Comparison

Morse iCoder vs Pacific Block

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

Head to head
About

Morse iCoder

Transform your iPhone into a Morse Code transmitter. Type messages and use the flash to send them out in Morse Code. Best used on devices with a flash.

Highlights
  • Morse Code transmission
  • Type messages for translation
  • Utilizes iPhone flash
  • Simple interface
  • Supports iPhone and iPod
Features
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Compose, flash, decode, and explore Morse code with Morse iCoder. Morse iCoder is a focused Morse code toolkit for sending signals, decoding Morse, looking up characters, and practicing real-time Morse keying. COMPOSE AND FLASH MORSE Enter a message and Morse iCoder automatically converts it into dots and dashes. Preview the encoded signal before sending it, then use your iPhone flashlight to transmit the message as Morse code. Adjust the signal timing to control transmission speed. QUICK PHRASES Load common messages with a tap, including SOS and other useful phrases, then preview or flash them immediately. DECODE MORSE Decode Morse manually by entering dots, dashes, letter gaps, and word gaps. Morse iCoder builds the raw Morse sequence as you enter it and displays the decoded text as you work. CAMERA DECODING Use the camera to detect flashing Morse signals and attempt live decoding. Because real-world lighting, distance, signal brightness, and camera conditions can vary significantly, camera decoding includes controls that let you adjust detection for your environment. LIVE MORSE KEY Turn your iPhone into a live Morse key. Tap briefly for a dot or press and hold for a dash. Morse iCoder measures your timing, identifies character and word gaps, and decodes your keyed Morse as you send it. Live Key timing uses your selected Morse transmission speed so sending and playback remain consistent. MORSE REFERENCE Need to look something up? The built-in Morse Reference provides a quick guide to: • Letters A–Z • Numbers 0–9 • Common punctuation • Supported prosigns • Dot and dash timing • Letter spacing • Word spacing Tap a character in the reference to load it directly into the composer. SIGNAL PREVIEW See the dots and dashes for your message before transmitting it so you always know what Morse iCoder is going to send. ADJUSTABLE TIMING Control Morse timing to make signals faster or slower based on your needs. Whether you're learning the Morse alphabet, experimenting with signaling, decoding a message, or simply curious about Morse code, Morse iCoder puts the essential tools in one straightforward app.

About

Pacific Block

Enhance your web browsing experience by blocking intrusive images, videos, and audio. This utility speeds up website loading, conserves data, and reduces energy consumption on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks website images
  • Blocks website video
  • Blocks website audio
  • Faster website loading
  • Reduced data usage
  • Reduced energy consumption
Features
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Browse the web in Safari with fewer distractions, faster load times, and less data. Pacific Block works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Blocks website images • Blocks website video • Blocks website audio • Helps websites load faster • Reduces data used when loading websites • Reduces energy used when loading websites

Screenshots

Morse iCoder4 screens
Pacific Block2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pacific Block at 4.4 against Morse iCoder's 4.0. Pacific Block also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Morse iCoder's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Morse iCoder costs $0.99 and Pacific Block $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pacific Block holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Block has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Morse iCoder's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pacific Block's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morse iCoder ships an update every 2 weeks, Pacific Block every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Morse iCoder versus Pacific Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorse iCoderPacific Block
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHELM Coders LLCPod 98, LLC

Customer experience

Morse iCoder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pacific Block

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Morse iCoder

No in-app purchases

None

Pacific Block

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morse iCoder free?
Morse iCoder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacific Block free?
Pacific Block costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morse iCoder or Pacific Block?
Pacific Block is rated higher. Morse iCoder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pacific Block averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.
Do Morse iCoder or Pacific Block have ads?
Neither Morse iCoder nor Pacific Block shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Morse iCoder or Pacific Block?
Morse iCoder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pacific Block every 2 months. Most recently, Morse iCoder was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pacific Block on October 4, 2026.

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