GGMorse vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GGMorse
Decode Morse code audio into text in real-time. This app automatically detects signal frequency and speed, displaying decoded text instantly. Simply allow microphone access and place your device near the audio source.
- Real-time audio decoding
- Automatic frequency detection
- Automatic speed detection
- Displays decoded text
- Supports 200-1900 Hz frequency
- Supports 5-55 WPM speed
- Lock Rx frequency and speed
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With this application you can easily decode Morse code audio back into text using your phone or tablet. The application automatically detects the frequency and speed of the input signal and displays the decoded text in real-time. Frequency range: 200 - 1900 Hz Speed range: 5 - 55 WPM Usage: - Allow microphone access to GGMorse - Place your device near the audio source of the Morse code transmission - Observe the decoded text in the panel at the bottom of the screen - Use the lock icon to lock the current Rx frequency and speed
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GGMorse at Free against iFTx's $1.99. GGMorse also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
GGMorse is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GGMorse against 4.2 for iFTx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of GGMorse's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.
GGMorse ships an update every 5 days, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GGMorse | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (70 ratings) — better | 4.2 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 71.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georgi Gerganov | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
GGMorse
iFTx
Bugs and requests
GGMorse
Reported bugs
8 issues- Audio one didn't work
- Microphone doesn't have access, no option to grant it
- Decoding doesn't work
- App doesn't work after version 1.3.6
- Keyboard covers up half the screen
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- Only hears 'e' and 'i' and other gibberish
- Decoding is bad, even on same device
- Cannot decode Morse code with strong signals
Requested features
8 requests- Add German language support
- Option to save output as WAV or M4A file
- Replace speed sliders with direct WPM input or radio buttons
- Ability to take videos from camera roll and input them
- Teletype decryption feature
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- Way to review scrolled-off decoded text
- Adjust screen print size
- Send screen print to a printer
iFTx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GGMorse
No in-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
