Comparison

Flashlight & Morse Utility vs Morse Code Keys

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

Head to head
About

Flashlight & Morse Utility

This utility app provides a powerful flashlight with adjustable brightness and three distinct modes: torch, morse code, and strobe. It offers a super-fast startup and can even translate text into morse code for various uses.

Highlights
  • Torch mode with on/off
  • Morse code translator
  • Adjustable strobe frequency
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Fast startup
Features
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-Light, Morse and Strobe -Brightness Adjustment -Screen Lock Super fast start of the flashlight!!! This is the best torchlight App using the Flash Light of any iOS Device and it also supports iPhone 3G 3Gs and iPod touch using HQ graphics and animation. We have a very fast starting of the App. Doesn't even take a second to start up the App. Once it is started you are ready to bring light in the dark. There are 3 different modes. The torch mode, which is the startup mode where you can switch your app on and off. The morse mode lets you morse signals, also very fast performance of this mode. And we have a strobe mode where you can change the frequency. The frequency is also showed in an indicator. You can also morse any text you want, in case of world end scenario. Furthermore we integrated some sounds and animations, that give you the feeling of real torch. Never be scared in the dark again. Please note that the usage of the flash light can clearly shorten your battery power.

About

Morse Code Keys

Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.

Highlights
  • Morse code alphabet practice
  • Letter drilling exercises
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Free to use
Features
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Learning morse code can be tough without the right tools. That's why we created Morse Code Keys - Trainer. With this free app, you're going to be able to take the time to practice and drill in each letter of the alphabet. Once you're confident in your skills, download our other app: Morse Code Keys, which will allow you to utilize your new skill with a morse code keyboard that can be used across any app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flashlight & Morse Utility3 screens
Morse Code Keys4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flashlight & Morse Utility and Morse Code Keys both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's written reviews are positive against 56% of Morse Code Keys's. Flashlight & Morse Utility also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 175). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Flashlight & Morse Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight & Morse Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight & Morse Utility has 3.8K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's written reviews are positive against 56% of Morse Code Keys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 6 months, Morse Code Keys every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flashlight & Morse Utility versus Morse Code Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight & Morse UtilityMorse Code Keys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better4.4 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better175
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KieferCaesar Salad Software LLC

Customer experience

Flashlight & Morse Utility

All ratings3,803 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,106 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.8%

Morse Code Keys

All ratings175 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.6%

User reviews

Flashlight & Morse Utility

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent light
  • 👍 User-friendly and basic to use
  • 👍 Bright and wide-coverage beam
  • 👍 Handy and convenient
  • 👍 Reliable and dependable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup after update
  • 🔋 Keeps turning off
  • 🐛 Slow to start
  • 💰 Ads that are disruptive

Morse Code Keys

From 175 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn Morse code
  • 🚀 Fast learning curve
  • ✅ Effective for beginners
  • 💡 Repetitive learning method works
  • ✨ Helps master letters quickly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, doesn't always progress
  • 👎 Sound issues (no sound, lag)
  • 👎 Buttons lag or register late
  • 👎 Dit/Dah keys are backwards
  • 👎 Lacks numbers and punctuation

Bugs and requests

Flashlight & Morse Utility

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup after update
  • Keeps turning off
  • Slow to start

Requested features

3 requests
  • Vibration effect with toggle
  • Ability to receive Morse code messages
  • Instant on/easy access feature

Morse Code Keys

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Audio stopped working after iOS update
  • Audio never worked over wireless headphones
  • Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
  • Sound doesn't work
  • Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing
Show 5 more
  • Buttons don't register until finger is lifted
  • Sound doesn't show up on older devices
  • App opens with 'A' and doesn't progress
  • Doesn't go past letter A
  • Dit and Dah keys are backwards from standard

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to select individual letters for practice
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Add numbers and punctuation
  • Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
  • Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)
Show 2 more
  • Add a home screen
  • More settings options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flashlight & Morse Utility

One-time1
  • Remove the ADs$0.99
3 purchases

Morse Code Keys

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Flashlight & Morse Utility free?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morse Code Keys free?
Morse Code Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Keys?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is rated higher. Flashlight & Morse Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Morse Code Keys averages 4.4 from 175 ratings.
Do Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Keys have ads?
Both Flashlight & Morse Utility and Morse Code Keys show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Keys?
Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 6 months, and Morse Code Keys every 11 months. Most recently, Flashlight & Morse Utility was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Code Keys on September 23, 2026.

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