Comparison

Morse Code Translator & games vs MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Morse Code Translator & games

Learn Morse code through interactive lessons and practice exercises. Translate text to Morse and vice versa, send SOS signals, and decode messages using sound or light. Offers both free and premium features for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • Guided Morse code learning course
  • Text and code translator
  • SOS signal generator
  • Straight key simulator
  • Light and sound decoders
  • Reference chart and Q codes
Features
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Learn Morse code the easy way, then use it: a guided course, a translator, an SOS signal, a straight key and a complete reference, all in one app. LEARN MORSE CODE STEP BY STEP • A guided course: letters first, then digits, punctuation, prosigns and real words • Short lessons with varied exercises: listen and choose, read the code, build it with dots and dashes, match pairs, copy by ear • Score 90% to unlock the next lesson, earn stars and replay any lesson you like • Real Morse timing (PARIS standard) with Farnsworth spacing: you learn the rhythm, not a chart • Koch or alphabetical order, Latin and Cyrillic alphabets PRACTICE A LITTLE EVERY DAY • Smart review of the characters you miss most • Speed challenge with your personal record in words per minute (WPM) • Daily streak and an optional practice reminder USE MORSE CODE FOR REAL • Translator: text to Morse code and Morse code to text, instantly • Play any message with sound, flashlight, screen flash or vibration • SOS signal in one tap, with light, screen and sound • Straight key: tap your own Morse code and see it decoded live • Light decoder: point the camera at a blinking light and read the Morse code live • Sound decoder: the microphone listens to beeps and decodes them live • The camera and microphone are analyzed on your phone only: nothing is recorded or sent • Tone generator with audio export to share a message • Reference: full Morse alphabet chart, common phrases, Q codes and ham radio abbreviations MADE FOR LEARNERS For students, curious minds, scouts, escape game fans and future ham radio operators learning CW. Speed, tone, volume and spacing can all be adjusted. FREE AND PREMIUM The whole alphabet course, the translator with sound, the SOS signal, the straight key and the reference are free. Premium unlocks digits, punctuation and words, every practice mode, light and vibration output, audio export and advanced settings. Yearly subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The light and sound decoders can be tried 3 times each for free; Premium unlocks them without limit. No account needed: your progress stays on your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appkickstarter.com/apps/morse-code/privacy-policy.html

About

MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer

This app teaches Morse code by focusing on sound and rhythm, not memorization. It uses an interactive tree to show character structure and a builder to recreate patterns, helping users learn to recognize Morse code as it's actually heard.

Highlights
  • Learn by listening to sound and rhythm
  • Interactive Morse code tree for structure
  • Rhythm-based character discovery
  • Clear, accurate audio with correct timing
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Focuses on recognition over recall
Features
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Morsel – Learn Morse by Sound and Structure Morsel is a clean, practical Morse code trainer designed for learning by listening, not memorising charts. Instead of forcing dots and dashes into your head, Morsel helps you recognise Morse as patterns and rhythm — the way it’s actually sent and heard. Learn the structure of Morse Explore an interactive Morse tree that shows how characters are built, step by step. Hear each element as you move through the tree and understand how characters relate to one another. Discover characters by rhythm Heard a Morse pattern but can’t place it? Use the Builder to recreate the rhythm you remember and instantly discover the matching character. It’s a powerful way to learn by recognition rather than recall. Train your ear Clear, accurate audio with correct timing helps develop real listening skills. Morsel focuses on sound first, so what you learn transfers directly to live signals. Simple and focused No clutter, no gimmicks. Morsel is designed to be fast, intuitive, and enjoyable to use — whether you’re just starting out or returning to Morse. Ideal for: • Beginners learning Morse for the first time • Amateur radio operators • Aviation and maritime enthusiasts • Anyone who wants to understand Morse as sound, not symbols Morsel helps you hear Morse differently — and once you do, it starts to make sense. No scores. No nagging. Just practice.

Screenshots

Morse Code Translator & games4 screens
MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer at 5.0 against Morse Code Translator & games's 4.4. MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Morse Code Translator & games's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Translator & games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Translator & games has 114 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code Translator & games ships an update every 2 weeks, MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Morse Code Translator & games versus MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code Translator & gamesMorseL CW Morse Code Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (114 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouis DuboscqCOLIN H REYNOLDS

Customer experience

Morse Code Translator & games

All ratings114 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative46.2%

MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Morse Code Translator & games

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Bug preventing level progression
  • Repeated 'Й' letter
  • Error message blocking level 73
  • App not opening
  • Subscription not unlocking all levels
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  • Stuck at 98% on listening tests
  • Fireworks screen blocking progress
  • Buttons at the bottom not accessible
  • No space for buttons at level 48
  • Screen scrunched on left in landscape
  • Nothing shows in portrait mode
  • Error 73 not found
  • App not usable past level 53
  • Large space at top of listen exercise cuts off buttons
  • Bug at level 48: cannot replay, new letter not added
  • Keep learning button not working after closing app
  • Button 'continue learning' does nothing after level 26
  • Cannot proceed to next level at level 24
  • Errors in the app, cannot move forward or backward
  • App resets progress to level 17 at letter H

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add ability to continue practicing after completing levels
  • Offer a paid version instead of ads
  • Add dark mode option

MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Morse Code Translator & games

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly access$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual access$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime acess$14.99
  • Lifetime access$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code Translator & games free?
Morse Code Translator & games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer free?
MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse Code Translator & games or MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer?
MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer is rated higher. Morse Code Translator & games averages 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Morse Code Translator & games or MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer have ads?
Neither Morse Code Translator & games nor MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Translator & games or MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer?
Morse Code Translator & games ships an update every 2 weeks, and MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer every 2 days. Most recently, Morse Code Translator & games was updated on November 7, 2026 and MorseL CW Morse Code Trainer on October 31, 2026.

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