Comparison

NguyenKey vs StopTheScript

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

Head to head
About

NguyenKey

This keyboard simplifies Vietnamese input by using consonants, vowels, and tone marks instead of individual letters. It automates screen switching and offers phonetic symbols for learners. Supports one-handed typing on iPhone.

Highlights
  • Simplified Vietnamese input
  • Automated consonant/vowel screen switching
  • Tone mark entry
  • Phonetic symbols for learners
  • One-handed keyboard option (iPhone)
  • Integrated input modes
Features
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■ Background of the App NguyenKey is a new Vietnamese keyboard app designed to overcome the challenges of traditional Telex and VNI methods — such as the hassle of memorizing key combinations and the number of taps required. By separating the keyboard into dedicated Consonant and Vowel screens with automatic switching and multi-letter keys, NguyenKey enables a natural typing rhythm with significantly fewer taps. ■ Key Features • Automatic Screen Switching for Rhythmic Typing Consonant and vowel screens are separated and switch automatically as you type, allowing for a seamless, rhythmic input experience. • Multi-Letter Keys to Reduce Taps Consonant keys combining up to 3 letters and diphthongs available with a single tap greatly reduce the number of taps needed per word. • Intuitive Tone Input — No Memorization Required Simply select one of the 6 tone shift keys before choosing a vowel. There is no need to memorize complex key combinations. • Compact 6×7 Layout Optimized for One-Handed Use Specifically designed for smartphones, the compact 6×7 grid makes one-handed typing easy and comfortable. • Convenient Shift Key Options Includes a White Shift Key (capitalizes the next character) and a Black Shift Key (Caps Lock). • Phonetic Symbols (IPA) Display Optionally display International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols on consonant and vowel keys. Supports both Northern (Standard) and Southern dialects. It can also display pronunciation conditions, such as when the mouth needs to be closed after a final consonant. • 4 Typing Modes Easily switch between Vietnamese, English, Numbers, and Symbols modes. ■ Typing Example: "Việt" 1. On the consonant screen, tap the White Shift Key to capitalize, then tap "V". 2. The app automatically switches to the vowel screen. Select the underdot tone. 3. Tap the tone-marked diphthong "iệ". 4. The screen automatically switches back to the consonant screen. Tap "t" to finish. ■ Initial Setup 1. Go to iOS "Settings" > "General" > "Keyboard" > "Keyboards" > "Add New Keyboard…". 2. Select "NguyenKey" to enable it. 3. While typing in any app, press and hold the Globe icon on the keyboard and select "NguyenKey". ■ Compatibility • Requires iOS 15.6 or later / iPadOS 15.6 or later • Compatible with iPhone and iPad ■ Privacy & Security NguyenKey does not transmit or collect what you type through external servers. ■ Support & Contact Support Site: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/ Email: [snowysap@gmail.com](mailto:snowysap@gmail.com) Created by: Takayuki Imai

About

StopTheScript

This Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS blocks all JavaScript on selected websites. It effectively stops both inline and externally loaded JavaScript, offering more comprehensive control than standard content blockers.

Highlights
  • Blocks all JavaScript
  • Stops inline JavaScript
  • Stops external JavaScript
  • Safari extension
  • Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Features
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StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript. This is in contrast to Safari content blockers, which can only block external JavaScript, not inline JavaScript. StopTheScript is made by indie developer Jeff Johnson. If you need support, please email me at stopthescript@underpassapp.com or read the support site at https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/support.html

Screenshots

NguyenKey4 screens
StopTheScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StopTheScript at 70% against NguyenKey's 50%. StopTheScript also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). NguyenKey's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

NguyenKey costs $2.99 and StopTheScript $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NguyenKey ships an update every 11 months, StopTheScript every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NguyenKey versus StopTheScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNguyenKeyStopTheScript
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating—4.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakayuki ImaiJeff Johnson

Customer experience

NguyenKey

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

StopTheScript

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

NguyenKey

No in-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NguyenKey free?
NguyenKey costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NguyenKey or StopTheScript have ads?
Neither NguyenKey nor StopTheScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NguyenKey or StopTheScript?
NguyenKey ships an update every 11 months, and StopTheScript every 4 months. Most recently, NguyenKey was updated on October 3, 2026 and StopTheScript on October 9, 2026.

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