SWList vs Morse Decoder AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWList
Discover and identify shortwave radio stations with access to curated EiBi and Aoki lists. Explore stations by frequency, band, or search criteria, and view detailed transmission information, including location on a map.
- Access EiBi and Aoki curated lists
- Discover stations by frequency or band
- Search by station name, country, or language
- Connect to radio receivers via Hamlib
- Filter for currently broadcasting stations
- View station transmission details
- Display transmitter location on map
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SWList gives you access to the popular EiBi and Aoki lists, helping you easily discover and identify shortwave radio stations. The EiBi list, curated by Eike Bierwirth, is a highly valued resource within the SWL community. The Aoki list, curated by Shigenori Aoki, is also widely used and recognized for its reliability. SWList offers four convenient ways to explore radio stations: - Enter a listening frequency to display stations transmitting nearby. - Select a specific radio band to view all stations within it. - Search by station name, country, or broadcast language. - Retrieve the frequency manually or automatically from your radio receiver, if connected via Hamlib. You can also filter results to show only stations that are currently broadcasting. For each station, detailed information is available, including transmission location, target area, and spoken language. If the transmitter’s location is available, you can display it on a geographic map and calculate the distance from your location. SWList also supports light and dark modes to suit your viewing preferences.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWList at 67% against Morse Decoder AI's 11%. SWList also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). Morse Decoder AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SWList costs $3.99 and Morse Decoder AI $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SWList holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SWList's written reviews are positive against 11% of Morse Decoder AI's.
SWList ships an update every 2 months, Morse Decoder AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWList | Morse Decoder AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Rampazzo | Yuriy Kvasha |
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SWList
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In-app purchases
SWList
No in-app purchases
Morse Decoder AI
No in-app purchases









