Comparison

Morse Words vs Morse Decoded

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

Head to head
About

Morse Words

Learn Morse Code with audio-based word drills. This app generates random common English words in International Morse Code, allowing you to practice listening and copying. Adjust speed, tone, and optionally display words for learning.

Highlights
  • Audio Morse Code word learning
  • Random word generation
  • Adjustable WPM speed
  • Customizable dot speed (Farnsworth)
  • Adjustable tone frequency
  • Optional word display
  • Custom word list input
Features
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HotPaw Morse Words is a aid to learning Morse Code. Audio learning can be a great brain exercise. This app can help you learn the sound of entire words in Morse Code. The app is a test generator which randomly picks from 250 very common English words and sends them in International Morse Code audio through your iPhone speaker or headset. The WPM (words per minute) speed can be easily set up to 100 WPM. You can also separately set the dot speed (for Farnsworth method code), and customize the tone frequency. Hit "Start" to start sending random Morse code text. You can choose "Show", to see the words displayed as they are sent to the speaker. This is helpful when first learning. After you are familiar with the sound of the words, you can "Hide" the display of the words sent, and attempt to copy them down on paper as your hear them. Then you can later show them in order to check how many words you copied correctly. Optionally you can paste a custom word list, from 5 to 500 words in length, using the Settings view.

About

Morse Decoded

Learn and practice Morse code with interactive stories and dedicated training modes for tapping, listening, and reading. Features adjustable difficulty, a text-to-Morse translator, and progress tracking with badges.

Highlights
  • Stories Mode for realistic transmissions
  • Tapping, Listening, and Reading practice modes
  • Adjustable WPM and Farnsworth timing
  • Text-to-Morse translator
  • Quick reference dictionary
  • Progress tracking with badges and stats
Features
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Explore the communication style of the 19th and 20th centuries with a modern tool built for learning. • Stories Mode: Read and tap through practical stories. Get a sense of what it was like to send and receive realistic transmissions. • Practice Suite: Dedicated modes for Tapping (sending), Listening (receiving), and Reading (visual). • Adjustable Difficulty: Full control over WPM and Farnsworth timing so you can learn at your own pace. • Utilities: Includes a text-to-Morse translator and a quick reference dictionary. • Progress Tracking: Earn badges and see your stats improve over time.

Screenshots

Morse Words1 screens
Morse Decoded4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Morse Decoded at 5.0 against Morse Words's 4.4. Morse Decoded also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Morse Words's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Decoded sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Morse Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Morse Decoded holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Morse Words's written reviews are positive against 100% of Morse Decoded's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Words ships an update every 12 months, Morse Decoded every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Morse Words versus Morse Decoded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse WordsMorse Decoded
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsHenry Abrahamsen

Customer experience

Morse Words

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral17.1%
Negative8.6%

Morse Decoded

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Morse Words

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Decoded

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Morse Words free?
Morse Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Decoded free?
Morse Decoded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse Words or Morse Decoded?
Morse Decoded is rated higher. Morse Words averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Morse Decoded averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Morse Words or Morse Decoded have ads?
Morse Decoded shows ads; Morse Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Words or Morse Decoded?
Morse Words ships an update every 12 months, and Morse Decoded every 27 months. Most recently, Morse Words was updated on October 8, 2026 and Morse Decoded on September 27, 2026.

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