Phakchi vs One North
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phakchi
This keyboard app offers an optimized layout for typing Thai on iPhones, addressing the small key size of standard keyboards. It features a familiar arrangement, color-coded keys, and options for learners.
- Optimized 6x8 key layout for iPhone
- Familiar key arrangement
- Color-coded keys for easy identification
- Dictionary-order layout option for learners
- One-handed typing support
- Six input modes
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. Welcome to Phakchi! The standard Thai keyboard (Kedmanee) is popular and widely used. However, since it was originally designed for computers with a 5-row × 12-column layout, the keys become very small on an iPhone screen, which often leads to mistaps. Phakchi solves this problem by adopting a 6-row × 8-column layout while keeping a familiar key arrangement similar to the standard keyboard. This makes it easier for experienced Thai typists to type comfortably on an iPhone. In addition, Phakchi also offers a dictionary-order layout for consonants, making it fun and accessible even for Thai learners who are still getting used to the script. 2. Features (1) Easy Thai typing on iPhone – Thanks to the 6×8 key layout. (2) Familiar key arrangement – Similar to the standard Thai keyboard, so you can type fast right away. (3) Color-coded keys – Consonants are black, vowels and tone marks are blue, making characters easier to find. (4) Dictionary-order layout option – Great for Thai learners. (5) Helpful key labels – Shows dictionary-order numbers on consonants and pronunciation marks on all characters. (6) One-handed typing – Available via the L, C, and R keys shown on the first screen.* (7) Six input modes – A-side and B-side (for frequently/less frequently used Thai letters), numbers, symbols, Thai numerals, and English letters. *The L/C/R keys temporarily disappear while typing in Thai, but they reappear after rotating the iPhone and returning it to the normal position. 3.Compatibility etc. (1)Compatibility ·iPhone: Compatible with iPhone SE (2nd generation) to iPhone 17 series ·iPad: Compatible with iPad (5th generation) to iPad with A16 chip (2)Operating System ·iOS: Supports iOS 15.0 – iOS 18.x and iOS 26.x ·iPadOS: Supports iPadOS 15.0 – iPadOS 26.x (3)Interface Languages English, Thai, Japanese (Information as of November 2025) 4.Initial Settings [1] Keyboard Setup ·On the iOS Home screen, tap the Settings icon. ·Go to General → Keyboard → Add New Keyboard... ·Tap Phakchi to add it to your keyboards. [2] Enabling Key Tap Sounds (Allow Full Access) ·Go to Settings → Accessibility → Keyboards and Input. ·Tap Full Keyboard Access. ·Turn on the Full Keyboard Access switch. ·Once this setting is enabled, you can control key tap sounds on or off from the switch inside the host app. 5.Usage Tips • To switch between Side A and Side B, use the key labeled [to sideB] or [to sideA]. • After typing a character on Side B, the keyboard automatically returns to Side A. • If you want to type multiple keys on Side B, tap the hold key first, then tap the characters you want to enter. • Side B hold mode can be canceled by tapping the hold key again or switching to another mode. • To enter Thai numerals, tap the [T123] key. On iPhone, you can access this from the [123] number mode. 6. About the Developer ·Name: Takayuki Imai ·Email: snowysap@gmail.com ·Support Website: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/ 7. Privacy Policy ·The app does not transmit any information typed on the keyboard over the Internet. ·The developer will never disclose or sell any personal information such as your name, email address, or communication content without your consent.
One North
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One North is a digital access key for tenants & their employees at Solaris One North building. The app is required for entry and exit of security gates at both the North and South blocks and usage of cargo lifts (request for permission at reception counter). Users may use the app to invite guests, whom will receive a digital access card via email to access the security gates. Access to the app is limited to building tenants & their employees only, please request for an account from your company's system administrator. Guests to the building may receive a digital guest access card from their respective inviter or request for one from the reception counter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: One North at Free against Phakchi's $2.99. One North also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
One North is free to download; Phakchi costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phakchi ships an update every 5 months, One North every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phakchi | One North |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takayuki Imai | Chimeric Technologies Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Phakchi
No in-app purchases
One North
No in-app purchases









