Comparison

Morse2Text vs Amateur Digital

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Morse code knob interface
  • Adjustable WPM speed
  • Straight key and iambic modes
  • Custom keyboard extension
  • Copy and email text
  • Configurable audio feedback
Features
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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.

About

Amateur Digital

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a digital mode station for amateur radio. Connect your device to your transceiver to send and receive messages using various digital modes. Features include multi-channel decoding, an iMessage-style interface, and automatic grid square detection.

Highlights
  • Digital mode station for amateur radio
  • Supports RTTY, PSK31, BPSK63, QPSK31, QPSK63
  • Multi-channel decoding of simultaneous signals
  • iMessage-style chat interface
  • Automatic grid square detection via GPS
  • Built-in frequency reference for HF bands
  • iCloud sync for settings and data
Features
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Amateur Digital turns your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured digital mode station for amateur radio. Connect a USB audio interface between your device and your HF transceiver, and you're on the air. SUPPORTED MODES - RTTY (45.45, 50, 75 Baud) — Classic radio teletype using 5-bit Baudot code - PSK31 (31.25 Baud) — Narrowband phase-shift keying for keyboard-to-keyboard QSOs - BPSK63 (62.5 Baud) — Faster PSK for stronger signals - QPSK31 (31.25 Baud) — Four-phase PSK with 2x throughput - QPSK63 (62.5 Baud) — Fastest PSK variant for excellent conditions MULTI-CHANNEL DECODING Monitor multiple signals simultaneously across the audio passband. The app automatically detects and decodes transmissions on different frequencies, displaying each conversation in its own channel. IMESSAGE-STYLE INTERFACE A familiar chat interface makes digital modes approachable. Sent messages appear as blue bubbles, transmissions in progress are orange, and decoded signals appear as incoming messages. Swipe to reveal timestamps. AUTOMATIC GRID SQUARE Uses GPS to determine your Maidenhead grid locator automatically — perfect for portable and field operation. Enter your callsign once and it's ready for every QSO. BUILT-IN FREQUENCY REFERENCE Quick reference for digital mode calling frequencies on all HF bands from 160m through 6m, including WARC bands. ICLOUD SYNC Your callsign, grid locator, and mode settings sync across all your devices via iCloud. FREE AND OPEN SOURCE No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no tracking. Amateur Digital is open source and built by a ham for hams. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or later - USB audio interface (Lightning or USB-C) - HF transceiver with SSB (USB) capability - Valid amateur radio license

Screenshots

Morse2Text1 screens
Amateur Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amateur Digital at Free against Morse2Text's $0.99. Amateur Digital also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Amateur Digital is free to download; Morse2Text costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amateur Digital holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Morse2Text versus Amateur Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse2TextAmateur Digital
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsANDREW MORRISON

In-app purchases

None

Morse2Text

No in-app purchases

None

Amateur Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse2Text free?
Morse2Text costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amateur Digital free?
Amateur Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse2Text or Amateur Digital?
Amateur Digital is rated higher. Morse2Text averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Amateur Digital averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Morse2Text or Amateur Digital have ads?
Neither Morse2Text nor Amateur Digital shows ads.

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