Comparison

WSPR watch vs Morse Decoder AI

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 Decoder AI

This AI-powered tool decodes Morse code signals from audio input, ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts. It offers two modes and neural network options for various signal conditions and speeds, with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Morse code decoding
  • Two operational modes (direct and tone filtering)
  • Adjustable decoding speed (10-40 WPM)
  • Two neural network options (A and B)
  • Adjustable audio input monitoring
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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The Morse Decoder AI is an application for decoding Morse code signals using artificial intelligence. The application is designed for use by amateur radio enthusiasts for educational purposes. The Morse decoder listens to the audio stream through the microphone or line input and, upon detecting Morse code signals, decodes them into text. The neural network of the application is trained to decode signals with a speed ranging from 10 to 40 words per minute within a frequency range of 200 Hz to 900 Hz. The application supports two modes of operation: direct (default) and tone filtering mode. In direct mode, the neural network will attempt to decipher Morse code signals in the audio range of 250 Hz to 900 Hz. This mode is suitable for confident reception of Morse code at levels of 7db-9db on the S-meter. The tone filtering mode is ideal for decoding Morse code from noisy weak signals in the presence of radio interference. The audio input signal is first filtered using band-pass filters before being passed to the neural network for decoding. This mode allows for the decoding of faint signals, but it requires the accurate specification of the signal's tone frequency. Each radio amateur selects their own CW tone frequency in the transceiver settings, and it is important to tune precisely to the carrier frequency using the ZIN/SPOT button in YAESU transceivers, or the AUTOTUNE button in ICOM transceivers. There are 3 band-pass filter options available: 25Hz, 50Hz, 150Hz. If you can accurately determine the CW signal tone frequency, using the 25Hz filter, you can decode very faint Morse code signals. The application offers two neural network options: A and B, which can be easily switched in the interface. Network A is recommended for use with stable signal transmission with a constant duration of dots and dashes, while network B is recommended when using a straight key, where the duration of dots and dashes may vary. You have the ability to switch between these networks in real time and observe how each network hears and decodes Morse code. It is important to monitor the level of the incoming audio signal, for which the application provides a sound level indicator. Ensure that the signal is not too quiet or too loud. It is recommended to maintain the signal around -7db, which is sufficient for decoding. Keep in mind that higher audio frequencies are quieter than lower frequencies. Additionally, the application provides various color themes, allowing radio enthusiasts to customize the appearance of the application for comfortable use.

Screenshots

WSPR watch4 screens
Morse Decoder AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSPR watch at 94% against Morse Decoder AI's 11%. WSPR watch also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.0). Morse Decoder AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

WSPR watch is free to download; Morse Decoder AI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSPR watch has 73 ratings behind it against 4, 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 11% of Morse Decoder AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, Morse Decoder AI weekly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WSPR watch versus Morse Decoder AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWSPR watchMorse Decoder AI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccess InformaticsYuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

WSPR watch

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

Morse Decoder AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%

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 Decoder AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WSPR watch

No in-app purchases

None

Morse Decoder AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WSPR watch free?
WSPR watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Morse Decoder AI free?
Morse Decoder AI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WSPR watch or Morse Decoder AI?
WSPR watch is rated higher. WSPR watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Morse Decoder AI averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do WSPR watch or Morse Decoder AI have ads?
Neither WSPR watch nor Morse Decoder AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WSPR watch or Morse Decoder AI?
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, and Morse Decoder AI weekly. Most recently, WSPR watch was updated on September 18, 2026 and Morse Decoder AI on September 18, 2026.

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