# Flashlight & Morse Utility vs Morse Code Translator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Morse Code Translator at every 3 weeks against Flashlight & Morse Utility's every 7 months. Flashlight & Morse Utility's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 31) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight & Morse Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Code Translator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Flashlight & Morse Utility's written reviews are positive against 83% of Morse Code Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 7 months, Morse Code Translator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight & Morse Utility | Morse Code Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-morse-utility/id386426585/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-sos/id1514947015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/386426588) | [Whizbang](https://appshunter.io/developer/478553656) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight & Morse Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight-and-morse-utility/id386426585)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ADs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after update
- Keeps turning off
- Slow to start

**Requested features**

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


### Morse Code Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-translator-sos/id1514947015)

Learn and send Morse code with your phone. Features include text conversion, instant light signals, and manual light toggling. An SOS signal tool is included for emergencies, though external equipment is recommended for safety.

**Highlights:** Text to Morse code conversion, Instant light signal conversion, Manual front/rear light toggling, SOS signal tool, Modernized UI, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $37.99 | one-time |
| Astronomical Tip | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight & Morse Utility free?

Flashlight & Morse Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Morse Code Translator free?

Morse Code Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Translator?

Flashlight & Morse Utility is rated higher. Flashlight & Morse Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Morse Code Translator averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Translator have ads?

Both Flashlight & Morse Utility and Morse Code Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight & Morse Utility or Morse Code Translator?

Flashlight & Morse Utility ships an update every 7 months, and Morse Code Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashlight & Morse Utility was updated on October 24, 2026 and Morse Code Translator on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*