Morse2Text vs HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse2Text
Enter text using Morse code taps on a knob interface, ideal for those familiar with Morse. Copy or email your text, or use the custom keyboard extension for seamless input in other apps. Adjustable speed and keying modes enhance the experience.
- Morse code knob interface
- Adjustable WPM speed
- Straight key and iambic modes
- Custom keyboard extension
- Copy and email text
- Configurable audio feedback
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Tap on the knob in Morse Code to enter text. Then copy the text to use in other apps. Or email it. No need to look at a tiny keyboard. If you know a little Morse Code, you can now enter some text without having to look directly at your iPhone. The Morse Code WPM (words per minute speed) is adjustable over a 5 to 45 WPM range so you can tap as fast or slow as you are capable. Both straight key and iambic keying (automatic dots and dashes) modes are supported. You can adjust the knob/dots to be on the left or right. Audio feedback is provided at a configurable frequency. If the timing of your keying (Morse Code "fist") is excellent, you can have the spaces between the words inserted automatically. Otherwise, this app provides a mode where spaces are suppressed. You can instead tap on the text field to enter a space, and stroke backward on the text field to delete mistakes. On devices running iOS 8, you can also install a 3-key (for dot, dash and space between characters) Silent Dot Dash Morse Code keyboard to use within other apps. Install using the iOS Settings app, under General:Keyboard:Keyboards:Add... This iOS 8 Custom keyboard extension currently does not produce any sound or tones. The extension keyboard does not collect or store any app or keyboard input data, nor does it connect to the network.
HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
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HFPilot for shortwave/ham radio HF propagation. Let signals fly around the world with HFPilot! Calculate times and frequencies that contact may be possible. Simply tap to choose TX and RX, and get propagation estimate - even offline! No internet needed for calculation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) at 3 against Morse2Text's 1. HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 27.0). Morse2Text's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Morse2Text costs $0.99 and HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morse2Text ships an update every 9 months, HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse2Text | HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HotPaw Productions | Great Maps LLC |
In-app purchases
Morse2Text
No in-app purchases
HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Morse2Text free?
Is HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) free?
Do Morse2Text or HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave) have ads?
Which is updated more often, Morse2Text or HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)?
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