Comparison

Telegraph vs ITU Morse Codes

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

Head to head
About

Telegraph

Learn and practice Morse code through engaging games. Explore various themed scenes to test your knowledge and recall the historical significance of this communication system. A fun way to master the international Morse code alphabet.

Highlights
  • Morse code learning games
  • Themed play scenes
  • International Morse code chart
  • Historical communication practice
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
Features
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HOW TO MEMORIZE MORSE CODE AND HAVE FUN? EASY ANSWER:BY PLAYING GAMES. LET’S PLAY TELEGRAPH AND RECOLLECT THE GOOD OLD DAYS! YOU CAN CHOOSE DIFFERENT SCENES TO PLAY WITH, AS FOLLOWING: - Mona Lisa's secret smile - Espionage Finger Signaling - Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michelangelo - The Creation of Adam - Burj Khalifa up in the air - Butterflies Flapping - Bunny Winking - Panda Laid Back - Wartime Propaganda Posters - Uncle Sam - Rosie The Riveter - Ukiyo-E Prints - Chimps Smiling - Signal Lamp - Lightning - Traditional Telegraph-Use in Military - Missile Firing - Oil Lamp - Flower Blooming - Statue of Liberty Holding the Torch INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE A •ー B ー••• C ー•ー• D ー•• E • F ••ー• G ーー• H •••• I •• J •ーーー K ー•ー L •ー•• M ーー N ー• O ーーー P •ーー• Q ーー•ー R •ー• S ••• T ー U ••ー V •••ー W •ーー X ー••ー Y ー•ーー Z ーー•• Morse code has been in use for more than 160 years, longer than any other electrical coding system. International Morse code today is most popular among amateur radio operators. Morse code has been employed as an assistive technology, helping people with a variety of disabilities to communicate.

About

ITU Morse Codes

Features
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A simple yet powerful Morse code coder and decoder application. The input of the dashes and dots it simple enough to enter them without actually looking at the iPhone screen. Various decoding options present the codes using common alternative representations including di/da and ti/ta. The player supports sending the morse signals using the torch, the screen, or the speaker of the iPhone. You can too enter and decode the dashes and dots using the Apple Watch. As a plus, the Apple Watch can also serve as a reference with the complete ITU alphabet and various helper representations.

Screenshots

Telegraph4 screens
ITU Morse Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Telegraph at every 4 months against ITU Morse Codes's every 27 months. Telegraph also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). ITU Morse Codes's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Telegraph costs $1.99 and ITU Morse Codes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telegraph ships an update every 4 months, ITU Morse Codes every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Telegraph versus ITU Morse Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelegraphITU Morse Codes
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 姜Laurent Rodier

In-app purchases

None

Telegraph

No in-app purchases

None

ITU Morse Codes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telegraph free?
Telegraph costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ITU Morse Codes free?
ITU Morse Codes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Telegraph or ITU Morse Codes have ads?
Neither Telegraph nor ITU Morse Codes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telegraph or ITU Morse Codes?
Telegraph ships an update every 4 months, and ITU Morse Codes every 27 months. Most recently, Telegraph was updated on September 17, 2026 and ITU Morse Codes on September 22, 2026.

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