Comparison

Morse Words vs Morse Code Translator & games

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
Read full description

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 Code Translator & games

Learn Morse code through interactive lessons and practice exercises. Translate text to Morse and vice versa, send SOS signals, and decode messages using sound or light. Offers both free and premium features for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Guided Morse code learning course
  • Text and code translator
  • SOS signal generator
  • Straight key simulator
  • Light and sound decoders
  • Reference chart and Q codes
Features
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Learn Morse code the easy way, then use it: a guided course, a translator, an SOS signal, a straight key and a complete reference, all in one app. LEARN MORSE CODE STEP BY STEP • A guided course: letters first, then digits, punctuation, prosigns and real words • Short lessons with varied exercises: listen and choose, read the code, build it with dots and dashes, match pairs, copy by ear • Score 90% to unlock the next lesson, earn stars and replay any lesson you like • Real Morse timing (PARIS standard) with Farnsworth spacing: you learn the rhythm, not a chart • Koch or alphabetical order, Latin and Cyrillic alphabets PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY • Smart review of the characters you miss most • Speed challenge with your personal record in words per minute (WPM) • Daily streak and an optional practice reminder USE MORSE CODE FOR REAL • Translator: text to Morse code and Morse code to text, instantly • Play any message with sound, flashlight, screen flash or vibration • SOS signal in one tap, with light, screen and sound • Straight key: tap your own Morse code and see it decoded live • Light decoder: point the camera at a blinking light and read the Morse code live • Sound decoder: the microphone listens to beeps and decodes them live • The camera and microphone are analyzed on your phone only: nothing is recorded or sent • Tone generator with audio export to share a message • Reference: full Morse alphabet chart, common phrases, Q codes and ham radio abbreviations MADE FOR LEARNERS For students, curious minds, scouts, escape game fans and future ham radio operators learning CW. Speed, tone, volume and spacing can all be adjusted. FREE AND PREMIUM The whole alphabet course, the translator with sound, the SOS signal, the straight key and the reference are free. Premium unlocks digits, punctuation and words, every practice mode, light and vibration output, audio export and advanced settings. Yearly subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The light and sound decoders can be tried 3 times each for free; Premium unlocks them without limit. No account needed: your progress stays on your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appkickstarter.com/apps/morse-code/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Morse Words1 screens
Morse Code Translator & games4 screens

Verdict

The call

Morse Words and Morse Code Translator & games both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Morse Words's written reviews are positive against 36% of Morse Code Translator & games's. Morse Words also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.2). Morse Code Translator & games's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 26). On price, rating, ads 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 Code Translator & games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Morse Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Morse Words against 4.4 for Morse Code Translator & games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 114 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Morse Words's written reviews are positive against 36% of Morse Code Translator & games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Words ships an update every 12 months, Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Morse Words versus Morse Code Translator & games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse WordsMorse Code Translator & games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better4.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings26114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsLouis Duboscq

Customer experience

Morse Words

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral19.4%
Negative8.3%

Morse Code Translator & games

All ratings114 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Morse Words

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Morse Code Translator & games

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Bug preventing level progression
  • Repeated 'Й' letter
  • Error message blocking level 73
  • App not opening
  • Subscription not unlocking all levels
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  • Stuck at 98% on listening tests
  • Fireworks screen blocking progress
  • Buttons at the bottom not accessible
  • No space for buttons at level 48
  • Screen scrunched on left in landscape
  • Nothing shows in portrait mode
  • Error 73 not found
  • App not usable past level 53
  • Large space at top of listen exercise cuts off buttons
  • Bug at level 48: cannot replay, new letter not added
  • Keep learning button not working after closing app
  • Button 'continue learning' does nothing after level 26
  • Cannot proceed to next level at level 24
  • Errors in the app, cannot move forward or backward
  • App resets progress to level 17 at letter H

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add ability to continue practicing after completing levels
  • Offer a paid version instead of ads
  • Add dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Morse Words

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Morse Code Translator & games

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly access$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual access$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime acess$14.99
  • Lifetime access$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Morse Words free?
Morse Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Code Translator & games free?
Morse Code Translator & games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Morse Words or Morse Code Translator & games?
Morse Words is rated higher. Morse Words averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Morse Code Translator & games averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Morse Words or Morse Code Translator & games have ads?
Neither Morse Words nor Morse Code Translator & games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Words or Morse Code Translator & games?
Morse Words ships an update every 12 months, and Morse Code Translator & games every 2 weeks. Most recently, Morse Words was updated on November 1, 2026 and Morse Code Translator & games on November 7, 2026.

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