# MorseKey vs Morse Code Translator & games

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorseKey | Morse Code Translator & games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsekey/id312260358/reviews)** | [4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-and-games/id6449037640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Louis Duboscq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687505370) |

## What reviewers say

### MorseKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsekey/id312260358)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Very responsive with little lag
- 💰 Free to use
- 🆓 No ads
- ✅ Does exactly what it's supposed to

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No sound issue reported frequently
- 🐛 Keys sometimes stick or are unresponsive
- ⏳ App seems neglected/overdue for updates
- 🪲 Bug with straight key to text conversion
- 📉 Not practical as a bug (vibroplex-like)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-and-games/id6449037640)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly access | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime acess | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*