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SciKey - Scientific Keyboard

SciKey - Scientific Keyboard

by shazino

66 ratings
120 reviews
πŸ“š Education
πŸ”§ Utilities
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2014
  • November 21, 2019

Developer

shazino
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About

This app provides a specialized keyboard for iOS devices, offering over 3,000 scientific characters including Greek and Latin letters, mathematical symbols, and emoji. It allows for customization and works across all applications for writing and note-taking.

βœ“3,000+ scientific characters
βœ“Greek and Latin letters
βœ“Mathematical symbols
βœ“Emoji support
βœ“Customizable keyboard layout
βœ“Text snippet support
βœ“Works across all apps
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SciKey. Based on 66 reviews and a 3.0/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 24 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Great for math and science
  • πŸ’‘Highly customizable keyboard
  • πŸ’°Fair price for pro version
  • πŸš€Easy to set up and use
  • ✨Offers many useful symbols
  • πŸ’―Best math/science keyboard found
  • βœ…Works flawlessly for years
  • πŸ’ŽGame changer for notes
  • 🌟Underrated and amazing

Negative things

  • πŸ’°Requires payment for customization
  • πŸ“‰Limited options in free version
  • πŸ›Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
  • ⏳Outdated, last update 4 years ago
  • 🀏Some symbols are too small/low
  • 🚫Missing many major notations
  • πŸ’ΈUnclear upgrade process
  • 🐌Slow keyboard loading
  • πŸ“±Keys too small on iPad
  • πŸͺ«Resource-intensive
  • 🧱Keyboard freezes/stuck
  • πŸ’ΈPaid upgrade didn't upload
  • ❌Not compatible with PDF apps
  • πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈLacks basic symbols like comma/period
  • πŸ€”Unclear why some rows are for regular letters
  • πŸ‘ŽPoor design choices
  • 🚫No customer support
  • 🧩Limited structure
  • πŸ“‰Very few symbols available
  • 🚫Doesn't work at all
  • πŸͺ¦Crap without full access
  • πŸ—‘οΈGoing to trash
  • πŸ”’Requires full access (privacy concern)
  • ❓No globe key to switch keyboards
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What's New in SciKey

2.2.5

November 21, 2019

- Bug fixes

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

SciKey Pro

Fully customizable keyboard.

User reviews

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Do not install. use better alternatives

This apps requires you to pay to customize your keyboard. The unpaid version gives you an extremely limited set of options. If you're going to use mathematical/scientific keyboards, use Symbol Keyboards. The developer has a name with Chinese characters – that app will give you access to thousands of characters for free. If you have installed this app, PLEASE rate it one star like me so we can lower this app's rating to 2.9 stars. Do everything to shadowban this app from appearing in the App Store's search results. If you're writing a review, please tell other people about BETTER ALTERNATIVES.
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Doesn't work on IOS18

Hasn't been updated in four years. Will not run, keyboard will not be available when you install it.
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Need negative exponent.

Please add negative exponent to kb or at least push x^(-n) to display x with superscripted -n
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Keyboard does not run on iOS 18

Bug

Keyboard unavailable after installation

Bug

Crashes instantly on iOS 17.4.1

Bug

Customized keyboard did not upload

Bug

Restore pro link is not a link

Bug

Keyboard stuck on first key press

Bug

App operates incredibly slowly (1 keystroke every 3-4 seconds)

Bug

External keyboard bug on iPad Pro (keyboard disappears)

Bug

Cannot delete app

Bug

No globe key to switch between keyboard types

Bug

Keyboard freezes phone

Bug

Keyboard is slow to open

Bug

Glitchy

Bug

Keyboard response is incredibly slow

Bug

External keyboard bug

Bug

Keyboard is slow on iPad 2

Bug

Keyboard doesn't appear with iPad Pro keyboard attached

Bug

Keyboard stuck

Bug

Keyboard is slow

Bug

Keyboard is slow on opening

Bug

Keyboard is glitchy

Bug

Keyboard is slow on iPad 2

Bug

Keyboard doesn't appear with iPad Pro keyboard attached

Bug
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Requested Features

95 requests

Add negative exponent

Feature

Add superscript -n for x^(-n)

Feature

Add parentheses

Feature

Add superscript and subscript letters

Feature

Add negative powers and subscripts

Feature

Add superscript + and - for ionic charge

Feature

Add modifier letter small i and ΞΈ

Feature

Improve positioning of exponents 1, 2, 3

Feature

Add more pages/keyboard layouts

Feature

Add negative powers and negative subscripts

Feature

Add power set symbol

Feature

Add Theta symbol

Feature

Add more modes or key-hold options (e.g., holding '4' for '4', '⁴', 'β‚„')

Feature

Add >=, <=, ==!, Subset, Intersect, β€”>, <β€”>, Absolute =, v

Feature

Add more key rows

Feature

Add negation sign (A with a line above)

Feature

Allow control with spacebar for text editing

Feature

Long press on keyboard switch key for selection

Feature

Add shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+2 for Ξ»)

Feature

Add subscript letters for chemical states (AQ, S, L)

Feature

Add power set symbol

Feature

Add more symbols

Feature

Add 'n' and 'r' as subscripts

Feature

Add 'x' to the power of 'n'

Feature

Add conjunction symbol, disjunction, quantifiers, implication, set notation

Feature

Add xbar symbol

Feature

Add comma or point

Feature

Add 'there exists' and 'for all' symbols

Feature

Add more subscript and superscript options (alphabet, +,-)

Feature

Add capital theta, x, y, z subscripts, subscript k and s

Feature

Add integral symbol

Feature

Add capital ΞΈ, x, y, z subscripts, subscript k and s

Feature

Add |R, |N, Z, Q symbols

Feature

Add capital theta

Feature

Add equation arrow (-->) and equilibrium arrows

Feature

Add superscript + and -

Feature

Add more symbols for trigonometry

Feature

Add parenthesis

Feature

Allow rearranging keys and creating custom pages

Feature

Add 'hold on letter to get something else' feature

Feature

Add radical sign

Feature

Add more physics symbols

Feature

Add shapes for common graphs

Feature

Add more keyboard layouts

Feature

Add more keys to the layout

Feature

Add Apple modifier key symbols (command, escape, Apple logo, Twitter logo)

Feature

Add more rows of keys for iPad

Feature

Add superscript and subscript numbers

Feature

Add superscript + and -

Feature

Add subscript and superscript alphabet

Feature

Add Greek letters like ΞΌ

Feature

Add more subscripts and superscripts

Feature

Add arrow symbol for limits and functions

Feature

Remove Latin and Greek letters to make space for more symbols

Feature

Turn off keyboard sounds

Feature

Add period

Feature

Add basic symbols for calc/chem/trig kits

Feature

Add more keys

Feature

Make multiple different keyboard layouts and choose which one to use

Feature

Add parentheses

Feature

Add more symbols

Feature

Add integral symbol

Feature

Add theta

Feature

Add capital ΞΈ

Feature

Add x, y, z subscripts

Feature

Add subscript k and s

Feature

Add power notation and subscript notation

Feature

Add shapes for common graphs

Feature

Add |R, |N, Z, Q symbols

Feature

Add capital theta

Feature

Add equation arrow (-->) and equilibrium arrows

Feature

Add superscript + and -

Feature

Add more symbols for trigonometry

Feature

Add parenthesis

Feature

Allow rearranging keys and creating custom pages

Feature

Add 'hold on letter to get something else' feature

Feature

Add radical sign

Feature

Add more physics symbols

Feature

Add shapes for common graphs

Feature

Add more keyboard layouts

Feature

Add more keys to the layout

Feature

Add Apple modifier key symbols (command, escape, Apple logo, Twitter logo)

Feature

Add more rows of keys for iPad

Feature

Add superscript and subscript numbers

Feature

Add superscript + and -

Feature

Add subscript and superscript alphabet

Feature

Add Greek letters like ΞΌ

Feature

Add more subscripts and superscripts

Feature

Add arrow symbol for limits and functions

Feature

Remove Latin and Greek letters to make space for more symbols

Feature

Turn off keyboard sounds

Feature

Add period

Feature

Add basic symbols for calc/chem/trig kits

Feature

Add more keys

Feature

Make multiple different keyboard layouts and choose which one to use

Feature

FAQ

What does SciKey do?

SciKey is a specialized keyboard for iOS devices that provides access to a vast library of scientific characters. It includes Greek and Latin letters, mathematical symbols, and emoji, which are not readily available on the standard iOS keyboard. This allows users to easily input complex characters for academic, scientific, or technical writing.

What are the key features of SciKey?

The app offers over 3,000 scientific characters, including Greek and Latin letters and mathematical symbols. It is fully customizable, allowing users to build their ideal keyboard layout. Additionally, it supports text snippets and integrates seamlessly with all iOS applications, from web browsing to email composition and note-taking.

How much does SciKey cost?

The base application is free to download. However, to access the full range of over 3,000 characters and customization options, an in-app purchase is required. This unlocks the complete functionality of the scientific keyboard.

On which devices can I use SciKey?

SciKey is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem. It is compatible with your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The keyboard can be used within any application on these devices, ensuring consistent access to scientific characters wherever you need them.

What are common use cases for SciKey?

Common use cases include writing scientific papers, composing emails with technical terms, taking notes in STEM classes, solving mathematical problems, and creating documents that require specialized symbols. It's also useful for anyone who frequently needs to type characters outside the standard alphabet and punctuation.