Comparison

Forethumb いろは vs Decision Maker

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

Head to head
About

Forethumb いろは

This app enables Japanese Morse code input on your iOS device. Once you memorize the codes, you can type even with your eyes closed. It supports single-key or paddle input with audible feedback and customizable spacing.

Highlights
  • Japanese Morse code input
  • Single-key or paddle input
  • Audible Morse feedback
  • Customizable space intervals
  • Swipe gestures for delete/space
Features
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「Forethumb いろは」はあなたのiOSデバイス上で和文モールス符号による文字入力を可能とします。 モールス符号を暗記させしてしまえば、目隠しをしても文字を入力することができます。 【機能】 ・単鍵式またはパドル式のモールス入力により文字入力が可能です。 ・モールスの入力時に音が鳴ります。 ・単鍵式の場合、キーを左にスワイプすると「削除」、右にスワイプすると「空白の入力」ができます。 ・空白(各点の間隔)の基本長を変更することが可能です。 【注意点】 ご利用にはキーボードの追加設定が必要です(設定 -> 一般 -> キーボード)。 また、音を鳴らすためには「フルアクセスの許可」をオンにする必要があります。 ※「フルアクセスの許可」によるデータ収集は一切行いませんのでご安心ください。 【サポート】 ・不具合報告やご質問・ご要望はお気軽にご連絡ください。 ・機能追加に関しましても対応を検討させていただきます。 ・開発者は予告なく古いiOSへのサポートを終了することがあります。

About

Decision Maker

Features
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Stop Hesitating, Start Deciding! "Decision Maker" is the ultra-simple decision support app that instantly solves your indecisiveness. Let chance decide for you! Like a roulette, it randomly and fairly determines your choice. From today's lunch and cafe selection to life's crossroads like career paths, job changes, and marriage – it supports your worries in every situation. It's incredibly easy to use. Just enter your options and tap the "Decide" button. It's so simple, you can use it instantly without any explanation. Effective for these "Hesitations": Daily Choices: Lunch, dinner, drinks, choosing a restaurant... Shopping: Clothes, accessories, home appliances... To buy or not to buy? Plans: Travel destinations, date plans, weekend activities... Presented by Teruyuki Suyama, Yoshito Hasegawa, Tomoya Murakawa Email : murahaseteru.toho52@gmail.com For improvements, bug reports, or other inquiries, please contact us at the above address.

Screenshots

Forethumb いろは4 screens
Decision Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decision Maker at Free against Forethumb いろは's $0.99. Decision Maker also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months). Forethumb いろは's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Decision Maker is free to download; Forethumb いろは costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forethumb いろは ships an update every 31 months, Decision Maker every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Forethumb いろは versus Decision Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForethumb いろはDecision Maker
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraTeruyuki Suyama

In-app purchases

None

Forethumb いろは

No in-app purchases

None

Decision Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forethumb いろは free?
Forethumb いろは costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decision Maker free?
Decision Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forethumb いろは or Decision Maker have ads?
Decision Maker shows ads; Forethumb いろは does not.
Which is updated more often, Forethumb いろは or Decision Maker?
Forethumb いろは ships an update every 31 months, and Decision Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Forethumb いろは was updated on September 17, 2026 and Decision Maker on September 17, 2026.

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