Comparison

Morse Mate vs Tick

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

Head to head
About

Morse Mate

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Morse Mate — the beautiful way to learn and use Morse code. Transform any text into Morse code instantly. Listen, practice, and share — all in one elegant app. TRANSLATE Type any message and watch it transform into dots and dashes. Copy, share, or export your Morse code with a tap. LEARN Master Morse code at your own pace with 40 adaptive Koch method lessons. The app remembers what you know and focuses on what you need to practice. PRACTICE Use the iambic keyer to tap out real Morse code. See your input interpreted in real-time as you build muscle memory. REFERENCE Quick access to the complete Morse code alphabet. Look up any character instantly. CUSTOMIZE Adjust speed, tone, and more. Make Morse Mate work the way you want. DESIGNED FOR iOS A clean, modern interface that feels right at home on your device. Beautiful animations and thoughtful details throughout. FREE TO START Translate text, browse the dictionary, play audio, and try the first 4 lessons — all for free. Upgrade to MorseMate Pro to unlock all 40 lessons, audio export, flashlight mode, WPM control, and every tone preset.

About

Tick

This app helps watch enthusiasts measure and understand the accuracy of their timepieces by analyzing the tick sound. It provides real-time feedback on deviation, beat rate, and consistency, with dedicated modes for mechanical and quartz watches. Users can build a personal library of watches and export detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Real-time accuracy estimation (s/d)
  • Beat rate and BPH estimation
  • Consistency (σ) measurement
  • Two measurement modes (Balance Wheel, Uniform Tick)
  • Personal watch library with long-term statistics
  • Exportable PDF reports
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Tick-O-Meter is a modern accuracy companion for people who genuinely love wristwatches — the quiet ritual of listening, measuring, and understanding how a timepiece behaves in real life. Whether you wear a high-end Swiss automatic, a vintage hand-wound classic, or a trusted daily quartz, Tick-O-Meter listens to the tick sound and estimates the daily deviation in seconds per day. The experience is designed to feel like a refined instrument: fast to use, reassuringly clear, and focused on what matters. FOR ENTHUSIASTS WHO CARE ABOUT PRECISION A great watch deserves careful attention. Tick-O-Meter helps you: - check performance after regulation or service - compare watches in your collection (mechanical, quartz, vintage, modern) - observe the effect of position, wear habits, and environment - gain confidence in everyday accuracy over time REAL-TIME ANALYSIS, CLEAR FEEDBACK During measurement you get live, readable instruments: - Accuracy estimate (s/d) - Beat rate (Hz) + BPH estimation - Consistency (σ) to judge stability - Live signal level (dB) - Clear analog-style gauges and a calm UI (Light + Dark Mode) TWO DEDICATED MEASUREMENT MODES Balance Wheel Mode (default) - For classic mechanical watches with a tick–tock pattern. Uniform Tick Mode - For quartz/electronic watches with identical, regular ticks. YOUR PERSONAL WATCH LIBRARY Save stable results and build structured profiles per watch. Tick-O-Meter automatically calculates long-term statistics per profile: - Average - Best - Worst - Consistency (σ) So the app becomes a long-term companion for your collection — not just a one-off tool. HISTORY, REPORTS, SHARING - Measurement history over time - Export detailed PDF reports - Share results instantly (perfect for documenting regulation changes or comparing positions) APPLE WATCH COMPANION Start/stop measurements remotely and view live status on your wrist — ideal when your phone is placed carefully against a watch or positioned near a clock. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No ads, no accounts, no tracking - Audio analysis happens on-device - No audio recordings are stored - Core features work offline Tick-O-Meter is not a certified timing machine. It’s a thoughtfully engineered helper for enthusiasts who appreciate fine mechanics and want a practical, elegant way to understand watch performance in everyday life. 100% Swiss Made.

Screenshots

Morse Mate4 screens
Tick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Morse Mate at Free against Tick's $0.99. Tick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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

Morse Mate is free to download; Tick costs $0.99 up front. Morse Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, Tick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Morse Mate versus Tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse MateTick
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej KuliszkiewiczPhilippe Zay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Mate

One-time1
  • MorseMate Pro$2.99
None

Tick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Mate free?
Morse Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tick free?
Tick costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse Mate or Tick have ads?
Neither Morse Mate nor Tick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Mate or Tick?
Morse Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tick fortnightly. Most recently, Morse Mate was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tick on October 12, 2026.

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