Comparison

Morse Beacon 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

Morse Beacon

Features
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Morse Beacon turns your iPhone into a Morse code signaling device. Type any message and transmit it through your flashlight, screen, speaker, or haptic vibration — together or in any combination. Designed for hikers, sailors, ham radio operators, scouts, teachers, and anyone who needs to signal across a distance. KEY FEATURES - Four output channels — rear-camera flashlight, full-screen color flash, 600 Hz audible tone, and haptic pulses. Use any combination. - Standard PARIS timing with adjustable speed from 5 to 30 WPM. - Full Morse alphabet support — A–Z, 0–9, and 18 punctuation marks. - Quick presets for SOS, HELP, and MAYDAY. - Saved messages library — star your most-used phrases for instant recall, long-press to delete. - Live preview shows each word with its dots, dashes, and letters in your chosen colors. - Auto-cycling color palette — a different color per word, fully editable. - Built-in Morse code reference sheet covering letters, numbers, punctuation, and timing rules. - Repeat-until-stopped loop with the screen kept awake during transmission. - Auto-maximizes screen brightness while signaling, then restores your original setting. - Preflight checks warn you if battery is low or the device is overheating (the torch can be throttled when hot). - Forced dark mode for better visibility at night. - All settings and saved messages persist between launches. PRIVACY Morse Beacon does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All settings and saved messages are stored locally on your device. No accounts. No analytics. No ads. No network connection is used. IMPORTANT — NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE Morse Beacon is a signaling utility. It is NOT a replacement for emergency services. In a real emergency, always contact local emergency services first by calling 911 (US), 112 (EU), 999 (UK), or your country's equivalent. This app should only supplement, never substitute, proper emergency contact methods. Signaling effectiveness depends on weather, line of sight, ambient noise, and whether anyone is watching or listening. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone with rear camera flash for flashlight output - iOS 26 or later

About

Morse Code

Easily learn and practice Morse code with this application. Convert text to Morse, understand character construction through a visual tree, and practice listening and tapping with guided lessons. Play signals using sound, haptics, and your phone's flashlight.

Highlights
  • Text to Morse conversion
  • Visual Morse tree learning
  • Guided practice lessons
  • Progress tracking and tests
  • Sound, haptic, and flashlight signals
  • Adjustable playback speed
Features
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The easiest way to learn Morse Code. Tap out dots and dashes, see them become letters, and learn the rhythm of Morse code through guided practice. TAP TO PRACTICE Explore the visual Morse tree and see each tapped sequence decode into a character. FOLLOW THE RHYTHM Listen, then tap along with a visual guide for dots, dashes, and pauses. Practice how long to press and when to rest, progressing from letters to phrases and short conversations. TURN TEXT INTO MORSE Convert text as you type, then copy the Morse code or play it at your own pace. SEND WITH SOUND AND LIGHT Play your message through sound, haptics, or the flashlight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Morse Beacon4 screens
Morse Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Morse Code at 17.0 against Morse Beacon's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Morse Beacon versus Morse Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse BeaconMorse Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRam SteenhautSuhyun Lee

In-app purchases

None

Morse Beacon

No in-app purchases

None

Morse Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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