Morse code is a communication method for transmitting or sending messages using sequences of dots and dashes. It is commonly used to send radio and SOS signals using sound or light and comes in handy during natural disasters or emergencies.
Worried about how to use or understand Morse code? Here are the best Morse code apps for iPhone that use flashlight, haptic feedback, and audio cues to communicate.
- Morse code keys
- Morse code reader and decoder
- Mors-It
- Flashlight and Morse utility
- Morse code translator
- Mors Mania
1. Morse Code Keys – Editors’ Choice
If you are looking for an app that will allow you to learn, practice and memorize Morse code for various numbers and alphabets, Morse Code Trainer is for you.
It provides a panel for beginners or beginners to repeat practical lessons. You can switch to one-touch mode as you master Morse code. As you practice, it displays a percentage completion tracker to show your progress for each alphabet, character, or number.
Although this app is aimed at beginners, you can download recommended resources from within the app to gain additional knowledge. You can choose the free version which contains some unobtrusive ads. But switching to premium removes the displayed ads.
pros
- Simple and clear user interface
- Practical lessons for beginners
- Provides fast learning
Minuses
- There are no advanced lessons in the free version
Price: Free
2. Morse code reader and decoder – lots of practical lessons
Morse Code Translator app provides you with a wide range of features that allow you to learn and practice Morse code. It includes about 100 practical lessons at three different difficulty levels.
Another cool feature is that it allows you to convert Morse code to text and vice versa. In addition, you can transmit Morse code in four different forms (sound, flash, vibration, and screen). There is also a dictionary of sorts for every alphabet, character, and number, including what they represent in Morse code. In addition, you can save the written Morse code.
The user interface is attractive, making it easy to navigate the app. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can’t go wrong with this app. One of the few downsides of the app is that you have to subscribe to access most of the lessons.
pros
- Convenient user interface and excellent user experience
- Transmitting Morse code in four different ways
- A list of alphabets, symbols, numbers and their corresponding Morse codes has been compiled.
Minuses
- A bit expensive
Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $2.99)
3. Morse-It – reads audio signals
Looking for something extra? This unique feature sets the Morse-It app apart from other apps. In addition to being able to translate words into Morse code and vice versa, it can interpret Morse audio codes; this gives you the ability to receive and read audio signals.
You can also download the audio file from the translated message and send it to other people. Morse-It can transmit signals through a variety of media, including screen, flashlight, and sound. However, you must unlock premium features to enjoy the best of what Morse-It has to offer, including practice questions, a Morse code dictionary, and more.
pros
- Translates audio Morse code to text in real time
- Audio files are available for download and sharing
- Provides a Morse code binary tree diagram.
Minuses
- The application is available only by subscription
Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $4.99)
4. Flashlight and Morse utility – Superfast
The Flashlight and Morse Utility app has a simple user interface that allows you to convert texts into Morse codes. If you need to copy translated codes, the application provides a great option for this. It transmits codes through sound or light. The app has a flashlight feature that you can customize to perform various functions.
The Flashlight and Morse Utility app also has an SOS option that can send emergency messages. Cons include the occasional ad that pops up during use and the relatively small text field.
pros
- It has low memory usage
- Has SOS function
- Adjustable flashlight function
Minuses
- User interface could be better
Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
5. Morse Code Translator app is the best for beginners
Morse code translator app is another app that provides features for users to learn, memorize and apply Morse code. It is similar to a Morse code reading and decoding application and provides a set of alphabets, symbols, numbers and their respective alphabets.
The application also helps to translate text into Morse code. For various options, you can choose to send messages using flashlight or sound. Unfortunately, the app contains ads. And there is no option to remove them, since it’s completely free.
pros
- Copy-paste texts and codes
- Completely free
- Allows you to save Morse codes to the application
Minuses
- ads
Price: Free
6. Morse Mania – Learn Morse Code
Do you think it’s the icing on the cake? This app is Morse Mania! The super cool user interface shows why the app is so popular. You can learn and practice Morse code as you progress through the 270 levels of available lessons.
In addition, it transmits Morse code through five different outputs (tactile effect, flashing light, sound, flashlight and light + sound). It offers up to nine different keyboard layouts. It also supports an external keyboard which provides an almost gaming experience. There is also a progress indicator to help you follow the progress of the lesson. The app has a list of abbreviations and interpretable Morse code that you can learn and practice. It also gives you the ability to create and save Morse code.
Another interesting feature of this app is that it is community oriented and can work offline. And what could be more fun than making friends while studying? If you want to add chat to the fun of Morse Mania, you can download Morse Chat; this is the recommended chat in the app. However, you need to subscribe to premium to enjoy all the benefits.
pros
- Super cool user interface
- Different keyboard layout
- Chat community
- Without advertising
Minuses
- it’s quite expensive
Price: Free (In-app purchases start at $0.99)
Completion…
It’s impossible to say where life skills like Morse code might come in handy. It is even convenient for explorers, campers and adventurers. And if you’re planning to serve in the navy or the army, you might want to do an internship before you start your career. Why are you learning Morse code? Let me know in the comments section below.