WSPR watch vs Morse Code Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- WSPRnet and PSKreporter data display
- Real-time reception information
- Detailed spot information
- QRZ.com call sign lookup
- Tab-delimited CSV export
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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.
Morse Code Tool
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.
- Text to Morse code conversion
- Instant light signal conversion
- Manual front/rear light toggling
- SOS signal tool
- Modernized UI
- Intuitive controls
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Turn your iPhone into a Morse code signalling torch. Type any message and flash it as light, tap out Morse by hand, or fire the universal SOS distress signal with a single tap. WHY SOS FLASHLIGHT & MORSE CODE? • Instant SOS — one tap flashes the internationally recognised distress signal, over and over, until you stop it • Text to light — type a message and the app converts it to Morse code and beams it with your LED torch or screen • Manual mode — tap out dots and dashes yourself using the front or rear light • Learn as you signal — watch each letter translate to Morse in real time, the easiest way to pick up the alphabet • Save your messages — keep frequently used signals ready to flash in seconds PERFECT FOR • Hikers, campers, sailors and four-wheel drivers who want a backup signalling tool in their pocket • Anyone learning Morse code — practise by sending real signals, not flashcards • Getting noticed at night — a bright, repeating light pattern stands out far better than a steady beam SAFETY NOTE The light from your phone's LED or screen may not be bright enough to alert emergency services or be seen at long distances. Always carry certified signalling equipment and follow proper safety procedures — this app is a backup, not a replacement. Download SOS Flashlight & Morse Code today and put a signalling toolkit in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WSPR watch at none against Morse Code Tool's 5. WSPR watch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Morse Code Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Morse Code Tool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. WSPR watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WSPR watch's written reviews are positive against 83% of Morse Code Tool's.
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, Morse Code Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSPR watch | Morse Code Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (73 ratings) — better | 4.4 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Access Informatics | Whizbang |
Customer experience
WSPR watch
Morse Code Tool
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 Tool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSPR watch
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Tool
- Small Tip$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
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- Big Tip$37.99
- Astronomical Tip$64.99
Questions
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