# SHU Safe vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHU Safe at 100% against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's 30%. SHU Safe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SHU Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morse Code Reader and Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SHU Safe's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SHU Safe ships an update every 5 months, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHU Safe | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shu-safe/id888697548/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sacred Heart University, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287308393) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### SHU Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shu-safe/id888697548)

This application allows users to quickly contact their university's public safety department in emergencies. It supports sending text messages, photos, and videos, along with location data, for faster assistance.

**Highlights:** Emergency contact with public safety, Send text messages, Share photos and videos, Location sharing, Quick access in dangerous situations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Morse Code Reader and Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136)

Convert text to Morse code and vice versa. Transmit messages using flashlight, screen blinking, vibration, or sound. Includes practice modes for learning Morse code.

**Highlights:** Text to Morse code conversion, Morse code to text conversion, Flashlight transmission, Screen blinking transmission, Vibration transmission, Sound effect transmission, Morse code practice modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morse Code Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Morse Code 6 Months | $17.49 | per 6 months |
| Morse Code Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate tutorial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced tutorial | $2.99 | one-time |
| Morse Code Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and simple
- 💡 Helpful for learning Morse code
- 🚀 Great tool for learning Morse code

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound/vibration issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes/crashes during use
- Conversion issues (incorrect translations)
- Sound not working

**Requested features**

- Add flashlight/camera Morse code translator
- Allow adjusting dot/dash timing
- Add sound settings (tone, frequency)
- Improve learning mode/progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHU Safe free?

SHU Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morse Code Reader and Decoder free?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHU Safe or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. SHU Safe averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do SHU Safe or Morse Code Reader and Decoder have ads?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder shows ads; SHU Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHU Safe or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

SHU Safe ships an update every 5 months, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, SHU Safe was updated on June 4, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*