# HamSphere 5.0 vs Telegraph Morse Code Messenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Telegraph Morse Code Messenger at 100% against HamSphere 5.0's 38%. Telegraph Morse Code Messenger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). HamSphere 5.0's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Telegraph Morse Code Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of HamSphere 5.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of Telegraph Morse Code Messenger's.

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, Telegraph Morse Code Messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamSphere 5.0 | Telegraph Morse Code Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegraph-morse-code-messenger/id6754630087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) | [JogWheel Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849341904) |

## What reviewers say

### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Telegraph Morse Code Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegraph-morse-code-messenger/id6754630087)

Communicate with friends using Morse code through messaging, learning, and translation features. This app offers interactive lessons to master the code and a unique retro-terminal interface for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time Morse code messaging, Interactive Morse code learning tools, Text to Morse code translation, Retro-terminal interface, Anonymous guest mode, Practice modes with multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Telegraph Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Telegraph Morse Code Messenger free?

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HamSphere 5.0 or Telegraph Morse Code Messenger?

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger is rated higher. HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Telegraph Morse Code Messenger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HamSphere 5.0 or Telegraph Morse Code Messenger have ads?

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger shows ads; HamSphere 5.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, HamSphere 5.0 or Telegraph Morse Code Messenger?

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and Telegraph Morse Code Messenger fortnightly. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Telegraph Morse Code Messenger on October 8, 2026.

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