Comparison

Second Keyboard Lite vs SolarScout

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

Head to head
About

Second Keyboard Lite

Create and customize your own keyboard with advanced features. Design the appearance and functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Share and edit your creations across devices with iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable QWERTY keyboard
  • Change background color and image
  • Edit HTML/CSS for key layout
  • Define keyboard functionality with JavaScript
  • iCloud integration for cross-device editing
  • Export/Import keyboard files
  • Glossary keyboard for quick word input
Features
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Second Keyboard Lite is the keyboard just for you. You can add extra features that are flexible and can be customized to suit your purpose. ** General Keyboard ** - This keyboard is a QWERTY keyboard for entering letters, numbers, or symbols. - You can change the background color or image, key-top color and font. ** Customizable HTML keyboard ** Using the dialog panel on your iPhone/iPad - Graphical User Interface(GUI) can be used to change the keyboard appearance such as a color, background image or key-top font. Editing Source Files on your iPhone/iPad - You can edit the HTML/CSS files that define the layout of keys, keyboard appearance, and key assignment. You can also define keyboard functionality in JavaScript using Keyboard Functions. You can create elaborate keyboards by editing the HTML that defines the keyboard! ** The following descriptions are about the functionalities provided in In-App-Purchases ** Editing Source Files on your desktop/laptop - It is difficult to edit the file on a small device such as an iPhone. It is easier and more efficient to edit it on a desktop/laptop with a HTML authoring tool or helper tool such as Safari Web Inspector. Using iCloud integration feature - You can send and load your keyboards via iCloud Drive using iCloud integration. You send your keyboards to iCloud then edit your keyboards on desktop/laptop using any tools you are familiar with. After changing the files, load editing version from iCloud, and use it on your iPhone/iPad. This operation is very smooth. Using Export/Import feature - You can export all the files composing a keyboard using Export command. After changing the files, you can import them to Second Keyboard using Import command. Before buying these features, you can try them for free with one keyboard, but only one! Using these extra features, you can have heaps of options to create an original keyboard with HTML, limited only by your imagination! Additional keyboard Glossary Keyboard - This keyboard is for searching for a word: for e.g. Technical terminology that you have already registered. With "Glossary Keyboard", you can search registered word lists and input them by selection. - You input some string using the keyboard. Words containing the input string are displayed at the top of the keyboard. When you tap one of them, the word is entered. - You can change registered word lists.

About

SolarScout

This app provides advanced analytics and real-time insights for VEX Robotics competitions. It features a unique ranking system, match prediction, and alliance optimization to give teams a competitive edge. Stay updated with live match information and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Advanced Solarize Ranking System
  • Match Prediction Engine
  • Alliance Optimization
  • Quickview Match Access
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island Integration
  • Smart Notifications System
  • Event & Team Insights
Features
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SolarScout is an all-in-one scouting app for VEX Robotics, supporting VEX IQ, VEX V5, and VEX U. It combines advanced analytics, real-time insights, and a streamlined interface to give teams a competitive edge. Features: ▸ Advanced Solarize Ranking System A next-generation ranking model that goes beyond traditional systems like TrueSkill, evaluating teams based on match difficulty, score quality, and overall performance consistency. ▸ Match Prediction Engine Accurately predicts match outcomes and alliance performance using Solarize-powered analytics and historical data. ▸ Alliance Optimization Generates optimal alliance combinations using advanced algorithms to maximize winning potential during selection. ▸ Quickview Match Access Instantly view your upcoming matches upon opening the app, with a clean, intuitive layout for fast navigation. ▸ Live Activities & Dynamic Island Integration Real-time match updates directly on your lock screen and Dynamic Island, keeping you informed without opening the app. ▸ Smart Notifications System Timely alerts for upcoming matches, results, and event updates so you never miss critical moments. ▸ Event & Team Insights Comprehensive access to event schedules, rankings, team stats, and performance trends in one place. ▸ Clean, Modern UI Designed for speed and clarity, allowing users to access key information quickly with minimal friction. ▸ Seamless User Experience Built for efficiency during competitions, ensuring fast load times, smooth navigation, and reliable performance under pressure.

Screenshots

Second Keyboard Lite4 screens
SolarScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarScout at none against Second Keyboard Lite's 4. Second Keyboard Lite's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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. Second Keyboard Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SolarScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Second Keyboard Lite against 5.0 for SolarScout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Second Keyboard Lite versus SolarScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond Keyboard LiteSolarScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAteralDABAO ZHANG

Customer experience

Second Keyboard Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SolarScout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Second Keyboard Lite

One-time4
  • Emoticon Keyboard$0.99
  • Export/Import Keyboard$1.99
  • Glossary Keyboard$1.99
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  • iCloud Integration$1.99
None

SolarScout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Second Keyboard Lite free?
Second Keyboard Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarScout free?
SolarScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Second Keyboard Lite or SolarScout?
Second Keyboard Lite and SolarScout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Second Keyboard Lite or SolarScout have ads?
Neither Second Keyboard Lite nor SolarScout shows ads.

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