# MorseDecoder vs HAM

The clearest difference is rating: HAM at 4.0 against MorseDecoder's 3.2. HAM also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). MorseDecoder's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (49 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

MorseDecoder costs $9.99 and HAM $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MorseDecoder has 49 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of MorseDecoder's written reviews are positive against 69% of HAM's.

MorseDecoder ships an update every 3 months, HAM monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorseDecoder | HAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsedecoder/id313071325/reviews) | **[4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #187 | **#177** |
| Size | 1 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Marcus Roskosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438) |

## What reviewers say

### MorseDecoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsedecoder/id313071325)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app decodes Morse code sounds directly from your device's microphone or headset input. It offers both automatic and manual decoding modes with adjustable parameters for optimal performance in various conditions.

**Highlights:** Morse code sound to text translation, Automatic and manual decoding modes, Adjustable audio filter frequency, Configurable WPM speed, Background noise threshold adjustment, Built-in spectrogram, Optional narrow-band DSP audio filter

**In-app purchases:** none


### HAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This utility app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for amateur radio operators, including band conditions, DX-Cluster monitoring, and a logbook. It features direct radio integration for tuning and automatic logging, along with various calculations and resource information.

**Highlights:** DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter activity monitoring, Bandplan, Glossar, and AWG resource information, Built-in radio integration for direct tuning, Fully featured logbook with QSO editing, LOTW and QRZ.com log submission, Calculations for Ohm's law, VSWR, and antennas, CW Encoder and Decoder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MorseDecoder free?

MorseDecoder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HAM free?

HAM costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MorseDecoder or HAM?

HAM is rated higher. MorseDecoder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while HAM averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MorseDecoder or HAM have ads?

Neither MorseDecoder nor HAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MorseDecoder or HAM?

MorseDecoder ships an update every 3 months, and HAM monthly. Most recently, MorseDecoder was updated on September 14, 2026 and HAM on September 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MorseDecoder or HAM?

MorseDecoder currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and HAM at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*