Comparison

Code keyboard vs xKeyboard

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

Head to head
About

Code keyboard

This utility keyboard enhances your mobile coding experience by providing specialized suggestions and shortcuts for various programming languages. It offers quick input for operators and customizable themes for comfortable use.

Highlights
  • Keyword and block suggestions
  • Quick pop-up for operators
  • Customizable night and white themes
  • Support for multiple programming languages
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Sometime you need to write and test your code right in your iPhone/iPad, this keyboard help you type it faster. *Features -Support keywords and block suggestions for many common languages -Support quick pop-up and a layout for input operators faster. -Nice night and white themes *Current supported languages: objective-c,swift, c#, c/c++, css/html, go, java, javascript, perl, php, python, ruby, shell.

About

xKeyboard

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard layouts
  • Symbol and Unicode integration
  • Specialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
  • Template-based creation
  • Use in text editing apps
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Using xKeyboard, you can create a custom keyboard that includes layout, keys, symbols, and Unicode. The created custom keyboard can be used in text editing software on iPhone and iPad, such as Word, PPT, Excel, notes, and can also be used in text editing boxes. Built-in Keyboards - Unicode Keyboard - ABC Keyboard - ASCII Keyboard - Digits Keyboard : Binary, Integer, Decimal, Octonary, Hexadecimal - Collection Keyboard : Symbols, Words, Sentences - IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Keyboard : IPA English ( DJ, K.K. ) - Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Music Language - Word Keyboards: English, French, German, Spanish ... - Code-Word Keyboards: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional ... Culture - Astrology Keyboard: 12 zodiac signs, 10 celestial bodies, full set of aspects, elements, moon phases and auxiliary symbols - I Ching Keyboard - Chess Keyboard: Chess notation keyboard, chess symbols - Chinese Chess Keyboard: Chinese chess notation keyboard - Dice Keyboard - Mahjong Keyboard - Playing Cards Keyboard ---------- Custom - Layout: Custom layouts are better suited for specialized input scenarios. - Environment: Different environments have different rules - Certain keyboards can serve as templates, allowing you to build custom keyboards faster and more easily. ---------- Privacy : We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. xKeyboard does not require network access, and Allow Full Access is not necessary. If users Allow Full Access, the following functions will be enabled: - Copy, Paste, Cut : these functions will call UIPasteboard APIs. ---------- Tips: 1. If the xKeyboard is not visible in Settings > Keyboards, then reboot the device and reinstall 2. If you could not find xKeyboard when tap globe key : Remove xKeyboard in the system settings, re-add it. ---------- Charging method: Most of the features of this software are paid for, but before purchasing, we hope that users can know if the software has the desired features and if it is possible to customize a keyboard that the user wants. Therefore, the software can be downloaded for free and allows users to try creating a keyboard before paying. Terms of Use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/b2a855c32ffe Privacy Policy : https://www.jianshu.com/p/46e225ffbc59

Screenshots

Code keyboard4 screens
xKeyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code keyboard at none against xKeyboard's 3. Code keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). xKeyboard's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 24%) and ratings volume (178 vs 43). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Code keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Code keyboard against 3.2 for xKeyboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 178 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Code keyboard's written reviews are positive against 39% of xKeyboard's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code keyboard versus xKeyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode keyboardxKeyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (43 ratings)3.2 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews39.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43178 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLE SANG煦 张

Customer experience

Code keyboard

All ratings43 ratings
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative72.0%

xKeyboard

All ratings178 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.2%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Code keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xKeyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to delete/edit keys
  • Installed keyboards don't show custom layouts
  • App crashes on certain script/language changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export/share custom keyboards
  • Improve keyboard customization workflow
  • Implement swipe typing and autocorrect
  • Add more language/script support
  • Allow creating custom characters/symbols

In-app purchases

None

Code keyboard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

xKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
  • VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP - Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Code keyboard free?
Code keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xKeyboard free?
xKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code keyboard or xKeyboard?
xKeyboard is rated higher. Code keyboard averages 3.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while xKeyboard averages 3.2 from 178 ratings.
Do Code keyboard or xKeyboard have ads?
Neither Code keyboard nor xKeyboard shows ads.

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