Comparison

Morse Mate vs Signalist

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

Signalist

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Signalist: Morse Translator & Learn is a premium Morse code utility designed with a military-inspired terminal aesthetic. Translate text into Morse code instantly and transmit it using: • Flashlight (torch signal) • Audio tone signal • Haptic vibration FEATURES • Real-time text to Morse translation • Accurate international timing standard (Dot, Dash, Letter & Word spacing) • Full-screen transmission focus mode • SOS emergency loop mode • Morse reference library (A–Z, 0–9) • Flash / Audio / Haptic control toggles • Industrial AMOLED dark interface • TR / EN / ES language support Signalist is designed for learning, training, outdoor signaling, and educational use. No account required. No data collection. Fully offline operation. Master the language of signals.

Screenshots

Morse Mate4 screens
Signalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Morse Mate at none against Signalist's shown. Signalist's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Morse Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Signalist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, Signalist every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Morse Mate versus Signalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse MateSignalist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej KuliszkiewiczUmut Oztosun

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Mate

One-time1
  • MorseMate Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Signalist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Morse Mate free?
Morse Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Signalist free?
Signalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse Mate or Signalist have ads?
Signalist shows ads; Morse Mate does not.
Which is updated more often, Morse Mate or Signalist?
Morse Mate ships an update every 5 weeks, and Signalist every 6 weeks. Most recently, Morse Mate was updated on September 9, 2026 and Signalist on September 13, 2026.

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