Comparison

Binary Clock Time vs Morse Mania

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

Head to head
About

Binary Clock Time

This application displays the current time using a binary format represented by changing shades of blue circles. It includes a tutorial to help users learn how to read binary time quickly.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • Color customization
  • Built-in tutorial
  • Watch app support
Features
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This is the most awsomest Binary Clock. It features circles that change from one shade of blue to another which indicate the time. It can be a challenge for some people to master reading binary time but with the tutorial on the information page in this app you'll be reading it in no time. Features -Change colour of circles. -Tells the time! -Watch app

About

Morse Mania

Master Morse code with this comprehensive app. It offers structured lessons for both sending and receiving, covering letters, numbers, symbols, and advanced codes. Customize your learning experience with adjustable speeds, output modes, and practice tools.

Highlights
  • 135 levels for receiving Morse code
  • 135 levels for sending Morse code
  • Multiple output modes (audio, light, vibration)
  • Customizable practice levels
  • Challenge levels to test knowledge
  • Adjustable speed and sound frequency
  • Offline functionality
Features
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In both the receiving and sending modes, the app starts with the easiest letters (E and T) and moves to more complicated ones. Once you master all the letters, it teaches you numbers and other symbols, and then proceeds to Prosigns, Q-codes, abbreviations, words, Callsigns, phrases and sentences. ---------------------------- Features: - 135 levels teach you to recognize (receive) 26 Latin letters, numbers, 18 punctuation marks, 20 non-Latin extensions, procedure signs (prosigns), Q-codes, most popular abbreviations, words, callsigns, phrases and sentences. - Another 135 levels teach and train you to send the Morse code. - 5 output modes: audio (default), blinking light, flashlight, vibration and light + sound. - 7 different keys for sending Morse code (e.g. iambic key). - 52 challenge levels test and consolidate your knowledge. - Custom level: create your own level to practice symbols of your choice. Save your own list of symbols and load anytime. - NEW! “Playground” to test and train your Morse code sending skills. - Smart learning: custom level choice is pre-populated with symbols where you made the mistakes most recently. - Support for external keyboard. - Hints (for free!) when you need help. - Explore mode: if you want to hear the symbols, or see a list of prosigns, Q-codes & other abbreviations and hear their sound representation. - 4 themes to choose from, from bright to dark. - 9 different keyboard layouts: QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, ABCDEF, Dvorak, Colemak, Maltron, Workman, Halmak. - Randomize letter/symbol positions for each level (to ensure you're not just learning the position of the symbols on the keyboard). - Absolutely no ads. - Works completely offline. ---------------------------- Completely customize the app: - Adjustable speed: from 5 to 45 WPM (words per minute). Less than 20 is not recommended though, as it doesn't help you to actually learn the language. - Adjustable sound frequency: 400 to 1000 Hz. - Adjustable Farnsworth speed: from 5 to 45 WPM. Determines how long are the spaces between letters. - Adjustable difficulty level for sending the Morse code. - Disable/enable the progress circle in Settings. - Settings for progress speed, review time, time pressure and lives in challenges. - Setting for background noise: to better support some Bluetooth earphones that keep disconnecting from the phone while you play, or just to make it more challenging. - Ability to jump to the past levels to revise, or skip some if you're already familiar with certain characters. - Ability to reset mistakes and levels. ---------------------------- Read our dedicated blog posts to get the most out of the game. Have any comments, questions or advice? Don't hesitate to email us, we'll reply right away! ---------------------------- Links: - Privacy Policy: http://morse.countrymania.net/privacy - Terms of Use: http://morse.countrymania.net/tos Have fun learning!

Screenshots

Binary Clock Time2 screens
Morse Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Binary Clock Time at none against Morse Mania's 3. Morse Mania's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price 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 Mania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Binary Clock Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Mania holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Mania has 8.2K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Binary Clock Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Morse Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binary Clock Time ships an update every 13 months, Morse Mania every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Binary Clock Time versus Morse Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary Clock TimeMorse Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)4.9 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews92.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings348.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron F StephensonXiang Dong

Customer experience

Binary Clock Time

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative16.3%

Morse Mania

All ratings8,206 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

Binary Clock Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Mania

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound/audio issues in challenge mode
  • Farnsworth settings not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Vibration feedback option
  • Visualize dots and dashes
  • Ability to use external keyboard
  • More practice modes (e.g., custom sentences)

In-app purchases

None

Binary Clock Time

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse Mania

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly premium subscription$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Beginner’s Bundle$4.99
  • Pro Bundle$8.99

Questions

Is Binary Clock Time free?
Binary Clock Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Mania free?
Morse Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Binary Clock Time or Morse Mania?
Morse Mania is rated higher. Binary Clock Time averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Morse Mania averages 4.9 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Binary Clock Time or Morse Mania have ads?
Binary Clock Time shows ads; Morse Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Binary Clock Time or Morse Mania?
Binary Clock Time ships an update every 13 months, and Morse Mania every 2 months. Most recently, Binary Clock Time was updated on September 28, 2026 and Morse Mania on September 29, 2026.

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