Comparison

WSPR watch 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

WSPR watch

This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.

Highlights
  • WSPRnet and PSKreporter data display
  • Real-time reception information
  • Detailed spot information
  • QRZ.com call sign lookup
  • Tab-delimited CSV export
Features
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Utility for ham radio users of WSPRnet. Quickly shows who can hear you and details of each spot. Tap a spot in the table to look up the call on QRZ.com. Export produces as tab delimited CSV file that can be sent to Numbers for sorting, filtering and graphing beyond what is in the app itself.

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

WSPR watch4 screens
Morse Code Reader and Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSPR watch at 94% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. WSPR watch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 73) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WSPR watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WSPR watch's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WSPR watch versus Morse Code Reader and Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSPR watchMorse Code Reader and Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings732.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccess InformaticsIvan Antic

Customer experience

WSPR watch

All ratings73 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative1.3%

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

WSPR watch

From 73 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Fast data access
  • 🗺️ Superb globe/map visualization
  • 📱 Runs well on Mac, iPad, and iPhone
  • 💡 Developer is responsive and active

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Spot info jumbled in portrait mode
  • 🐛 Crashes sometimes
  • 🐛 WSPRnet API not working for some users
  • 🐛 PSK reporter not working for some users
  • 🐛 RBN not working for some users

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

WSPR watch

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Spot Info is jumbled in Portrait mode
  • Crashes sometimes
  • WSPRnet API hasn't worked for weeks for some users
  • WSPRnet itself not providing data for some users
  • PSK reporter doesn't work
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  • RBN doesn't work for some users
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list
  • Cannot get 10MHz results
  • Unclear what colored bars indicate
  • Doesn't load all spots for a band
  • Minimum DX distance not working for version 4
  • Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
  • Color legend doesn't work as described
  • Duplicates in the spot list

Requested features

18 requests
  • Zoom out on map to see all spots
  • Add-on features
  • Ability to switch between local and UTC time
  • 24/12hr time format
  • Compare two callsigns
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  • Audio input for WSPR receive (decode on phone)
  • Monitor 2 or more bands at once
  • Quick way to change bands without going into settings
  • Time window slider on the map
  • Sorting by time, distance, etc. on list view
  • Partial callsign search
  • Satellite map view
  • Color legend for pins/lines
  • Duplicate spot removal
  • Support for 70cm and 23cm bands
  • Improved graph clarity
  • Option to change line color connecting Rx station to spot
  • Dark mode option

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

None

WSPR watch

No in-app purchases

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 WSPR watch free?
WSPR watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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, WSPR watch or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
WSPR watch is rated higher. WSPR watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do WSPR watch or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?
Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; WSPR watch does not.
Which is updated more often, WSPR watch or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, WSPR watch was updated on September 18, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 2026.

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