repeats until you stop it • Text to light — type a message and the app converts it to Morse code and beams it with your LED torch or screen • Morse to text — paste or type dots and dashes (use / between words) and read the message instantly • Standard ITU timing — exact 1:3:7 spacing between parts, letters and words, so trained ears and eyes read it cleanly • Manual mode — tap out dots and dashes yourself using the front or rear light • Learn as you signal — watch each letter translate to Morse in real time, the easiest way to pick up the alphabet • Save your messages — keep frequently used signals ready to flash in seconds PERFECT FOR • Hikers, campers, sailors and four-wheel drivers who want a backup signalling tool in their pocket • Anyone learning Morse code — practise by sending real signals, not flashcards • Getting noticed at night — a bright, repeating light pattern stands out far better than a steady beam SAFETY NOTE The light from your phone's LED or screen may not be bright enough to alert emergency services or be seen at long distances. Always carry certified signalling equipment and follow proper safety procedures — this app is a backup, not a replacement. Download Morse Code Translator: SOS today and put a signalling toolkit in your pocket.

About

QRV

This app consolidates essential ham radio tools for efficient operation and DX success. It provides real-time band conditions, call sign lookups, DXpedition tracking, and built-in calculators. Premium features offer live spots and customized notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time band conditions
  • Call sign lookup (QRZ/HamQTH)
  • DXpedition calendar and alerts
  • POTA spot viewing
  • Band plans
  • Built-in calculators
  • Glanceable Apple Watch data
Features
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QRV (I am ready) is your essential ham radio multitool built for DX success and maximum operating efficiency. Stop juggling apps! QRV aggregates critical tools and reliable, fast-updated data into one single, clean platform. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. --- QRV is designed to get you the information you need quickly, whether you are in the field or at the shack: - Real-time Band Conditions: Access live propagation data from HamQSL to find the optimal frequency. - Universal Search: Look up a callsign, jump to a DXCC entity by name or prefix, or check your band plan for a frequency — all from one place. - Cross-Device Sync: Favorites, frequency memories, settings and alerts follow you — through iCloud, or with a free sign-in wherever you use QRV. - My Frequencies: Save important frequencies (weekly nets, calling channels, and more) with name, mode, and notes. - Comprehensive Call Sign Lookup: Search easily via QRZ and/or HamQTH. - QRZ QSO Confirmation: See at a glance which bands you've worked a station on, across every QRZ logbook you own. - DXpedition Calendar: Track active and upcoming DXpeditions worldwide — see local spots and worldwide on-air activity side by side. - POTA Spots: Browse live Parks on the Air activations with band, mode, and search filters. - Band Plans: Detailed frequency allocations for 22 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania — available in English and a native language - Glanceable data on the Apple Watch. See spots, the top bands, POTA stats, and solar conditions on your wrist. - Built-in Calculators: Antenna lengths (dipole, Slim Jim, J-Pole), coax & feedline loss, battery runtime, and power calculations. - Beginner-Friendly Reference: Q-codes, CW (Morse code) with audio, Prosigns, RST, APRS commands, Maidenhead grids, and more. - Full VoiceOver support and colorblind-friendly design. Note: Full QRZ data requires an XML and/or API subscription. Note: The Apple Watch app requires watchOS 11 (Apple Watch Series 6 or later, SE 2nd generation, or Ultra). Earlier watches aren't supported. --- PREMIUM FEATURES - Live Spots: Get reliable, high-speed spot delivery from PSK Reporter. - Rover Mode: Temporarily view live spots and band activity for any grid square without moving — widgets, Apple Watch, and alerts all follow the grid you choose, then revert automatically. - Lightning Proximity Alerts: Get warned when lightning is detected near your station so you can disconnect in time — fixed location or GPS-following, with an adjustable radius. - Customized Notifications: Set alerts for bands, DXCCs, DXpeditions, and individual callsigns with configurable thresholds. - Home Screen Widgets: Check band conditions at a glance without opening the app. - DXpedition Alerts: Get notified when your tracked DXpeditions are spotted. - Callsign Alerts: Get notified when a specific callsign is spotted from your location. - Logbook-Aware Alerts: DXCC and Callsign alerts auto-manage based on your QSO/QSL history from Wavelog or QRZ Logbook. Why Premium? These features require robust infrastructure: - I run dedicated servers to aggregate PSK Reporter data, process notifications, serve band conditions, and provide DXpedition info. - This delivers faster, more reliable data than direct API polling while being a good steward to upstream services like N1DQ's PSK Reporter. - Premium subscriptions help cover ongoing server and infrastructure costs. Your subscription is shared between all versions of the app. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morse Code Translator4 screens
QRV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QRV at none against Morse Code Translator's shown. QRV also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Translator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and QRV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRV holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 80 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Morse Code Translator's written reviews are positive against 82% of QRV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, QRV every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Morse Code Translator versus QRV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code TranslatorQRV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings)4.9 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhizbangJoseph Iannazzone

Customer experience

Morse Code Translator

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

QRV

All ratings80 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Morse Code Translator

One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
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  • Big Tip$37.99
  • Astronomical Tip$64.99
3 purchases

QRV

Subscriptions2
  • QRV Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • QRV Premium - Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QRV Premium - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Morse Code Translator free?
Morse Code Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRV free?
QRV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Translator or QRV?
QRV is rated higher. Morse Code Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while QRV averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.
Do Morse Code Translator or QRV have ads?
Morse Code Translator shows ads; QRV does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Translator or QRV?
Morse Code Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRV every 6 days. Most recently, Morse Code Translator was updated on October 24, 2026 and QRV on October 24, 2026.

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