Comparison

Morse vs SOS Beam

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

Head to head
About

Morse

Features
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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 "・-"). Trains your memory to be able to type it yourself. Mode 2: Signal to Character (e.g., see "・-" and choose "A"). Visual training to instantly decode signals from others. Mode 3: Word to Signal (e.g., see "SOS" and choose "・・・ --- ・・・"). Advanced practice for more practical typing. Mode 4: Signal to Word (e.g., see "・・・ --- ・・・" 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.

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SOS Beam

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Turn your phone into a Morse code signal light. SOS Beam sends real, correctly timed Morse code using your camera flash or your full screen. Tap once for SOS, or type any message and watch it flash out letter by letter. No internet, no account, no setup. TWO WAYS TO SIGNAL - Flashlight: your camera's LED flash, visible over long distances after dark - Screen: the entire display strobes bright white, for when your flash is unavailable or you want a wider, softer light ONE TAP FOR SOS The universal distress signal is always one tap away, and repeats automatically until you stop it. No menus, no typing. SEND ANY MESSAGE Type up to 40 characters. Full A-Z and 0-9 supported. Check the Morse preview before you send, then transmit it on a loop. CONTROL THE TIMING Three ready-made speeds: Slow, Normal and Fast. Or tune every interval yourself: - Dot duration: 50-1000 ms - Pause between letters: 100-1500 ms - Dash duration: 150-2000 ms - Pause between words: 200-3000 ms One tap restores the defaults. BUILT FOR ACTUAL USE - Tap anywhere on the strobe to stop instantly - Haptic feedback confirms every action - Signal counter tracks your transmissions - Works completely offline 18 LANGUAGES ... WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED IT ... free, supported by ads

Screenshots

Morse4 screens
SOS Beam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOS Beam at none against Morse's 1. SOS Beam also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SOS Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse ships an update every 3 months, SOS Beam daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Morse versus SOS Beam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorseSOS Beam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANOBohdan Pylyptsiv

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Morse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

SOS Beam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse free?
Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOS Beam free?
SOS Beam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Morse or SOS Beam have ads?
Both Morse and SOS Beam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse or SOS Beam?
Morse ships an update every 3 months, and SOS Beam daily. Most recently, Morse was updated on October 31, 2026 and SOS Beam on November 6, 2026.

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