# Morse vs Morse Code Reader and Decoder

The clearest difference is ads: Morse at none against Morse Code Reader and Decoder's shown. Morse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (48% vs 30%). Morse Code Reader and Decoder's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 64). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Morse Code Reader and Decoder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Morse against 4.4 for Morse Code Reader and Decoder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morse Code Reader and Decoder has 2.4K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Morse's written reviews are positive against 30% of Morse Code Reader and Decoder's.

Morse ships an update every 4 days, Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morse | Morse Code Reader and Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsecode-training-to-cw-guru/id923315129/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-reader-and-decoder/id1372696136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 30.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [macflash.ru](https://appshunter.io/developer/493926424) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### Morse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsecode-training-to-cw-guru/id923315129)

Learn and practice Morse code with a system keyboard and LED transmitter. Features include training modes for beginners and professionals, listening comprehension exercises, and real-time message transmission via flash, screen, or sound. Supports German, Russian, and English alphabets.

**Highlights:** Morse code training system, LED transmitter for messages, Listening comprehension exercises, Text to Morse code conversion, Adjustable input speed, Multi-language alphabet support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |


### 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 Morse free?

Morse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### 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, Morse or Morse Code Reader and Decoder?

Morse Code Reader and Decoder is rated higher. Morse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Morse Code Reader and Decoder averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

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

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

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

Morse ships an update every 4 days, and Morse Code Reader and Decoder every 2 months. Most recently, Morse was updated on September 20, 2026 and Morse Code Reader and Decoder on September 23, 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.*