Comparison

MorseKey vs Morse Code Translator & games

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

Head to head
About

MorseKey

Practice sending Morse Code with this simple touchscreen keyer. Adjust tone frequency and volume, or use the iambic keyer for speed training. Ideal for learning and practicing Morse Code transmission.

Highlights
  • Touchscreen Morse code key
  • Adjustable tone frequency
  • Adjustable volume
  • Iambic keyer (mode A)
  • Adjustable dot speed
Features
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This is a very simple touchscreen-based Morse Code straight key. Practice sending Morse Code on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Touch the display screen and the device will sound out a tone. The duration of the tone is controlled by how long you touch the device screen. Send Dots using quick touches, and Dashes by touches held down 3 times longer. The tone frequency is adjustable from 300 Hz to 1200 Hz in the Settings. The volume can be adjusted to a lower level as well. There is also an iambic keyer (mode A) with adjustable dot speed available. A Morse Code tutorial is not included. You can find one on Wikipedia or on the ARRL website. Also see MorseTest, in the iPhone App Store, another educational Morse Code application by HotPaw Productions.

About

Morse Code Translator & games

Learn Morse code through interactive lessons and practice exercises. Translate text to Morse and vice versa, send SOS signals, and decode messages using sound or light. Offers both free and premium features for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Guided Morse code learning course
  • Text and code translator
  • SOS signal generator
  • Straight key simulator
  • Light and sound decoders
  • Reference chart and Q codes
Features
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Learn Morse code the easy way, then use it: a guided course, a translator, an SOS signal, a straight key and a complete reference, all in one app. LEARN MORSE CODE STEP BY STEP • A guided course: letters first, then digits, punctuation, prosigns and real words • Short lessons with varied exercises: listen and choose, read the code, build it with dots and dashes, match pairs, copy by ear • Score 90% to unlock the next lesson, earn stars and replay any lesson you like • Real Morse timing (PARIS standard) with Farnsworth spacing: you learn the rhythm, not a chart • Koch or alphabetical order, Latin and Cyrillic alphabets PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY • Smart review of the characters you miss most • Speed challenge with your personal record in words per minute (WPM) • Daily streak and an optional practice reminder USE MORSE CODE FOR REAL • Translator: text to Morse code and Morse code to text, instantly • Play any message with sound, flashlight, screen flash or vibration • SOS signal in one tap, with light, screen and sound • Straight key: tap your own Morse code and see it decoded live • Light decoder: point the camera at a blinking light and read the Morse code live • Sound decoder: the microphone listens to beeps and decodes them live • The camera and microphone are analyzed on your phone only: nothing is recorded or sent • Tone generator with audio export to share a message • Reference: full Morse alphabet chart, common phrases, Q codes and ham radio abbreviations MADE FOR LEARNERS For students, curious minds, scouts, escape game fans and future ham radio operators learning CW. Speed, tone, volume and spacing can all be adjusted. FREE AND PREMIUM The whole alphabet course, the translator with sound, the SOS signal, the straight key and the reference are free. Premium unlocks digits, punctuation and words, every practice mode, light and vibration output, audio export and advanced settings. Yearly subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The light and sound decoders can be tried 3 times each for free; Premium unlocks them without limit. No account needed: your progress stays on your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appkickstarter.com/apps/morse-code/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

MorseKey1 screens
Morse Code Translator & games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MorseKey at none against Morse Code Translator & games's 9. MorseKey also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). Morse Code Translator & games's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 28). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Morse Code Translator & games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. MorseKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MorseKey against 4.4 for Morse Code Translator & games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 114 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of MorseKey's written reviews are positive against 36% of Morse Code Translator & games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MorseKey versus Morse Code Translator & games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseKeyMorse Code Translator & games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better4.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings28114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsLouis Duboscq

Customer experience

MorseKey

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative27.5%

Morse Code Translator & games

All ratings114 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

MorseKey

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • No sound or audio issues
  • Keys sticking (especially dash)
  • App stops working after a few seconds
  • Bug with straight key to text conversion
  • Does not work with Voiceover

Requested features

4 requests
  • Watch version
  • Display text as it's typed
  • Send dashes without Iambic mode
  • Morse to text or text to Morse functionality

Morse Code Translator & games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MorseKey

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Morse Code Translator & games

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly access$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual access$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime acess$14.99
  • Lifetime access$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is MorseKey free?
MorseKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Translator & games free?
Morse Code Translator & games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MorseKey or Morse Code Translator & games?
MorseKey is rated higher. MorseKey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Morse Code Translator & games averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do MorseKey or Morse Code Translator & games have ads?
Neither MorseKey nor Morse Code Translator & games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MorseKey or Morse Code Translator & games?
MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, and Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. Most recently, MorseKey was updated on October 31, 2026 and Morse Code Translator & games on November 3, 2026.

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