Comparison

Morse vs HAM OFFICE

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

HAM OFFICE

Manage your amateur radio logbook easily on the go. Record QSO data, view detailed maps, and access a comprehensive lexicon of amateur radio terms. Offers advanced features for registered users.

Highlights
  • QSO data entry and management
  • Offline atlas with detailed maps
  • Amateur radio lexicon
  • Logbook analysis and evaluation
  • Photo sharing with QSL information
  • Dual monitor functionality for registered users
Features
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HAM OFFICE .mein Logbuch einfach und bequem von unterwegs HAM OFFICE .mein Logbuch bietet alle wichtigen Funktionen, die für eine gründliche und ansprechende Eingabe von QSO-Daten sowie deren Anzeige und Auswertung notwendig sind. Verwalten Sie QSO's wann und wo Sie wollen. Mit unserer App haben Sie Ihr Logbuch im Griff – und in der Hosentasche. Egal ob unterwegs oder zu Hause, mit den mobilen Services sind Sie immer aktuell und flexibel. Funktionsumfang: 1. QSO Funktion * Vollständige QSO Eingabe mit Express-QSO-Fenster * Komfortable Verwaltung und Bearbeitung des internen Logbuchs (*) Verwaltung und Bearbeitung von HAM OFFICE-Logbüchern * Log Check - Suche im Log nach unterschiedlichen Kriterien * Auswertung der QSO-Daten nach Bändern, Modi, Zeitverläufen und vielen anderen Werten in Tabellen und Diagrammen (*) Blitzschneller Versand von Fotos mit aktuellen QSL-Informationen via Teilen oder Email. QSL-Fotos können mit der Kamera erstellt oder aus der Galerie ausgewählt werden. 2. ATLAS Funktion * Offline-Atlas (keine Verbindung zum Internet notwendig) * Detaillierte Kartenansicht (sowohl Deuschland, als auch Welt) * Suche von Rufzeichen, Präfix oder Locator * Anzeige von DXCC, IOTA, Lighthouse, Orte * Auswertung der QSO-Daten nach Bändern, Modi auf der Deutschland- und Weltkarte * Verzweigung zu Internetkarten 3. LEXIKON * Umfangreiche Begriffserklärungen für den Amateurfunk in den Bereichen Betriebsdienst, Technik & Begriffe, Verein & DXCC. Das beliebte Lexikon HAM abc jetzt in der APP! 4. PLUS (*) Zweitmonitor: Simultane Ausführung von HAM OFFICE-Funktionen auf Desktop und Mobilgerät (Kartenanzeige, DX-Cluster und Web) * Persönliche Einstellungen (*) Datenaustausch zwischen App und HAM OFFICE auf dem Desktop-PC bzw. Laptop * Mediathek mit interessantem Material rund um HAM Office & Co (Programminformationen, Videos mit Tipps und Tricks, Hilfedateien) Info: Alle mit (*) gekennzeichneten Funktionen sind nur für registrierte HAM OFFICE Kunden im vollen Umfang nutzbar. Die Nutzungsdauer der mit (*) gekennzeichneten Funktionen ergibt sich aus dem Lizenzvertrag des Kunden. Nutzungsbedingungen: Die Applikation ist grundsätzlich kostenlos und im eingeschränkten Umfang nutzbar. Um die Applikation mit allen Funktionen im vollen und uneingeschränkten Umfang nutzen zu können, bedarf es der Eingabe Ihres HAM OFFICE-Registrierschlüssels, wenn Sie registrierter HAM OFFICE .mein Logbuch Nutzer (ab Version 6.0) sind. - Registrierte Nutzer mit einer Premium-Lizenz der MasterEdition können die Applikation ab Freischaltung zeitlich uneingeschränkt im vollem Umfang nutzen. - Registrierte Nutzer einer Kaufversion der MasterEdition können die Applikation ab Freischaltung für einen Zeitraum von 12 Monaten uneingeschränkt im vollem Umfang nutzen. - Registrierte Nutzer einer Premium-Lizenz oder Kaufversion der HAM OFFICE Standardversion können die Applikation ab Freischaltung für einen Zeitraum von 6 Monaten uneingeschränkt im vollem Umfang nutzen.

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
HAM OFFICE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Morse at 90% against HAM OFFICE's 9%. Morse also leads on chart position (#104 vs unranked). HAM OFFICE's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, HAM OFFICE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Morse versus HAM OFFICE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseHAM OFFICE
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninARcomm GmbH new media services

Customer experience

Morse

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

HAM OFFICE

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

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

HAM OFFICE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HAM OFFICE free?
HAM OFFICE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse or HAM OFFICE have ads?
Neither Morse nor HAM OFFICE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or HAM OFFICE?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and HAM OFFICE monthly. Most recently, Morse was updated on September 23, 2026 and HAM OFFICE on July 7, 2026.

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