Comparison

Morse vs Morse Code Keys

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

Head to head
About

Morse

Translate, type, learn, and convert Morse code with this versatile app. It offers features like a flashing light encoder, audio file creation, and real-time microphone decoding. Customize your experience and explore advanced learning and social features.

Highlights
  • Morse code translation and interpretation
  • Full-screen flashing light encoder
  • Morse code audio file generation
  • Real-time microphone decoding
  • Morse alphabet and mnemonics
  • Customizable display and settings
Features
Currently charting
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Morse-it is an easy-to-use application that lets you translate, interpret, type, learn, convert Morse code, and more. You can run it on your iPhone or iPad and it is compatible with VoiceOver. Note: By getting this app, you'll have access to several useful and fun features related to Morse code (these are the features explained in this description and visible in the screenshots). In addition, you can unlock advanced features in the app if you need them: learning and social features. More information at the end of this description. Type any text and it will be automatically encoded into a full-screen flashing effect of the corresponding Morse code. The flashlight of your device is also used. Your "SOS" messages will be seen quite far away! Some sound will also be played accordingly. In detailed mode, the encoded text will scroll during the decoding process. Tap some Morse code on the screen and the program will translate it into some text. Several input types are supported: Novice, Straight Key, Memory Paddle, Iambic Paddle (A and B), Microphone. Left and right handed modes are supported. Test and improve your skills: are you good enough to be understood? Create Morse code audio files from a given text (or variables). Use these files as you like: listen to them to train your decoding skills or use them as ringtones for your mobile phone. Create beautiful abstract wallpapers for your device (or posters to be printed) by customizing the display of the dashes and dots of the sentence you like. Exclusive feature that allows you to decode in real time the Morse code recorded by the microphone into text (note: the sound must be quite clear/loud and without much noise). Some automatic calibration is performed, allowing adaptation to speed, tone and volume changes. The full Morse alphabet (including prosigns) can also be viewed and the associated Morse code can be played. Tapped and decoded text can be edited and exported to clipboard, in-app email and SMS. A special screen allows textual conversion of Morse code and text. Exchange encrypted messages with your friends. Wikipedia and Visual Mnemonic screens to get information and mnemonics about Morse code. You can also add your own websites for in-app consultation. The whole application is highly configurable (frequency, WPM, tone type, color, Morse code, variables ...) A customizable today view widget can be added to your home screen to display the current date in Morse code. Some custom actions are available in the shortcut app, and some features of the app can be triggered using Siri. You can also become part of the Morse-it Social Club (thanks to a renewable subscription) and unlock the following Social features: Messages, Forums, QSO Bot, Poem of the Day, Quotes of the Day, Games of the Day ... and more. The following Learning features will also be unlocked (but can also be unlocked with a single one-time in-app purchase if you prefer): Koch trainer, Sending trainer, Cards trainer, CWops Academy learning method, Quiz, Macros, Dictionaries: abbreviations, QSOs, mnemonics, timing (Farnsworth) and Morse alphabet/Prosigns personalization, appearance customization ... and more. Some Morse-it features are powered by Icom, a world leader in the amateur radio market. !!! As seen on TV !!! (UK) in Most Haunted Live: Apparently you can use it to communicate with ghosts (no guarantee though :D) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Morse Code Keys

Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.

Highlights
  • Morse code alphabet practice
  • Letter drilling exercises
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Free to use
Features
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Learning morse code can be tough without the right tools. That's why we created Morse Code Keys - Trainer. With this free app, you're going to be able to take the time to practice and drill in each letter of the alphabet. Once you're confident in your skills, download our other app: Morse Code Keys, which will allow you to utilize your new skill with a morse code keyboard that can be used across any app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
Morse Code Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Morse Code Keys at Free against Morse's $0.99. Morse Code Keys also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Morse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 56%). On 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

Morse Code Keys is free to download; Morse costs $0.99 up front. Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse has 1.1K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Morse's written reviews are positive against 56% of Morse Code Keys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, Morse Code Keys every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Morse versus Morse Code Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseMorse Code Keys
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better4.4 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better175
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninCaesar Salad Software LLC

Customer experience

Morse

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%

Morse Code Keys

All ratings175 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.6%

Bugs and requests

Morse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Code Keys

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Audio stopped working after iOS update
  • Audio never worked over wireless headphones
  • Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
  • Sound doesn't work
  • Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing
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  • Buttons don't register until finger is lifted
  • Sound doesn't show up on older devices
  • App opens with 'A' and doesn't progress
  • Doesn't go past letter A
  • Dit and Dah keys are backwards from standard

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to select individual letters for practice
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Add numbers and punctuation
  • Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
  • Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)
Show 2 more
  • Add a home screen
  • More settings options

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse

Subscriptions2
  • Morse-it Social Club1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Morse-it Social Club$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learning features$8.99
3 purchases

Morse Code Keys

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Keys free?
Morse Code Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse or Morse Code Keys?
Morse is rated higher. Morse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Morse Code Keys averages 4.4 from 175 ratings.
Do Morse or Morse Code Keys have ads?
Morse Code Keys shows ads; Morse does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse or Morse Code Keys?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Morse Code Keys every 11 months. Most recently, Morse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Code Keys on September 23, 2026.

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