# GGMorse vs Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Echo at 4.9 against GGMorse's 4.2. Echo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). GGMorse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GGMorse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GGMorse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Echo's.

GGMorse ships an update every 5 days, Echo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GGMorse | Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georgi Gerganov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543607867) | [Mark Garrison Jr.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877165041) |

## What reviewers say

### GGMorse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for decoding Morse code
- 👍 Good for learning Morse code
- 👍 Accurate decoding with strong signals
- 👍 Tx works fantastically
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Decoding is inconsistent
- 🐛 Poor microphone access handling
- 🐛 Keyboard covers screen
- 🐛 Audio decoding issues
- 🐛 Produces nonsense text

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-global-sdr-receiver/id6759174390)

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

**Highlights:** Global interactive map and search, Support for multiple SDR architectures, Scanner mode and OpenMHz archives, Pro-level tuning and analytics, Offline frequency library and logging, Uninterrupted background audio, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Echo Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GGMorse free?

GGMorse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Echo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GGMorse or Echo?

Echo is rated higher. GGMorse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Echo averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do GGMorse or Echo have ads?

Neither GGMorse nor Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GGMorse or Echo?

GGMorse ships an update every 5 days, and Echo every 9 days. Most recently, GGMorse was updated on November 3, 2026 and Echo on November 5, 2026.

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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.*