Comparison

Flashlight & Morse Utility 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 & 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 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 & Morse Utility3 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flashlight & Morse Utility and Morse Code Reader and Decoder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's. Flashlight & Morse Utility also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Reader and Decoder sells 7 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 6 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flashlight & Morse Utility versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight & Morse UtilityMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KieferIvan Antic

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 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 & 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 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 & 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 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

1 purchases

Flashlight & Morse Utility

One-time1
  • Remove the ADs$0.99
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 & Morse Utility free?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 & Morse Utility or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Flashlight & Morse Utility is rated higher. Flashlight & Morse Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Both Flashlight & Morse Utility and Morse Code Reader and Decoder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 6 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight & Morse Utility was updated on September 23, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 2026.

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