Morse Lamp vs HackerTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Lamp
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The app allows you to simulate a ship's signal bridge light. You can send signals either manually or as a whole text automatically. Audio playback allows you to learn Morse code. For long training sessions, you can use random text generation.
HackerTube
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HackerTube is an app for watching the talks and activities of the Chaos Computer Club. It is not officially affiliated with the CCC. The Chaos Computer Club is Europe's largest hacker community and allows people with a wide range of interests from all over the world to meet up and discuss various topics. The club generally meets in small groups/get-togethers, but also hosts large conferences. Here they tinker, talk and exchange ideas. Technical barriers are overcome, new things created and old ones taken apart. Discussions range from technological to political and social topics, with a focus on communication and exchange of ideas and information. For over fifteen years, the Chaos Computer Club has created videos to document the many talks and activities, many of which are available via various platforms. The HackerTube app now allows users to comfortably access this video material via their Apple TV and provides an insight into the club's activities. Just relax on your couch, select the HackerTube app and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the Chaos Computer Club!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Lamp at every 3 weeks against HackerTube's every 6 months. Morse Lamp also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse Lamp ships an update every 3 weeks, HackerTube every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Lamp | HackerTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro โ better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Denis Fedorets | Mathijs Bernson |
In-app purchases
Morse Lamp
No in-app purchases
HackerTube
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Morse Lamp free?
Is HackerTube free?
Do Morse Lamp or HackerTube have ads?
Which is updated more often, Morse Lamp or HackerTube?
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