Comparison

RepeaterPhone vs Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

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

Head to head
About

RepeaterPhone

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk interface
  • EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection
  • Node directory search
  • Favorite nodes
  • Bluetooth headset support
  • Watch extension control
Features
Currently charting
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Note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. RepeaterPhone provides the ability to connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink nodes, including repeaters and conferences. Push to talk today! You will need an account with either the EchoLink or AllStarLink networks. Please see https://www.echolink.org or https://www.allstarlink.org, respectively, for more details - Push-to-talk interface - Browse or search the directory for available nodes - Mark favorites with a star for quick access - Supports various audio devices, including Bluetooth headsets - Fully integrated into your phone's recent call system - Includes a watch extension for dialing favorites and controlling push-to-talk - Sharing your device with a licensed family member? Switch accounts easily

About

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Decode Morse code from various sources like flashing lights, audio, or even eye blinks. Convert text to Morse and practice your skills with interactive lessons. This versatile tool is perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Decode Morse from light, audio, and eye blinks
  • Convert text to Morse code and vice versa
  • Transmit Morse via flashlight, sound, or vibration
  • Interactive lessons and practice modes
  • Real-time adaptive timing
  • Morse code dictionary reference
Features
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Universal Morse Decoder and Encoder Features: LIGHT DECODER Point your camera at any flashing light source - flashlights, LEDs, or signal lamps. Our advanced brightness detection automatically adapts to different flash speeds and intensities, decoding even challenging signals in real-time. AUDIO DECODER Listen and decode Morse code from radio transmissions, practice apps, or any audio source. Perfect for amateur radio operators and CW enthusiasts. TEXT DECODER AND ENCODER Type any message and instantly convert it to Morse code or type morse and convert it to english. Transmit morse with visual flashlight signals, sound effects, or vibration patterns. BLINK DECODER Decode Morse code transmitted by eye blinks in real time LEARN & PRACTICE Master Morse code with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and adaptive difficulty levels. From beginner dot-dash patterns to advanced radio communications. SMART FEATURES Real-time adaptive timing that learns your transmission speed Save and organize decoded messages Complete Morse code dictionary reference Works with flashlights, screen flashing, and audio signals Perfect for: Amateur radio operators, emergency preparedness, military training, scout activities, escape room puzzles, or just having fun with friends using secret light signals. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RepeaterPhone4 screens
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepeaterPhone at 71% against Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's 0%. RepeaterPhone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Morse Code Decoder and Encoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. RepeaterPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RepeaterPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 86 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of RepeaterPhone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RepeaterPhone versus Morse Code Decoder and Encoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeaterPhoneMorse Code Decoder and Encoder
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (86 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better14
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeston BustraanTeo Udovcic

Customer experience

RepeaterPhone

All ratings86 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative19.0%

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

RepeaterPhone

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Authentication failed on setup
  • App crashes with latest iOS
  • iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
  • Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
  • Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls
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  • Failed to load list of stations
  • Randomly disconnects
  • Hubs error out with 'Rejected: No authority found'
  • Crashes under iOS 17.6
  • App doesn’t work on Echolink
  • Connection closes when screen locks
  • Receive volume very low after iOS 16
  • Audio seems less than fully baked, low volume
  • Trying to change speakers mutes app
  • Private nodes stay keyed after unkeying
  • App reads 'Account not found'
  • Callsign beginning with a number times out at 45secs
  • Supermon stops reporting during local private node connection

Requested features

14 requests
  • DTMF presets on dial page
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • CQ function inclusion
  • Organize nodes by location/group chat
  • See total people connected before connecting
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  • Search for nodes by location
  • More sorting for repeater list
  • Last heard map/list
  • Listen-only mode
  • Dialer for Allstar codes (*72 etc.)
  • Android app with PTT
  • Macros to hound and disconnect nodes
  • Map of AllStar node location
  • Adjustable mic level slider

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RepeaterPhone

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Morse Code Decoder and Encoder

Subscriptions2
  • Morse Premium$5.991 Year
  • Morse Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is RepeaterPhone free?
RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Decoder and Encoder free?
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepeaterPhone or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder?
RepeaterPhone is rated higher. RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Morse Code Decoder and Encoder averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do RepeaterPhone or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder have ads?
Neither RepeaterPhone nor Morse Code Decoder and Encoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepeaterPhone or Morse Code Decoder and Encoder?
RepeaterPhone ships an update weekly, and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder weekly. Most recently, RepeaterPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Morse Code Decoder and Encoder on September 9, 2026.

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