Comparison

Signal vs MORSE CODE +

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

Head to head
About

Signal

Learn and practice Morse code with this engaging app. It offers interactive tapping, real-time scoring, and haptic feedback to make learning fun and effective. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive dot/dash tapping
  • Real-time scoring system
  • Haptic feedback for errors
  • 100+ word list
  • Distraction-free design
  • Optional sound feedback
Features
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Signal - Morse Code Practice Learn and practice Morse code the easy way. Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up on your skills, Signal makes it fun, simple, and effective. Features: • Tap out words using dot and dash buttons with instant feedback • Real-time scoring: 1 point for easy words, 10 points for hard ones • Haptic feedback for mistakes keeps you on track without breaking your flow • Growing word list with 100+ words covering the entire alphabet • Clean, distraction-free design for focused practice • Optional sound feedback to train your ear • Simple settings, including a quick Feedback link for ideas and suggestions Why Signal? Unlike static charts or drills, Signal gives you immediate response, gamified scoring, and a smooth interface designed for daily practice. Whether you’re studying for amateur radio, brushing up on maritime signals, or just love learning codes, Signal helps you get fluent in tapping Morse. More features coming soon: Listen & Decode mode, new challenges, and expanded word banks. Start learning Morse code today — fast, fun.

About

MORSE CODE +

Learn and practice Morse code with interactive audio, haptic feedback, and a visual decision tree. Encode messages, decode incoming signals, and share secret communications. Includes home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio and haptic feedback
  • Visual decision tree for encoding
  • Tap-based decoding with dot/dash distinction
  • iMessage integration for secret messages
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Full character set (A-Z, 0-9, punctuation)
  • Adjustable speed (5-40 WPM)
Features
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Learn and practice Morse code with real-time audio, haptic feedback, and a unique visual decision tree. ENCODE — Type any message and watch it come alive as Morse code. Hear the beeps, feel the taps, and follow the path through an interactive binary tree that shows exactly how each letter is encoded. DECODE — Test your skills by tapping out Morse code yourself. A single tap button distinguishes dots from dashes by press duration, or use Easy Mode with separate buttons. The tree highlights your path in real time as you tap. VISUALIZE — The signature Morse decision tree shows every letter, number, and symbol. Follow branches left for dashes and right for dots. Tap any node to learn its character. SHARE — Send secret Morse messages through iMessage. Recipients see an animated Morse sequence and tap to reveal the decoded text. WIDGETS — Add Morse code to your home screen with Word of the Day, a Morse Quiz, and a quick-reference Translator widget. Features: • Full character set: A-Z, 0-9, and punctuation • Adjustable speed (5-40 WPM) • Audio beeps, haptic feedback, and flashlight signaling • Copy, share, and send Morse code MORSE Premium ($1.99) unlocks iMessage, widgets, and removes ads.

Screenshots

Signal2 screens
MORSE CODE +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signal at none against MORSE CODE +'s 1. Signal also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. MORSE CODE + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Signal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Signal against 5.0 for MORSE CODE +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Signal versus MORSE CODE +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignalMORSE CODE +
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin PelleyDibsly LLC

Customer experience

Signal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MORSE CODE +

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Signal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MORSE CODE +

One-time1
  • MORSE Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Signal free?
Signal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MORSE CODE + free?
MORSE CODE + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Signal or MORSE CODE +?
Signal and MORSE CODE + are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Signal or MORSE CODE + have ads?
Neither Signal nor MORSE CODE + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signal or MORSE CODE +?
Signal ships an update monthly, and MORSE CODE + monthly. Most recently, Signal was updated on September 23, 2026 and MORSE CODE + on September 20, 2026.

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