This app is a powerful input method engine supporting a vast array of input schemes, including phonetic, shape-based, and dialectal languages. It offers a flexible framework for various typing needs, from standard Pinyin and Wubi to specialized codes and historical pronunciations.
What We Love
- ✨ Highly customizable input schemes and configurations
- 🎯 Supports multiple input methods (Pinyin, Cantonese, Wubi, Zhuyin, etc.)
- 🔒 Open-source and privacy-focused (no data collection)
- ⚡ Smooth performance with proper configuration
- 🎨 Customizable keyboard layouts and themes
- 📱 Cross-platform consistency (iOS, Mac, Windows, Android)
- 💾 User-friendly word library management
- 🌐 Support for various dialects and regional variants
- 🎓 Excellent for users wanting input method freedom
- 🔄 WebDAV synchronization support
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- ❌ Poor documentation for setup and configuration
- 😕 Steep learning curve for average users
- ⚠️ Configuration issues with custom schemas
- 🔌 Keyboard responsiveness and typing lag
- 🎯 Candidate word selection sometimes fails
- 📋 Missing advertised input schemes in free version
- 🔤 Nine-palace grid input needs improvement
- 💬 Inadequate customer support and communication
- 🚫 Crashes on specific iOS versions
- 🎪 Paywalls for essential features like file editor
