Comparison

Forethumb いろは vs Pali

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

Pali

Features
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“Madam, I'm Adam." "Able was I ere I saw Elba." A palindrome is a sentence that is the same whether it is read from the front or the back. Thinking up palindromes on your own is a fun but quite difficult mental exercise. With this application, you will be able to efficiently experiment with different types of palindromes. If you find a palindrome you like, save it as a favorite or share it with your friends. // Main functions // - When a character is entered in either the upper or lower frame, it will appear in the opposite frame in reverse order to create a palindrome. - The contents of the upper and lower frames can be swapped at the touch of a button, and whether or not the last character in the upper frame is repeated can be toggled. - You can also copy palindromes to the clipboard and save them to your favorites. - Saved palindromes are listed and can be deleted, reordered, or recalled. - You can also share your palindromes on Twitter.

Screenshots

Forethumb いろは4 screens
Pali3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pali at Free against Forethumb いろは's $0.99. Pali also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Forethumb いろは's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pali is free to download; Forethumb いろは costs $0.99 up front. Pali sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Forethumb いろは asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forethumb いろは ships an update every 31 months, Pali every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Forethumb いろは versus Pali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForethumb いろはPali
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuto NakamuraMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

None

Forethumb いろは

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pali

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Forethumb いろは free?
Forethumb いろは costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pali free?
Pali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forethumb いろは or Pali have ads?
Pali shows ads; Forethumb いろは does not.
Which is updated more often, Forethumb いろは or Pali?
Forethumb いろは ships an update every 31 months, and Pali every 2 months. Most recently, Forethumb いろは was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pali on October 18, 2026.

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