Comparison

Morse vs MorseModem

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

MorseModem

Features
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Share secrets as voice memos. In Morse code. MorseModem lets you send hidden messages through any messaging app. Type your text, encode it as Morse code audio, and share it as a regular voice memo. Only someone with MorseModem can decode it. To everyone else, it sounds like beeps. Works with WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, Messenger, and any app that supports voice memos. ENCODE Type a message and convert it to Morse code audio. Feel each dot and dash through haptic feedback as your secret takes shape. Share the result as a voice memo -- it blends right in. DECODE Received a Morse voice memo? MorseModem auto-detects the tones, calibrates the timing, and reveals the hidden message. LEARN New to Morse code? Browse the built-in guide covering letters, numbers, and punctuation. Tap any character to hear how it sounds. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100% offline -- no servers, no internet required - No data collected - No tracking - No ads - Open source Your messages never leave your device. Nothing is stored, sent, or analyzed by us. Ever. Available in English and French.

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
MorseModem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MorseModem at Free against Morse's $0.99. MorseModem also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Morse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, MorseModem every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Morse versus MorseModem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseMorseModem
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninNicolas Lhomme

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

MorseModem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MorseModem free?
MorseModem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse or MorseModem have ads?
Neither Morse nor MorseModem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or MorseModem?
Morse ships an update every 5 weeks, and MorseModem every 3 days. Most recently, Morse was updated on October 15, 2026 and MorseModem on October 7, 2026.

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