Forethumb vs ZennWidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forethumb
This keyboard app allows users to input text on their iOS devices using Morse code. It offers single-key or paddle input methods, with options for sound feedback and customizable gap lengths. It supports alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese characters.
- Morse code input (single key or paddle)
- Sound feedback on input
- Swipe gestures for delete/space
- Customizable gap length
- Supports alphabets, numbers, symbols, Japanese
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Forethumb enables you to input characters on your iOS device with morse code. You can type sentences blindfold, if you memorized morse code for forethumb. [Function] - Character input is possible by single key type or paddle type Morse input. - The sound is played when you input the morse code. - In the case of the single key type, swiping the key to the left will "delete" and swiping to the right will "enter space". - You can change the default gap length. [Functional Limitations] - The characters that you can enter are alphabets, numbers, some symbols, and Japanese. [Attention] - You have to do the additional procedure of Forethumb to use it (Settings -> General -> Keyboard). - Then, you also have to turn on the "Full Access" for Forethumb. * Please don’t worry; The developer does not collect your data at all. [Support] - Please do not hesitate to contact the developer for any defect reports or questions/requests. - The developer will consider any requests about additional function. - The developer may end support for older iOS without notice.
ZennWidget
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ZennWidgetは、エンジニアのための情報共有サイトであるZennの記事一覧をウィジェットに表示するアプリです。 Zennは、エンジニアが技術的な知見や経験を共有するためのプラットフォームであり、多くのエンジニアが自身の知見を発信しています。 しかし、Zennの記事を読むためには、Webサイトにアクセスする必要があります。 そこで、ZennWidgetはユーザーがZennの記事を手軽に閲覧できるようにすることを目的としています。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ZennWidget at Free against Forethumb's $0.99. ZennWidget also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). 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
ZennWidget is free to download; Forethumb costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Forethumb ships an update every 2 weeks, ZennWidget daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forethumb | ZennWidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takuto Nakamura | taishin miyamoto |
In-app purchases
Forethumb
No in-app purchases
ZennWidget
No in-app purchases









