Comparison

Morse vs Morse Typer

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 Typer

Practice typing Morse code with a realistic virtual key. This app simulates the feel of a real Morse key, offers a reference guide, and allows you to type and share messages in Morse code.

Highlights
  • Realistic Morse key simulation
  • Morse code reference guide
  • Type and share Morse messages
  • 3D electric key modeling
Features
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A Super Simple and Realistic Morse Typer, you can practice typing morse code with this fantastic app. Currently Included Function: 1. Typing Like a Real Morse Key 2. Checking the Morse Code Reference 3. Type a Text Message within the app and Send(share) it to your friends. 4. Realistic 3D modeling Electric key

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
Morse Typer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Morse Typer at Free against Morse's $0.99. Morse Typer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Morse's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (90% vs 52%). 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 Typer is free to download; Morse costs $0.99 up front. Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Morse Typer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse has 1.1K ratings behind it against 108, 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 52% of Morse Typer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, Morse Typer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Morse versus Morse Typer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseMorse Typer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better3.5 (108 ratings)
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better108
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninSichuan DreamTrue Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Morse

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews446 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%

Morse Typer

All ratings107 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

Morse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Typer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Send button does not work
  • Delay between key press and sound
  • Dits don't always make a sound
  • App is incapable of sensing touch/release accurately
  • Mistakes letters (e.g., D for V)
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  • Cannot send messages
  • Does not fully register typing
  • Response is horrible/laggy
  • Gets caught up on animation
  • No trail or letters typed other than last
  • Buggy app, more of a toy
  • Noise of key press lags terribly
  • Incorrect Morse code rendering
  • No way to correct message or code

Requested features

12 requests
  • Make the 'send' button functional
  • Add configurable options
  • Allow speed adjustment (WPM)
  • Add a widget
  • Add a ':' symbol
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  • Add different backgrounds
  • Add a keyer
  • Allow chat with nearby users
  • Sync with iMessage or other apps
  • Add cut/copy function
  • Add tone adjustment
  • Add a 'doubt' option

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 Typer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Morse Typer free?
Morse Typer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse or Morse Typer?
Morse is rated higher. Morse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Morse Typer averages 3.5 from 108 ratings.
Do Morse or Morse Typer have ads?
Neither Morse nor Morse Typer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or Morse Typer?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Morse Typer every 4 months. Most recently, Morse was updated on October 23, 2026 and Morse Typer on October 23, 2026.

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