Comparison

Morse Code Translator vs Flashing Light

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

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About

Morse Code Translator

Learn Morse code with a comprehensive translator and trainer. Master characters using the Koch method, practice through various modes, and translate messages using your device's flashlight, screen, or audio.

Highlights
  • Koch method learning curriculum
  • Morse code translation
  • Practice modes: audio, visual, tapping
  • Signal via flashlight, screen pulse, or audio
  • Adjustable speed and timing controls
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Glint is the modern way to learn Morse code – a beautifully crafted translator and trainer that takes you from complete beginner to QSO-ready ham radio operator in roughly 13 hours of practice. THE KOCH METHOD – LEARN LIKE THE PROS Master Morse code using the same method trusted by amateur radio operators worldwide. Our structured Koch curriculum introduces characters at full speed from day one, training your brain to recognize patterns by ear – not by counting dots and dashes. • 6 achievement milestones from First Steps to QSO Ready • Target speed: 15 WPM (words per minute) – real ham radio pace • Track mastery across all 41 characters, numbers, and punctuation • Per-character accuracy, response time, and progress tracking FOUR WAYS TO PRACTICE Choose the learning style that works for you: • Audio to Letter – Hear the tone, identify the character (recommended by pros) • Morse to Letter – See the pattern, select the answer • Letter to Morse – See the letter, tap it out yourself • Word Recognition – Build real comprehension, not just memorization TRANSLATE & SIGNAL Turn your iPhone into a Morse code transmitter: • Tap dots and dashes to compose messages • Signal via flashlight, screen pulse, or audio tone • Three pulse colors including red for night vision • Automatic letter and word boundary detection • Support for prosigns like SOS, AR, and SK PRECISION TIMING Fine-tune your practice with professional-grade controls: • Farnsworth timing – faster characters, slower spacing for learners • Speed presets: Chill (15), Train (20), Fast (25) WPM • Adjustable audio frequency for comfortable listening • Haptic feedback option for tactile learning TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Stay motivated with detailed statistics: • Current streak and all-time best • Session accuracy and lifetime totals • Visual progress grid for all characters • Minutes practiced and challenges completed BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED Two stunning themes crafted for focus: • Dark mode with animated night sky and glowing orb • Light mode with warm, distraction-free tones • Smooth animations and intuitive gesture controls PRIVACY FIRST • Works completely offline • No account required • Your progress stays on your device Whether you're preparing for your amateur radio license, adding a survival skill to your toolkit, or simply fascinated by this timeless communication method – Glint is your companion on the journey. Download now and tap your first message tonight.

About

Flashing Light

Features
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Walk into your U.S. Coast Guard flashing-light check able to read the lamp, send clean timing, and call ICS code groups without hesitation. Train receive, transmit, and ICS signal work at the real 4-8 WPM exam range. This is a chartroom instrument, not a gamified Morse toy: a single high-contrast lamp on a dark, low-glare screen, with instrument-grade typography. It trains the three things a real check demands, and measures readiness by actual accuracy, not streaks or confetti. Purpose-built for USCG deck-license candidates, maritime academy cadets, and renewing or upgrading officers. CW and signaling hobbyists who want disciplined visual Morse practice will feel at home too. WHAT IT TRAINS - Receive: decode characters, code groups, and signals flashed by the on-screen lamp, then answer for immediate scoring. - Transmit: send Morse back with a press-and-hold lamp key. A timing strip grades every dot, dash, and gap to the millisecond against tolerance, with optional haptics. - ICS: decode the International Code of Signals group, then choose its PUB 102 meaning - both graded. A REAL COURSE, NOT FLASHCARDS - Two progressive tracks: Characters (maritime-tuned Koch order) and Signals & phrases (single-letter signals, prosigns, SOS, ICS groups). - Leitner 5-box spaced repetition schedules your weak items and shifts you from multiple-choice to recall as items mature. - Farnsworth spacing tightens from wide to exam cadence automatically. - A quick Daily session and a tap-to-preview Reference grid of every letter, number, and code. HONEST READINESS, NO CONFETTI - Mock Exam runs a realistic USCG-style sequence: single and grouped receive, SOS and single-letter signals, timed items, transmit prompts, and ICS decode/meaning. - A Readiness estimate across Receive, Transmit, and ICS - with replay dependence tracked as its own signal. - Ranked weakest-symbol and confusion-pair tables, accuracy by speed, and recent-session history. DESIGNED FOR THE EYES - First-launch photosensitivity warning; honors Reduce Motion. - Symbolic-only mode replaces flashes with an on-screen dot/dash indicator. - Adjustable lamp brightness, optional haptics, high-contrast controls, large touch targets, VoiceOver throughout. FREE TO START - The complete Learn course (both tracks, spaced repetition, Farnsworth spacing, Daily session, Reference grid). - Receive drills at 4 WPM, the full progress dashboard, and review tables. ONE-TIME FULL ACCESS ($9.99, lifetime - not a subscription) unlocks: - Transmit drills with per-pulse millisecond timing. - ICS code-group decode plus PUB 102 meaning grading. - The full Mock Exam. - Receive drills at every speed, 5-8 WPM. - Progress export to JSON. Works fully offline and on-device - no account required, no tracking, and your progress stays on your device. Built on public-domain maritime standards: Morse, the International Code of Signals, and PUB 102. From Osprey Applications LLC, maker of Coast Guard Exams and Mariner Studio.

Screenshots

Morse Code Translator4 screens
Flashing Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

Morse Code Translator and Flashing Light are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Code Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Flashing Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse Code Translator ships an update every 5 weeks, Flashing Light every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Morse Code Translator versus Flashing Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code TranslatorFlashing Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrobinin LimitedOsprey Applications LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Morse Code Translator

Subscriptions2
  • Full Morse Course3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Morse Course$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Flashing Light

One-time1
  • Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Morse Code Translator free?
Morse Code Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashing Light free?
Flashing Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Morse Code Translator or Flashing Light have ads?
Neither Morse Code Translator nor Flashing Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse Code Translator or Flashing Light?
Morse Code Translator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flashing Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Morse Code Translator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flashing Light on September 10, 2026.

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