Comparison

Violin Tuner vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Violin Tuner

This application provides accurate tuning notes for the violin, covering the standard G, D, A, and E strings. It's a straightforward tool designed to help musicians achieve precise intonation for their instrument.

Highlights
  • Plays G tuning note
  • Plays D tuning note
  • Plays A tuning note
  • Plays E tuning note
  • Simple interface
Features
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Plays tuning notes for the violin (G D A E).

About

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Convert text to Morse code and vice versa. Transmit messages using flashlight, screen blinking, vibration, or sound. Includes practice modes for learning Morse code.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse code conversion
  • Morse code to text conversion
  • Flashlight transmission
  • Screen blinking transmission
  • Vibration transmission
  • Sound effect transmission
  • Morse code practice modes
Features
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Do you need a perfect tool for converting text into Morse Code and vice versa? And do you want that tool to transmit Morse Code in four different ways? Then, this is the right app for you! This app will convert any text into Morse Code which you can transmit via flashlight, screen blinking, vibration and sound effects. If you need to convert Morse Code into regular text, that is also possible. Give this app a try immediately and enjoy its fabulous design and great functionality. NEW FEATURES ADDED: - Practice and learn Morse code - 3 difficulty levels - Practice letters, words and sentences - Converting text into Morse Code - Converting Morse Code into text - Transmitting Morse Code in four different ways: - Via Flashlight - Via Screen Blinking - Via Vibration - Via Sound Effects Everything you need for using Morse Code in just one app, right on your iPhone. Use this application to send various signals and, if you want, you can save them, too. Download this app now and explore all its features. ---------- Pro Morse Code Subscription Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month, 6 months, or 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, $19.99 for 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $17.49 for 6 months, or $19.99 for 1 year, depending on your subscription level. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/copy-of-privacy-policy - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://bataboki018.wixsite.com/ivanantic/trems-of-use

Screenshots

Violin Tuner1 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Violin Tuner at none against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 7. Violin Tuner also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 30%). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Violin Tuner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Violin Tuner against 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Violin Tuner's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Violin Tuner ships an update every 16 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Violin Tuner versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViolin TunerMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K2.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvin YuIvan Antic

Customer experience

Violin Tuner

All ratings1,466 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative52.0%

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative59.3%

User reviews

Violin Tuner

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎻 Helpful for tuning violins
  • 💡 Useful for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent sound quality
  • ⏱️ Notes play for too short a duration
  • 🔊 Sounds like an entire orchestra playing, not a single violin

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and simple
  • 💡 Helpful for learning Morse code
  • 🚀 Great tool for learning Morse code

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound/vibration issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 💰 Paywalled features
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes

Bugs and requests

Violin Tuner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons don't always register input
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • No sound output on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer note duration
  • Chromatic tuner functionality
  • Ability to detect if string is flat or sharp

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes/crashes during use
  • Conversion issues (incorrect translations)
  • Sound not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add flashlight/camera Morse code translator
  • Allow adjusting dot/dash timing
  • Add sound settings (tone, frequency)
  • Improve learning mode/progression

In-app purchases

None

Violin Tuner

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Morse Code Reader and Decoder

Subscriptions3
  • Morse Code Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Morse Code 6 Months$17.496 Months
  • Morse Code Pro Annually$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Intermediate tutorial$1.99
  • Advanced tutorial$2.99
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  • Morse Code Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Violin Tuner free?
Violin Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Reader and Decoder free?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Violin Tuner or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Violin Tuner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Violin Tuner or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Both Violin Tuner and Morse Code Reader and Decoder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Violin Tuner or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Violin Tuner ships an update every 16 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Violin Tuner was updated on October 6, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on October 4, 2026.

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