Morse vs Morse Flashing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Morse
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\[Overview\] Welcome to the ultimate all-in-one signal and translation app\! From beginners who want to learn the basics of communication to amateur radio operators aiming for certification and outdoor enthusiasts, this app meets all your needs. We have combined advanced technologies such as text reading via OCR (Optical Character Recognition) with multi-sensory output through light, sound, and vibration, as well as a learning function that feels like a game. Directly from your smartphone screen, scan, translate, send, and learn signal techniques! [Main Features]1. Smart OCR Text Scanner There's no need to go through the trouble of manual entry when you can read it with your camera. Using advanced OCR functionality via your device's camera (\*permission required), English text on books, signs, or screens is instantly read and converted directly into signal code. 2. Instant Two-Way Translation Seamlessly convert between English text and signal code.Text to Code: Enter English sentences to instantly convert them into dits and dahs (dots and dashes). Code to Text: Enter signals directly through an intuitive interface to instantly decode them into readable English. Easy Share Function: Once you've created Morse code, share it with friends via SNS or messaging apps with a single tap.3. Signal Output via Light, Sound, and Vibration Use three different output modes to send messages in any environment.Light (Flashlight): Ideal for visual communication over long distances or in the dark. Sound (Beep): A classic audio experience perfect for amateur radio practice. Vibration: Stealth mode. By feeling the dots and dashes in your hand, completely silent and secret communication is possible.4. SOS Emergency Loop Mode The app uses both beeps and bright flashing lights to continuously loop the international SOS signal. 5. Game-like Learning & Quiz Features Learning signals has never been more fun\! This app features four different "4-choice quiz modes" for memory retention and instant decoding skills.Mode 1: Character to Signal (e.g., see "A" and choose "ć»ļ¼"). Trains your memory to be able to type it yourself. Mode 2: Signal to Character (e.g., see "ć»ļ¼" and choose "A"). Visual training to instantly decode signals from others. Mode 3: Word to Signal (e.g., see "SOS" and choose "ć»ć»ć» ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ ć»ć»ć»"). Advanced practice for more practical typing. Mode 4: Signal to Word (e.g., see "ć»ć»ć» ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ ć»ć»ć»" and choose "SOS"). Master actual message reception.6. Comprehensive Code Quick Reference The app includes a built-in, easy-to-read reference table covering:Standard A-Z alphabet Numbers (0-9) Symbols The essential "Q-codes" for amateur radio communication [Recommended for] Survival and camping enthusiasts: Amateur radio operators: The perfect daily practice partner to increase transmission and reception speed. Mystery and escape game fans: Easily decode secret hints or create your own ciphers. Students and hobbyists: Anyone who wants to acquire a new and fascinating skill through fun and interactive quizzes.
Morse Flashing
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FlashMorse turns two iPhones into optical telegraphs. Type a message on one phone and it flashes out through the torch, the screen, or as sound ā point the other phone's camera (or microphone) at it and watch the message decode live. No internet, no accounts, completely offline. The only Morse app with full Arabic support: the authentic 29-letter Arabic telegraph code alongside International Morse, with a fully right-to-left Arabic interface. TRANSMIT & RECEIVE ⢠Torch, full-screen flash, or 750 Hz sound transmission ⢠Real-time camera decoding with auto speed calibration ⢠Microphone decoding of Morse tones ⢠Pinch-to-zoom, live signal timeline, haptic dot/dash playback ⢠Works with other Morse apps and manual flashlights too LEARN FOR REAL ⢠Koch course: characters at full speed, one lesson at a time (the method serious operators use) ā including the first-ever Arabic Morse course ⢠Echo Trainer: hear a character, key it back, instant feedback ⢠Morse Machine: endless adaptive practice ⢠Tap-key practice pad, quizzes, per-letter stats, daily streaks ALWAYS FREE IN AN EMERGENCY ⢠SOS from Siri, the Action Button, or a Lock Screen widget ⢠SOS loops until you stop it ā never behind a paywall TRANSLATE & REFERENCE ⢠Instant text ā Morse translator with sound and flash playback ⢠Complete reference chart for both alphabets FlashMorse Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): unlimited message length, 4ā20 WPM speed control, auto-repeat, saved messages, received-message history, the full Koch course, Echo Trainer, and detailed stats. Your messages never leave your phone. FlashMorse collects no data at all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Morse Flashing at none against Morse's shown. Morse Flashing also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Morse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Morse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Morse Flashing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Morse ships an update every 3 months, Morse Flashing daily. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse | Morse Flashing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 ā better | 26.5 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TATSUO NAKANO | hamam alabdulla |
In-app purchases
Morse
- Remove Ads$4.99
Morse Flashing
- FlashMorse Pro$4.99
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