Comparison

Morse Code Translator vs Farnsworth Morse

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

Head to head
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

Farnsworth Morse

Features
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Farnsworth Morse teaches you to hear Morse code, and translates it while you learn. THE TRAINER Morse is not read, it is heard. A character sent at fifteen words a minute is a shape you recognise the way you recognise a spoken word; the same character sent slowly is a row of dots you count, and counting is the habit that stops people at ten words a minute and keeps them there. So the trainer uses the Koch method, which starts you at full character speed on the very first lesson with two letters, K and M. When you copy those at ninety percent, it adds a third. Nothing gets faster as you improve, because it was already fast — what grows is the alphabet. The gap between characters is yours to set. That is Farnsworth timing: characters at, say, twenty words a minute with the silence stretched to give ten overall, so you have time to think without ever learning to count. The spacing follows the ARRL standard, and the timing is measured against it rather than approximated. THE TRANSLATOR Type text and read the Morse, or paste Morse and read the text. Play it at any speed and any pitch. The reference chart covers letters, digits, punctuation, accented characters and prosigns, and it marks the ones the ITU recommendation does not define rather than passing them off as standard. WHAT IT DOES NOT DO No ads. No purchases. No accounts, no sign-in, no nicknames. Nothing about you is collected or sent, and the app contacts no third party at all — no analytics, no advertising, nothing borrowed from anyone else. It works offline after the first visit. Progress stays on your device.

Screenshots

Morse Code Translator4 screens
Farnsworth Morse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Farnsworth Morse at none against Morse Code Translator's 3. Farnsworth Morse also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Farnsworth Morse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Morse Code Translator versus Farnsworth Morse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse Code TranslatorFarnsworth Morse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrobinin LimitedWeb 3.0 s.r.o.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Morse Code Translator

Subscriptions2
  • Full Morse Course3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Morse Course$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Morse Code Trainer Lifetime$24.99
None

Farnsworth Morse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse Code Translator free?
Morse Code Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Farnsworth Morse free?
Farnsworth Morse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse Code Translator or Farnsworth Morse have ads?
Neither Morse Code Translator nor Farnsworth Morse shows ads.

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