Comparison

HapTalk vs Signalist

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

Head to head
About

HapTalk

Send and receive Morse code messages using haptics and sound. Learn Morse code interactively, communicate silently, and trigger actions or iOS Shortcuts with custom codes. Designed for all users, including deaf-blind individuals.

Highlights
  • Learn Morse code with sound & haptics
  • Tap dots and swipe dashes to write Morse
  • Convert text to Morse code
  • Save and favorite codes
  • Send codes to default contact
  • Trigger actions and iOS Shortcuts
Features
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HapTalk is the easiest way to feel, hear, and send Morse code messages using haptics and sound. Communicate in silence, learn Morse interactively, and connect with others - even without looking at your phone. Features: • Learn Morse code with sound & haptics • Tap dots and swipe dashes to write Morse • Instantly convert text into Morse code • Save your codes and mark favorites • Set a default contact to send codes quickly • Launch HapTalk instantly using Back Tap and the “Open HapTalk” Shortcut • Trigger actions and iOS Shortcuts using Morse codes Actions you can trigger with Morse codes include: • Sending messages • Reading messages out loud • Opening tabs or links • Playing haptics • Toggling app settings • Triggering iOS Shortcuts Designed for everyone - including deaf-blind users. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited codes, advanced customization, and powerful actions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

HapTalk4 screens
Signalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HapTalk at none against Signalist's shown. Signalist's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. HapTalk sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Signalist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HapTalk against 5.0 for Signalist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HapTalk ships an update every 5 months, Signalist every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HapTalk versus Signalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHapTalkSignalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeyhan MortezaeifarUmut Oztosun

In-app purchases

8 purchases

HapTalk

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime$11.99
  • Lifetime Standard$34.99
1 purchases

Signalist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is HapTalk free?
HapTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Signalist free?
Signalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HapTalk or Signalist?
HapTalk and Signalist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do HapTalk or Signalist have ads?
Signalist shows ads; HapTalk does not.
Which is updated more often, HapTalk or Signalist?
HapTalk ships an update every 5 months, and Signalist every 6 weeks. Most recently, HapTalk was updated on October 24, 2026 and Signalist on October 24, 2026.

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