Comparison

Morse Decoded vs Morse Code Translator & games

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

Head to head
About

Morse Decoded

Learn and practice Morse code with interactive stories and dedicated training modes for tapping, listening, and reading. Features adjustable difficulty, a text-to-Morse translator, and progress tracking with badges.

Highlights
  • Stories Mode for realistic transmissions
  • Tapping, Listening, and Reading practice modes
  • Adjustable WPM and Farnsworth timing
  • Text-to-Morse translator
  • Quick reference dictionary
  • Progress tracking with badges and stats
Features
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Explore the communication style of the 19th and 20th centuries with a modern tool built for learning. • Stories Mode: Read and tap through practical stories. Get a sense of what it was like to send and receive realistic transmissions. • Practice Suite: Dedicated modes for Tapping (sending), Listening (receiving), and Reading (visual). • Adjustable Difficulty: Full control over WPM and Farnsworth timing so you can learn at your own pace. • Utilities: Includes a text-to-Morse translator and a quick reference dictionary. • Progress Tracking: Earn badges and see your stats improve over time.

About

Morse Code Translator & games

Learn, translate, and practice Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers step-by-step lessons, interactive trainers, and a handy keyboard for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse code step-by-step
  • Interactive Morse code trainer
  • Translate text to/from Morse code
  • Morse code alphabet and chart
  • Knowledge-testing Morse code quiz
  • Customizable practice exercises
  • Morse code keyboard
Features
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Learn Morse code the easy way, then use it: a guided course, a translator, an SOS signal, a straight key and a complete reference, all in one app. LEARN MORSE CODE STEP BY STEP • A guided course: letters first, then digits, punctuation, prosigns and real words • Short lessons with varied exercises: listen and choose, read the code, build it with dots and dashes, match pairs, copy by ear • Score 90% to unlock the next lesson, earn stars and replay any lesson you like • Real Morse timing (PARIS standard) with Farnsworth spacing: you learn the rhythm, not a chart • Koch or alphabetical order, Latin and Cyrillic alphabets PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY • Smart review of the characters you miss most • Speed challenge with your personal record in words per minute (WPM) • Daily streak and an optional practice reminder USE MORSE CODE FOR REAL • Translator: text to Morse code and Morse code to text, instantly • Play any message with sound, flashlight, screen flash or vibration • SOS signal in one tap, with light, screen and sound • Straight key: tap your own Morse code and see it decoded live • Light decoder: point the camera at a blinking light and read the Morse code live • Sound decoder: the microphone listens to beeps and decodes them live • The camera and microphone are analyzed on your phone only: nothing is recorded or sent • Tone generator with audio export to share a message • Reference: full Morse alphabet chart, common phrases, Q codes and ham radio abbreviations MADE FOR LEARNERS For students, curious minds, scouts, escape game fans and future ham radio operators learning CW. Speed, tone, volume and spacing can all be adjusted. FREE AND PREMIUM The whole alphabet course, the translator with sound, the SOS signal, the straight key and the reference are free. Premium unlocks digits, punctuation and words, every practice mode, light and vibration output, audio export and advanced settings. Yearly subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The light and sound decoders can be tried 3 times each for free; Premium unlocks them without limit. No account needed: your progress stays on your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appkickstarter.com/apps/morse-code/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Morse Decoded4 screens
Morse Code Translator & games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Morse Decoded at 100% against Morse Code Translator & games's 36%. Morse Decoded also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Morse Code Translator & games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Decoded sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Code Translator & games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Decoded holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Translator & games has 114 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Morse Decoded's written reviews are positive against 36% of Morse Code Translator & games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Decoded ships an update every 27 months, Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Morse Decoded versus Morse Code Translator & games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse DecodedMorse Code Translator & games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry AbrahamsenLouis Duboscq

Customer experience

Morse Decoded

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Morse Code Translator & games

All ratings114 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Decoded

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
9 purchases

Morse Code Translator & games

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly access$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual access$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime acess$14.99
  • Lifetime access$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Morse Decoded free?
Morse Decoded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Translator & games free?
Morse Code Translator & games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse Decoded or Morse Code Translator & games?
Morse Decoded is rated higher. Morse Decoded averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Morse Code Translator & games averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Morse Decoded or Morse Code Translator & games have ads?
Morse Decoded shows ads; Morse Code Translator & games does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Decoded or Morse Code Translator & games?
Morse Decoded ships an update every 27 months, and Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. Most recently, Morse Decoded was updated on November 3, 2026 and Morse Code Translator & games on November 3, 2026.

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