# MorseDecoder vs HAM QuickLog

The clearest difference is rating: HAM QuickLog at 5.0 against MorseDecoder's 3.2. HAM QuickLog also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 55%) and price ($2.99 vs $9.99). MorseDecoder's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MorseDecoder costs $9.99 and HAM QuickLog $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HAM QuickLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MorseDecoder has 49 ratings behind it against 1, 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 92% of HAM QuickLog's.

MorseDecoder ships an update every 3 months, HAM QuickLog every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MorseDecoder | HAM QuickLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsedecoder/id313071325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-quicklog/id939665753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Mircules](https://appshunter.io/developer/595659821) |

## 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 QuickLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-quicklog/id939665753)

This app offers rapid logging for amateur radio operators, featuring customizable templates and offline tools. It allows for direct logging on mobile devices, eliminating the need for later transcription, and can generate printable PDF logs.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast contact logging, Purpose-built logging templates, Offline utility tools, Home screen widget, PDF log creation, ADIF import/export, One-tap callsign lookup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MorseDecoder free?

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

### Is HAM QuickLog free?

HAM QuickLog costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

HAM QuickLog is rated higher. MorseDecoder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while HAM QuickLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MorseDecoder or HAM QuickLog have ads?

Neither MorseDecoder nor HAM QuickLog shows ads.

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

MorseDecoder ships an update every 3 months, and HAM QuickLog every 5 weeks. Most recently, MorseDecoder was updated on September 14, 2026 and HAM QuickLog on September 22, 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.*