Comparison

Morse Mania vs Signal

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

Head to head
About

Morse Mania

Learn and practice Morse code with interactive modules. Master characters, copy groups and words, and simulate real-world communication. Customize speed, pitch, and character sets for personalized learning.

Highlights
  • Learn characters with sound and visual display
  • Guess Morse code characters
  • Copy five-letter character groups
  • Copy random words
  • Simulated QSO practice
  • Send Morse code by tapping
  • Type characters to play Morse code
Features
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Morse Mania is a morse code tutor app. Morse Mania provides the following modules to help you learn morse code: Learn Characters - A morse code character is displayed on the screen as it is being played. This is useful when you're first learning the morse code alphabet, as it helps you link each sound to the corresponding character. Guess a Character - Morse code characters are played, and you must determine which was sent. At the end of the exercise, your score is displayed. Copy Groups - Random five letter morse code character groups are sent (and displayed on the screen). You select how many morse code groups you would like to have sent, and practice by copying the groups down. At the end of the exercise, compare what you copied to what was actually sent. Copy Words - Random words are sent (and displayed on the screen). You select how many words you would like to have sent, and practice by copying them down. At the end of the exercise, compare what you copied to what was actually sent. Simulated QSO - Random simulated QSOs are sent, so you get real world copying practice. Simulated QSO - Random simulated QSOs are sent, so you get real world copying practice. Keying - You can send more code by tapping the screen, and Morse Mania will decode it. Typing - Tap characters on your virtual keyboard, and Morse Mania will play them. You can configure Morse Mania to work just the way you want it to: Set the volume and pitch of the generated morse code, as well as the speed in WPM (Words Per Minute). Select the individual groups of characters you wish to practice. Farnsworth mode lets you double the speed of the dots and dashes, while preserving the correct WPM, making sure you don't get stuck at the low speed "plateau". Koch mode lets you select individual characters to learn. Once you master a character, you add another.

About

Signal

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
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Signal - Morse Code Practice Learn and practice Morse code the easy way. Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up on your skills, Signal makes it fun, simple, and effective. Features: • Tap out words using dot and dash buttons with instant feedback • Real-time scoring: 1 point for easy words, 10 points for hard ones • Haptic feedback for mistakes keeps you on track without breaking your flow • Growing word list with 100+ words covering the entire alphabet • Clean, distraction-free design for focused practice • Optional sound feedback to train your ear • Simple settings, including a quick Feedback link for ideas and suggestions Why Signal? Unlike static charts or drills, Signal gives you immediate response, gamified scoring, and a smooth interface designed for daily practice. Whether you’re studying for amateur radio, brushing up on maritime signals, or just love learning codes, Signal helps you get fluent in tapping Morse. More features coming soon: Listen & Decode mode, new challenges, and expanded word banks. Start learning Morse code today — fast, fun.

Screenshots

Morse Mania4 screens
Signal2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Signal at Free against Morse Mania's $2.99. Signal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). Morse Mania's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Signal is free to download; Morse Mania costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Signal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Morse Mania's written reviews are positive against 100% of Signal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Mania ships an update every 30 months, Signal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Morse Mania versus Signal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse ManiaSignal
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (50 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Cat SystemsBenjamin Pelley

Customer experience

Morse Mania

All ratings50 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative14.0%

Signal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Morse Mania

No in-app purchases

None

Signal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Mania free?
Morse Mania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Signal free?
Signal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Mania or Signal?
Signal is rated higher. Morse Mania averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Signal averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Morse Mania or Signal have ads?
Neither Morse Mania nor Signal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Mania or Signal?
Morse Mania ships an update every 30 months, and Signal monthly. Most recently, Morse Mania was updated on October 18, 2026 and Signal on October 14, 2026.

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