Comparison

Gondol vs MorCon

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

Head to head
About

Gondol

This app translates text into various code formats including Morse, Braille, ASCII, and Hexadecimal. It also provides access to a periodic table for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Morse code translation
  • Braille translation
  • ASCII translation
  • Hexadecimal conversion
  • Periodic table lookup
Features
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Translate your words into Morse! Translate your words into Braille! Translate your words into Ascii! Translate your number into binary, Hex! Search About Periodic Table!

About

MorCon

Features
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MorCon is a Morse code learning, conversion, and input app that lets you convert between Japanese or English text and Morse code in both directions. You can easily convert text to Morse code, and Morse code back to text. Morse code can be played not only through speaker audio, but also through screen flashing and flashlight flashing. The app also supports key input, so you can enter signals with a straight key or paddle and convert them into Japanese or English text. A built-in Morse code list helps you check and learn symbols as you practice. The app also includes multiple training modes with selectable ranges, including multiple-choice practice, timed practice, key input practice, and the new Morse Tree Mode. In Morse Tree Mode, you can learn Morse code by growing a visual Morse tree step by step. Each node is unlocked as you practice, helping you understand the structure of Morse code while learning characters naturally. Japanese and English trees are supported, with both key input and listening practice. After mastering a tree, you can unlock Tree Time Attack mode for that specific language and input method. Three built-in sound styles are included by default: sine wave, radio-style tone, and retro game-style tone. Pitch can also be adjusted so you can practice with the sound that works best for you. You can customize the characters used for dots, dashes, and spaces, and adjust playback speed from 5 to 50 WPM. The app also supports exporting Morse playback as audio and video files. In the free version, file export is available with a daily limit. With Premium, file export becomes unlimited. Main Features Convert Japanese / English text to Morse code Convert Morse code to Japanese / English text Output Morse code as sound, screen flash, or flashlight flash Export Morse playback as audio and video files Input signals with a straight key or paddle Browse a built-in Morse code list Practice with multiple training modes and selectable ranges Learn with the new Morse Tree Mode Unlock Tree Time Attack by mastering each tree Switch between three built-in sound styles Adjust pitch Customize dot, dash, and space characters Adjust speed from 5 to 50 WPM Premium Features With either the lifetime plan or monthly plan, you can unlock the same Premium features: Ad-free experience Editing for the Morse code list Playback using recorded custom sounds Custom screen flash colors Unlimited training sessions Unlimited audio and video file export Display Morse code in exported videos The free version includes the core features, and additional training attempts can also be unlocked by watching ads. Recommended for anyone who wants to study, review, practice, and input Morse code in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gondol4 screens
MorCon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gondol at none against MorCon's 2. Gondol also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, ads 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. MorCon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gondol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gondol ships an update every 2 weeks, MorCon every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gondol versus MorCon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGondolMorCon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYongjun Leehirotoshi kasane

In-app purchases

None

Gondol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MorCon

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-free & additional features$4.99

Questions

Is Gondol free?
Gondol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorCon free?
MorCon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gondol or MorCon have ads?
Both Gondol and MorCon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gondol or MorCon?
Gondol ships an update every 2 weeks, and MorCon every 9 months. Most recently, Gondol was updated on September 18, 2026 and MorCon on September 9, 2026.

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