Comparison

Flashlight Ⓞ 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

Flashlight Ⓞ

This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.

Highlights
  • Brightest LED flashlight
  • Adjustable brightness control
  • Always-on compass
  • Built-in mini map
  • Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
  • SOS signal
Features
Currently charting
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Bright. Fast. Simple. The most elegant and functional flashlight app, ever! And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness. Don't miss it! New feature: • Built-in Mini Map, by tapping on the compass • LED brightness control • Full support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Features: • Brightest Flashlight instantly ON • Always-On compass • Strobe mode with 10 different frequencies • Built-in SOS signal • Intuitive and elegant UI design Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

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

Flashlight Ⓞ4 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flashlight Ⓞ and Morse Code Reader and Decoder both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, rating 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

Both are free to download. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flashlight Ⓞ against 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flashlight Ⓞ versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ⓄMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#82 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONE App EssentialsIvan Antic

Customer experience

Flashlight Ⓞ

All ratings30,701 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,992 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

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

Flashlight Ⓞ

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bright and adjustable light
  • 🚀 Reliable and quick to use
  • 💡 Useful additional features like compass and Morse code
  • 🔍 Helps in various situations like reading menus, finding lost items, and navigating in the dark

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with the light turning off unexpectedly
  • 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤖 Complaints about intrusive ads and tracking permissions
  • 🤔 Some users find the app too complex compared to the built-in iPhone flashlight

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

Flashlight Ⓞ

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
  • App freezing or locking up the phone

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
  • Option to disable sound effects
  • Improved brightness control and customization

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

Flashlight Ⓞ

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 Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Flashlight Ⓞ 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, Flashlight Ⓞ or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Flashlight Ⓞ is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; Flashlight Ⓞ does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 2026.

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