Phakchi vs Thai Keyboard
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.
Thai Keyboard
Type in Thai script effortlessly with this keyboard app. It offers phonetic typing, stylish fonts, and custom themes. Easily switch between Thai and English for seamless communication across all your favorite apps.
- Phonetic Thai typing using English letters
- Stylish Thai fonts
- Customizable keyboard themes
- Easy Thai-English language switching
- Save and reuse Thai text
- Social media bio support
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Thai Font Keyboard – Fast and Stylish Thai Typing Easy and fast Thai typing is the first priority of this Thai Keyboard. Whether you are looking for a beautiful Thai font, a Thai typing pad, or a custom Thai keyboard for iPhone, this app has it all. It supports phonetic Avro-style typing, allowing you to type in Thai script effortlessly using an English keyboard. With Thai Keyboard, you can write in stylish Thai letters in any application on iPhone. Use the Thai font keyboard to create unique social media bios, Instagram stories, and WhatsApp chats in beautiful Thai fonts. Key Features of Thai Font Keyboard Fast Thai typing with an easy-to-use interface Phonetic Thai keyboard to type Thai using English letters Custom keyboard themes with more than fifty beautiful keyboard designs Thai English keyboard to switch between Thai and English typing easily Save Thai text and use saved messages anytime Social media compatibility to write Thai bio for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Snapchat Works with all apps, including Notes, photo editing, and designing apps Modes in Thai Keyboard App Thai Mode to type only in Thai script A equals Thai Letter Mode to type Thai using English characters for easy pronunciation A equals A Mode to type English and Thai text together Best Thai Keyboard for iPhone – Customize Your Experience Change the keyboard theme and design from settings Easily switch app language to Thai or English Works in all apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and more Why Choose This Thai Keyboard App Best Thai typing app for iPhone with fast and accurate predictions Supports stylish Thai fonts for a unique typing experience Perfect for social media to write Thai text on images or Instagram bio in Thai Easiest keypad to write Thai alphabets, letters, and words Works with all iPhone apps that allow text input Thai font Keyboard App offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: 1 month Subscription Subscription cost: $2.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Month Subscription name: Yearly Subscription Subscription cost: $24.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Year Subscription name: Lifetime Subscription Subscription cost: $29.99 (USD) Subscription duration: Lifetime Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link http://www.igeniusdev.com/terms Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – You can read our privacy policy - http://www.igeniusdev.com/privacy – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Would you like more features? Let us know, we are ready to improvise it for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Thai Keyboard at Free against Phakchi's $2.99. Phakchi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On ads, 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
Thai Keyboard is free to download; Phakchi costs $2.99 up front. Thai Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phakchi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phakchi ships an update every 5 months, Thai Keyboard every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phakchi | Thai Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takayuki Imai | iGeniusDev Technology |
Customer experience
Phakchi
Thai Keyboard
In-app purchases
Phakchi
No in-app purchases
Thai Keyboard
- Thai English Keyboard$2.991 Month
- Thai Keyboard for Thais$24.991 Year
- Thai Keyboard writing.$29.99








