Comparison

Morse vs Morse Telegraph

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
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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 Telegraph

Tap a realistic telegraph key to record Morse code messages and send them via iMessage. This app requires knowledge of Morse code for encoding and decoding, offering silent mode and visual signals for discreet communication.

Highlights
  • Realistic telegraph key simulation
  • Record and send Morse code messages
  • Silent mode for discreet sending
  • Visual signals for silent receiving
  • Preview messages before sending
  • Easy message deletion
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Simply tap the telegraph key to begin recording your Morse code message, then tap the broadcast icon to send the recording to your friends. This app requires knowledge of Morse code (or a desire to learn it quickly) — translation or interpretation of the telegraph inputs is not currently provided.   Developed in collaboration with KFX Tech www.kfxtech.com (coding) and Max Schmidt (artwork and concept). ____________________________________ Current features: - Realistic telegraph images and sound FX - Silent mode for stealthy message sending  - Visual signals allow silent message receiving - Preview your message before sending - If you make a mistake, easily delete messages and start again Planned features: - Morse code "cheat sheet" panel to aid in manual encoding and decoding - Optional automatic encoding and decoding with variable tones & speeds

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
Morse Telegraph1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Morse Telegraph at Free against Morse's $0.99. Morse Telegraph also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Morse's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 12). On 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

Morse Telegraph is free to download; Morse costs $0.99 up front. Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Morse Telegraph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, 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 67% of Morse Telegraph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, Morse Telegraph every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Morse versus Morse Telegraph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseMorse Telegraph
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninEdward Schmidt

Customer experience

Morse

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%

Morse Telegraph

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
None

Morse Telegraph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Morse Telegraph free?
Morse Telegraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse or Morse Telegraph?
Morse is rated higher. Morse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Morse Telegraph averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Morse or Morse Telegraph have ads?
Neither Morse nor Morse Telegraph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or Morse Telegraph?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Morse Telegraph every 5 days. Most recently, Morse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Morse Telegraph on November 2, 2026.

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