Ham Radio Exam vs Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham Radio Exam
Prepare for your Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License exam. Review official question pools, take topic-specific quizzes, and simulate the actual exam. Track your progress and find local exam sessions.
- Technician Class license exam preparation
- Official question pool review
- Topic-specific quizzes
- Simulated license examinations
- Performance tracking
- Find local exam sessions
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"Ham Radio Exam - Tech" will help the user pass his/her examination for a Technician Class FCC Amateur Radio License. Newly updated to include the question pool for exams administered after 01 July 2026. See "What's new in this version" for installation instructions if you are already using this app prior to upgrading. Ham Radio Exam allows the user to review the correct answers to the official pool of questions that will appear on their Technician license exam. The user can also take quizzes of each topic that will be on the exam as well as take simulated examinations that exactly mimic the license exam that the user will take. The users performance is stored so that the user can track their progress as they continue their preparations. Ham Radio Exam even allows the user to find an examination session near them and to follow ham radio news.
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Decode Morse code from various sources like flashing lights, audio, or even eye blinks. Convert text to Morse and practice your skills with interactive lessons. This versatile tool is perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.
- Decode Morse from light, audio, and eye blinks
- Convert text to Morse code and vice versa
- Transmit Morse via flashlight, sound, or vibration
- Interactive lessons and practice modes
- Real-time adaptive timing
- Morse code dictionary reference
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Universal Morse Decoder and Encoder Features: LIGHT DECODER Point your camera at any flashing light source - flashlights, LEDs, or signal lamps. Our advanced brightness detection automatically adapts to different flash speeds and intensities, decoding even challenging signals in real-time. AUDIO DECODER Listen and decode Morse code from radio transmissions, practice apps, or any audio source. Perfect for amateur radio operators and CW enthusiasts. TEXT DECODER AND ENCODER Type any message and instantly convert it to Morse code or type morse and convert it to english. Transmit morse with visual flashlight signals, sound effects, or vibration patterns. BLINK DECODER Decode Morse code transmitted by eye blinks in real time LEARN & PRACTICE Master Morse code with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and adaptive difficulty levels. From beginner dot-dash patterns to advanced radio communications. SMART FEATURES Real-time adaptive timing that learns your transmission speed Save and organize decoded messages Complete Morse code dictionary reference Works with flashlights, screen flashing, and audio signals Perfect for: Amateur radio operators, emergency preparedness, military training, scout activities, escape room puzzles, or just having fun with friends using secret light signals. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ham Radio Exam at 88% against Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's 0%. Ham Radio Exam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Morse Code Decoder and Encoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Ham Radio Exam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ham Radio Exam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ham Radio Exam has 242 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ham Radio Exam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Morse Code Decoder and Encoder's.
Ham Radio Exam ships an update every 14 months, Morse Code Decoder and Encoder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Exam | Morse Code Decoder and Encoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (242 ratings) — better | 4.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roy Watson | Teo Udovcic |
Customer experience
Ham Radio Exam
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Bugs and requests
Ham Radio Exam
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when attempting to take sample/practice tests
- App crashes when taking section quizzes
- Sample test completely blanks out when pressed
- Missed questions not clickable in app
- Practice test randomization algorithm shows same questions repeatedly
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- Clipboard access without user consent
- iPhone version not updated with new question pool
- Incorrect answer lettering in some questions
- Some equations displayed incorrectly
- App crashes on startup for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Higher contrast color scheme for test results
- Option to view correct answers without incorrect options
- Separate submit and answer selection actions to prevent accidental clicks
- Review all answers before submitting practice tests
- Better randomization algorithm for practice tests
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- Clickable recommended questions that open the full question
- Dark mode option
- Ability to focus on specific weak areas more easily
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Exam
No in-app purchases
Morse Code Decoder and Encoder
- Morse Premium$5.991 Year
- Morse Premium$8.991 Year
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