# MorseKey vs Signal

The clearest difference is rating: Signal at 5.0 against MorseKey's 4.5. Signal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). MorseKey's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Signal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MorseKey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Signal's.

MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, Signal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorseKey | Signal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsekey/id312260358/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-morse-code-practice/id6751603981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Benjamin Pelley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819367586) |

## 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


### Signal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-morse-code-practice/id6751603981)

Learn and practice Morse code with this engaging app. It offers interactive tapping, real-time scoring, and haptic feedback to make learning fun and effective. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive dot/dash tapping, Real-time scoring system, Haptic feedback for errors, 100+ word list, Distraction-free design, Optional sound feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MorseKey free?

MorseKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Signal free?

Signal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MorseKey or Signal?

Signal is rated higher. MorseKey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Signal averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do MorseKey or Signal have ads?

Neither MorseKey nor Signal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MorseKey or Signal?

MorseKey ships an update every 12 months, and Signal monthly. Most recently, MorseKey was updated on October 4, 2026 and Signal on October 14, 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.*