Comparison

Morse Code vs ATPL Cards

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Morse Code

Convert text to Morse code and transmit it using your iPhone's flash. Customize the speed and color of the blinking light. Supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse code translation
  • Flashlight transmission
  • Adjustable speed (WPM)
  • Customizable color
  • Email message sending
  • Supports A-Z, 0-9, .,:;?
Features
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Translates text into morse code and sends the message with a blinking iPhone. The speed (WPM) and the color can be changed. You can use the characters A..Z, numbers 0..9 and the special chars .,:;? Send the morse code by email.

About

ATPL Cards

Features
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Prepare for your ATPL theory exams with ATPL Cards — the flashcard app built by a pilot who hand-crafted every card while studying for the EASA exams. REAL EXAM EXPERIENCE Every card in this app was written manually during actual ATPL ground school and exam preparation. No auto-generated content, no bulk imports — just focused, exam-relevant questions and answers refined through real study sessions and real exams. WHAT'S INSIDE - 13 EASA ATPL subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Instrumentation, Mass & Balance, Performance, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, General Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Communications - Hundreds of hand-written Q&A flashcards covering key exam topics - Continuously updated with new cards after each exam session SMART STUDY - Spaced repetition (FSRS algorithm) schedules each card at the optimal time for long-term retention - See which subjects need attention with due and new card counts - Browse cards by subject and filter by learning state - Search across all subjects to quickly find any topic MAKE IT YOURS - Create your own flashcards for topics you find challenging - Edit and override existing cards with your own notes - Organize custom cards within any subject deck SYNCED EVERYWHERE - Sign in with Apple or Google - Study progress syncs automatically across iPhone and iPad - Pick up exactly where you left off on any device Built by a pilot, for pilots. Whether you're starting ATPL ground school or doing final revision before your EASA theory exams, ATPL Cards helps you study smarter and retain more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morse Code4 screens
ATPL Cards3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATPL Cards at Free against Morse Code's $0.99. ATPL Cards also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Morse Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

ATPL Cards is free to download; Morse Code costs $0.99 up front. ATPL Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Morse Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code ships an update every 16 months, ATPL Cards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Morse Code versus ATPL Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse CodeATPL Cards
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasOleksii Mansnyi

In-app purchases

None

Morse Code

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ATPL Cards

Subscriptions2
  • ATPL Cards Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ATPL Cards Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Morse Code free?
Morse Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATPL Cards free?
ATPL Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse Code or ATPL Cards have ads?
Neither Morse Code nor ATPL Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code or ATPL Cards?
Morse Code ships an update every 16 months, and ATPL Cards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Morse Code was updated on October 6, 2026 and ATPL Cards on September 29, 2026.

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