Comparison

Morse Straight Key vs Dusk for Plex

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

Head to head
About

Morse Straight Key

Features
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This app is a fun tool for learning to send Morse code. By tapping a straight key recreated on the screen, beautiful sine wave sounds emanate from your iPhone or iPad. You can practice the basics of Morse code, enjoy conversations with friends, and share your Morse code creations over the internet. Recommended not only for radio enthusiasts but for anyone interested in Morse code. Enjoy! The "Record" button at the bottom of the startup screen will not be available until you purchase the app. (How to purchase the app) After starting the app, press the "?" button at the bottom of the screen to display the About screen. There is a "Purchased" button at the bottom of the screen, press this button to purchase the app. After purchasing the app, the "Record" button at the bottom of the screen when starting up will be enabled.

About

Dusk for Plex

A native, ad-free client for managing and playing media from your own Plex servers. Offers extensive format support, smart playback features like intro skipping and offline downloads, and robust library browsing.

Highlights
  • Plays all media formats
  • Subtitle and audio track control
  • Smart playback features
  • Offline playback support
  • Browse and search libraries
  • Multi-server connection
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
Features
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A native Plex client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. A fast, focused player for people who run their own Plex servers and want a client that gets out of the way. Your libraries, front and center. No ads, no promoted content, no upsells. PLAYS EVERYTHING A playback engine handles virtually any format — MKV, HEVC, 4K, DTS, TrueHD, PGS subtitles, SRT, ASS, and more. All direct play, zero transcoding overhead on your server. SUBTITLE & AUDIO CONTROL Switch tracks on the fly during playback. Set preferred languages globally so Dusk auto-selects the right tracks every time. Supports forced-only subtitle mode. SMART PLAYBACK - Skip Intro & Credits with a single tap or auto-skip - Continuous playback with auto-play next episode - "Are you still watching?" passout protection - Offline Playback (Downloads) - AI Upscaling - TVOS App - Resume anywhere, synced through your Plex server - Picture in Picture on iOS and iPadOS BROWSE YOUR LIBRARY - Continue Watching and Recently Added on the home screen - Genre filtering and sorting - Cross-library search with real-time results - Full metadata: movies, shows, seasons, episodes, cast MULTI-SERVER SUPPORT Connect to multiple Plex servers and switch between them. PRIVACY FIRST Dusk collects nothing. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking. The app talks only to your Plex server. OPEN SOURCE Fully open-source under GPLv3. Inspect the code, build it yourself, contribute, or fork it. Dusk is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Plex, Inc. in any way. Plex and all related trademarks are the property of Plex, Inc. EULA Dusk Supporter is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Monthly and yearly options are available; the price is shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Every feature in Dusk stays free either way. Privacy Policy: https://getdusk.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morse Straight Key3 screens
Dusk for Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

Morse Straight Key and Dusk for Plex are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Straight Key sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dusk for Plex sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Morse Straight Key versus Dusk for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Straight KeyDusk for Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeiya ChibaMarvin von Rappard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse Straight Key

One-time1
  • Morse Straight Key$0.99
6 purchases

Dusk for Plex

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Supporter$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Generous$9.99
  • Legendary$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Patron$49.99

Questions

Is Morse Straight Key free?
Morse Straight Key is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dusk for Plex free?
Dusk for Plex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse Straight Key or Dusk for Plex have ads?
Neither Morse Straight Key nor Dusk for Plex shows ads.

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