Forethumb vs Wifi Rig CTRL
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.
Wifi Rig CTRL
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【WireGuard VPN セットアップ改善】 ・セットアップ中に IP アドレスを変更しても API キー設定が確実に完了するよう修正 ・sudo パスワード入力欄を復活（SETUP Pi 未実施の Pi にも対応） ・API キー設定を sudo 不要の方式に変更（既存 Pi との互換性向上） 【FT8 改善】 ・CQ 送信を複数回行っても1回しか表示されなかった問題を修正 ・Update Pi 後に FT8 デコードが停止する問題を修正（SSE 再接続時に自動再開） ・mfsk-decode 未ビルド時のアラートが再接続後も消えない問題を修正 【Raspberry Pi セットアップ改善】 ・SETUP Pi 完了後に「次に UPDATE 画面で Update Pi を実行」と案内表示 ・Update Pi 実行時に mfsk-decode ビルドを自動開始（10〜20 分） ・アプリ内蔵ファイルを SFTP で直接 Pi に転送（GitHub 依存を排除） 【Pi API 更新（要 Update Pi）】 ・USB オーディオ音量初期化で "Master" コントロールにも対応（FT8 TX 出力改善） ・NOPASSWD 設定を強化（daemon-reload・mkdir・tee を追加）
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wifi Rig CTRL at Free against Forethumb's $0.99. Wifi Rig CTRL also leads on update cadence (every 2 days 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
Wifi Rig CTRL 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, Wifi Rig CTRL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forethumb | Wifi Rig CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takuto Nakamura | JIRO UENO |
In-app purchases
Forethumb
No in-app purchases
Wifi Rig CTRL
No in-app purchases
