Comparison

Morse vs Morse Elmer

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 Elmer

Learn Morse Code effectively with this app. It utilizes proven methods like the Koch Method and Farnsworth spacing to accelerate your learning. Track your progress with detailed graphs and train anytime to become proficient.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse Code
  • Koch Method training
  • Farnsworth spacing
  • Progress tracking
  • Graphical results
  • On-the-go training
Features
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Morse Elmer is an app to help you learn Morse Code. Morse Elmer uses two well established methods to help you learn: The Koch Method and Farnsworth spacing. As you train Morse Elmer keeps track of your results, graphing them so you can monitor your progress. With Morse Elmer on your iOS device you'll have the tools to train whenever you want and the more frequently you train the quicker you'll become proficient. Learn more at: http://morseelmer.blogspot.com/

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
Morse Elmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morse Elmer at none against Morse's 3. Morse's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 187). On price, rating, 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 costs $0.99 and Morse Elmer $0.99 up front. Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Morse Elmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Morse against 4.8 for Morse Elmer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse has 1.1K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Morse's written reviews are positive against 81% of Morse Elmer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, Morse Elmer every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Morse versus Morse Elmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseMorse Elmer
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better81.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better187
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninMorgan Jones

Customer experience

Morse

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

Morse Elmer

All ratings187 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.9%

Bugs and requests

Morse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Elmer

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Incorrect Morse code for some letters
  • Missing option to add letters (iOS 15+)
  • Text not displaying in settings dialog (iPad Air)
  • Drops last character in sequence reporting
  • Volume extremely low on headphone/Bluetooth
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  • App compatibility issues with current iOS versions
  • Support link missing from app

Requested features

13 requests
  • Higher speed support (beyond current limits)
  • Keyboard input mode for automatic scoring
  • Sending/keying practice capability
  • Extended session duration (30+ minutes)
  • Morse code reference chart in-app
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  • Variable temperature numbers in QSO mode
  • More diverse QTH locations
  • Standard iOS file picker integration
  • File deletion and organization options
  • Error-based scoring option
  • Practice timer reset functionality
  • Head copy practice mode
  • Custom word list creation

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 Elmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Morse Elmer free?
Morse Elmer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse or Morse Elmer?
Morse Elmer is rated higher. Morse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Morse Elmer averages 4.8 from 187 ratings.
Do Morse or Morse Elmer have ads?
Neither Morse nor Morse Elmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or Morse Elmer?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and Morse Elmer every 2 months. Most recently, Morse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Elmer on September 23, 2026.

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