Morse Code Translator & games vs MorsePCB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Guided Morse code learning course
- Text and code translator
- SOS signal generator
- Straight key simulator
- Light and sound decoders
- Reference chart and Q codes
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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
MorsePCB
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Experience the elegance of Nordic modern design fused with the timeless craft of amateur radio in Morse PCB—a comprehensive, next-generation Morse code (CW) suite. Equipped with an interactive binary-tree circuit board visualizer, LEDs light up in real time along electrical traces to trace every dit and dah. Whether you are practicing Morse code individually or exchanging secret messages between two phones using pure sound, Morse PCB offers an unmatched experience. --------------------------------------------- ◆ Secret Morse Chat Between 2 iPhones --------------------------------------------- No internet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth pairing required! Simply install the app on two devices to enjoy spy-thriller-style acoustic communication: • Device A (TX / Transmit Mode): Type your message and hit PLAY to broadcast Morse code audio through the speaker. • Device B (RX / Receive Mode): Place the microphone nearby, and the built-in DSP engine instantly detects the audio tones, decoding them into text on screen in real time! Experience the wonder of messages traveling through the air as sound—perfect for friends, family games, secret codes, and ham radio simulations. --------------------------------------------- ◆ Core Features --------------------------------------------- [1. BOARD / Interactive Practice Mode] • Intuitive Binary-Tree LED Card: Tap any letter or number node on the circuit board to understand Morse code hierarchy visually. • Telegraph Key Simulator: Tap or hold the telegraph key button (short press for Dit / long press for Dah). Practice manual keying with real-time automatic decoding and speed tracking. [2. TX / Transmit, Playback & MP3 Export] • Instant Text-to-Morse Conversion: Type English or Romaji to instantly generate accurate Morse code. • LED Synchronized Playback: Hear precise audio sidetones while the circuit board LEDs trace the transmission path in real time. • Customizable Sound: Fine-tune SPEED (5 to 35 WPM) and PITCH (400 to 1000 Hz) via intuitive sliders. • MP3 Export & Sharing: Export your Morse code transmissions as high-quality MP3 audio files to share with friends or students. [3. RX / Acoustic Reception & DSP Decoding] • Real-Time Microphone DSP Analysis: Powered by an advanced Goertzel algorithm filter to detect Morse audio from ambient sound and decode it into clear text. • Integrated Signal Detector: Real-time tone strength (SNR) meter, squelch sensitivity, and target frequency controls combined into a sleek single panel. • Audio File Decoding: Import recorded sound files (WAV, MP3, etc.) for high-precision batch decoding. [4. CUSTOMIZE / Nordic Modern Themes & Wallpapers] • Nordic Modern Aesthetics: Clean, distraction-free color palettes inspired by Scandinavian polar nights, fjords, and evergreen forests. • Custom Wallpapers: Personalize the background of the circuit card with your favorite photos and adjust transparency. --------------------------------------------- ◆ In-App Purchases & Advertisements --------------------------------------------- All core features of this app are available for free. A banner advertisement is displayed at the bottom of the screen in the free version. An optional Premium In-App Purchase is available to permanently remove all advertisements for an uninterrupted experience. --------------------------------------------- ◆ Privacy & Security --------------------------------------------- Microphone audio used by the RX feature is processed locally and in real time using on-device digital signal processing (DSP). Audio data is never recorded to persistent storage, nor is it ever sent to any external server. The app functions completely offline with full privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Morse Code Translator & games at none against MorsePCB's shown. MorsePCB's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Morse Code Translator & games sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MorsePCB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Morse Code Translator & games ships an update every 10 days, MorsePCB daily. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Code Translator & games | MorsePCB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (114 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louis Duboscq | Shunsuke Shimizuguchi |
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
MorsePCB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Code Translator & games
- 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
- Lifetime acess$14.99
- Lifetime access$24.99
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
MorsePCB
- Remove ads$2.99
Questions
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