Comparison

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger vs OpLine

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

Head to head
About

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger

Communicate with friends using Morse code through messaging, learning, and translation features. This app offers interactive lessons to master the code and a unique retro-terminal interface for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time Morse code messaging
  • Interactive Morse code learning tools
  • Text to Morse code translation
  • Retro-terminal interface
  • Anonymous guest mode
  • Practice modes with multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Chat with friends in Morse code! Telegraph is the ultimate Morse code app for messaging, learning, and translation. MORSE CODE CHAT Send messages to friends using Morse code. Whether you're looking for a unique way to communicate or want to keep your conversations private, Telegraph lets you chat in one of history's most iconic codes. Connect with other Morse code enthusiasts and experience messaging like never before. LEARN MORSE CODE Master Morse code with interactive lessons and practice modes. Telegraph makes learning fun and accessible, whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on your skills. Build your speed and accuracy with engaging exercises that help the dots and dashes become second nature. MORSE CODE TRANSLATOR Instantly translate text to Morse code and back. Type your message and watch it transform into authentic Morse code patterns. Perfect for learning, experimentation, or quickly encoding messages on the go. UNIQUE RETRO-TERMINAL DESIGN Experience a distinctive interface inspired by classic computer terminals. The clean, hacker-aesthetic design makes every interaction feel authentic and immersive. WHY TELEGRAPH? - Real-time Morse code messaging - Comprehensive learning tools for all skill levels - Fast and accurate translation between text and Morse code - Unique retro-terminal interface - Anonymous guest mode for instant access - Practice modes with multiple difficulty levels - Fun way to communicate privately Whether you want to learn a new skill, chat with friends in a unique way, or explore the world of Morse code communication, Telegraph has everything you need. Download now and start your Morse code journey! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpLine

This app provides licensed amateur radio operators with a fast, native iOS client for the AllStarLink network. It offers push-to-talk functionality, live net schedules, smart favorites, and real-time telemetry for a reliable mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Push to Talk (hold or toggle)
  • Live Net Schedule with alerts
  • Smart Favorites for nodes and nets
  • Real-Time Telemetry (RX/TX meters)
  • Worldwide AllStarLink node coverage
  • Native iOS design with dark mode
Features
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OpLine - AllStarLink in Your Pocket Connect to AllStarLink nodes anywhere your iPhone has signal. OpLine is a fast, native iOS client for licensed amateur radio operators who want a clean, reliable way to get on the network without desktop tools or generic SIP clients. KEY FEATURES Push to Talk Hold-to-talk or tap-to-toggle. Lock the mic when you need both hands free. Designed to feel like a real radio. Keyed Nodes See which nodes are transmitting across the network right now, busiest first, and tap to jump in. Live Net Schedule Browse upcoming nets, filter by region or favorites, and set reminders before they start. Smart Favorites Save your daily-driver nodes and the nets you actually attend. Real-Time Telemetry RX/TX meters, connection status, and who is linked to the node you are on. Bluetooth and Hands Free Bluetooth PTT handsets, mic selection, Lock Screen controls, widgets, Siri, and the Action Button. OPLINE PULSE (optional subscription) Pulse is the network, around the clock: a map of busy hubs, which hubs are talking right now, a push when a node you follow wakes up, how busy AllStar was over the last day or week, talk-time history for the hubs people follow, and the nets that really run, verified against what the network actually did. Pulse Monthly: $1.99 per month. Pulse Annual: $12.99 per year. New subscribers get the first week free. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Everything else in OpLine is included in the one-time purchase and always will be. Bought OpLine before Pulse existed? Your first year of Pulse is free. It switches on by itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.opline.app/privacy REQUIREMENTS - A valid amateur radio license and call sign are required to transmit. - An AllStarLink node connection. Your own ASL3 Raspberry Pi node is recommended; see opline.app/setup for a free build guide. - Standard amateur radio rules apply: identify with your call sign and follow Part 97 or your country's equivalent. WHY OPLINE Most AllStarLink clients started as desktop tools and were retrofitted for mobile. OpLine was designed iPhone-first: instant connect, sub-second PTT response, clean telemetry, and a UI that respects your time. No ads. No account. The app is a one-time purchase; Pulse is optional. Built by a licensed ham who wanted a better way to get on the air from a phone. NEW TO HAM RADIO? Visit opline.app/license for a quick guide to getting your Technician license, the only license you need to use OpLine. 73, OpLine

Screenshots

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger4 screens
OpLine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Telegraph Morse Code Messenger at Free against OpLine's $6.99. Telegraph Morse Code Messenger also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). OpLine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger is free to download; OpLine costs $6.99 up front. Telegraph Morse Code Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and OpLine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Telegraph Morse Code Messenger against 5.0 for OpLine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger ships an update fortnightly, OpLine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Telegraph Morse Code Messenger versus OpLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelegraph Morse Code MessengerOpLine
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJogWheel Digital LLCJustin Calvert

Customer experience

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OpLine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Telegraph Morse Code Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Telegraph Premium$2.991 Month
2 purchases

OpLine

Subscriptions2
  • OpLine Pulse Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • OpLine Pulse Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Telegraph Morse Code Messenger free?
Telegraph Morse Code Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpLine free?
OpLine costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telegraph Morse Code Messenger or OpLine?
Telegraph Morse Code Messenger and OpLine are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Telegraph Morse Code Messenger or OpLine have ads?
Telegraph Morse Code Messenger shows ads; OpLine does not.
Which is updated more often, Telegraph Morse Code Messenger or OpLine?
Telegraph Morse Code Messenger ships an update fortnightly, and OpLine weekly. Most recently, Telegraph Morse Code Messenger was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpLine on November 9, 2026.

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