Comparison

GBKey한글 vs 네이버 스마트보드

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GBKey한글

This keyboard app offers a unique input method for Korean characters using simple tap or drag gestures. Easily switch between Korean, number/symbol, and phrase keyboards with intuitive swipes. It streamlines common actions like spacing, deleting, and new lines.

Highlights
  • Tap or drag to input Korean characters
  • Drag to switch between Korean, number/symbol, and phrase keyboards
  • Dedicated buttons for space, delete, and new lines
  • Intuitive gesture-based controls
  • Simple and straightforward interface
Features
Read full description

'GBKey한글'은 단순하고 직관적인 동작으로 문자를 입력하는 한글 키보드 입니다. O 탭 또는 드레그 동작으로 문자를 입력합니다.
   - 버튼 중심 방향으로 드레그 합니다. O 탭 또는 드레그 동작으로 키보드를 변경할 수 있습니다. - 한글 키보드로 변경: 탭 - 숫자 및 기호 키보드로 변경: 우방향으로 드레그 - 상용구 키보드로 변경: 좌방향으로 드레그 

O 공백, 삭제, 줄바꿈은 버튼 터치로 실행됩니다.

 O 홈페이지 : www.gbkey.io O 페이스북 페이지 : www.facebook.com/gbkeyApp

About

네이버 스마트보드

This keyboard app offers integrated search, real-time translation, and drawing tools directly within your messaging. It learns your typing habits to provide smarter suggestions and custom text shortcuts, enhancing your communication experience.

Highlights
  • Integrated search within keyboard
  • Real-time translation (Korean to English, Chinese, Japanese)
  • Drawing and sticker support
  • Smart suggestions and custom text shortcuts
  • Voice typing and voice recognition translation
  • Customizable Korean keyboard layouts
  • Keyboard background image customization
Read full description

The more you use, the easier it gets. Search and translation are available on the keyboard. You also can use stickers or your own drawings. Take a look at NAVER SmartBoard, a keyboard app that just fits you. 1. It gests smarter as you use it. You can use suggestions from SmartBoard such as words, corrections, or emojis. Custom texts help you enter long sentences each with a single tap while Quick Keys let your favorite shortened phrases stay in a single key. You can not only change Korean syllables to Chinese characters but also type with your voice. 2. Search while you keep texting You don't have to switch to a search app during a conversation. Finding information of restaurants, movies, weather, and shopping has never been easier. Stay where you are and get things done! 3. Real-time translation as you type in. Don't be afraid of texting or emailing with foreigners any more. Just type in Korean and SmartBoard does the rest translating into English, Chinese (Simplified), or Japanese using N2MT technology. Using voice recognition while translating is even useful. 4. A single drawing wins the speech. Sometimes it's a lot better to show a picture than to describe in words. Draw anything you want to send either on a empty canvas or a picture in your gallery! 5. Customize your keyboard Accustomed to a certain Korean layout? SmartBoard supports major Korean layouts such as "2-set Korean", "Danmoum", "Cheonjiin", "Naratgul", and "Vega". If you were frustrated with "Danmoum" before, meet our "Danmoum+" that has an additional SHIFT key. You also can set any images for the keyboard background.

Screenshots

GBKey한글4 screens
네이버 스마트보드4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 네이버 스마트보드 at Free against GBKey한글's $0.99. GBKey한글's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

네이버 스마트보드 is free to download; GBKey한글 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GBKey한글 ships an update every 6 weeks, 네이버 스마트보드 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GBKey한글 versus 네이버 스마트보드: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGBKey한글네이버 스마트보드
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.1 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAE CHEOL CHEONNAVER Corp.

Customer experience

GBKey한글

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

네이버 스마트보드

All ratings324 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative19.8%

Bugs and requests

GBKey한글

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

네이버 스마트보드

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard fails to load or switch to default keyboard
  • Clipboard feature not working as expected
  • Certain special characters not recognized or displayed properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more languages like Chinese, Arabic, and Thai
  • Improve autocorrect and grammar suggestions for English
  • Allow users to fully customize keyboard layout and key sizes
  • Implement swipe-to-type functionality

In-app purchases

None

GBKey한글

No in-app purchases

None

네이버 스마트보드

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GBKey한글 free?
GBKey한글 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 네이버 스마트보드 free?
네이버 스마트보드 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GBKey한글 or 네이버 스마트보드 have ads?
Neither GBKey한글 nor 네이버 스마트보드 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GBKey한글 or 네이버 스마트보드?
GBKey한글 ships an update every 6 weeks, and 네이버 스마트보드 monthly. Most recently, GBKey한글 was updated on November 2, 2026 and 네이버 스마트보드 on November 5, 2026.

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