Comparison

NguyenKey vs Clear Speaker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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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β–  Background of the App NguyenKey is a new Vietnamese keyboard app designed to overcome the challenges of traditional Telex and VNI methods β€” 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. β–  Key Features β€’ 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. β€’ 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. β€’ Intuitive Tone Input β€” 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. β€’ Compact 6Γ—7 Layout Optimized for One-Handed Use Specifically designed for smartphones, the compact 6Γ—7 grid makes one-handed typing easy and comfortable. β€’ Convenient Shift Key Options Includes a White Shift Key (capitalizes the next character) and a Black Shift Key (Caps Lock). β€’ 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. β€’ 4 Typing Modes Easily switch between Vietnamese, English, Numbers, and Symbols modes. β–  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. β–  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". β–  Compatibility β€’ Requires iOS 15.6 or later / iPadOS 15.6 or later β€’ Compatible with iPhone and iPad β–  Privacy & Security NguyenKey does not transmit or collect what you type through external servers. β–  Support & Contact Support Site: https://superscript.sakura.ne.jp/ Email: [snowysap@gmail.com](mailto:snowysap@gmail.com) Created by: Takayuki Imai

About

Clear Speaker

Features
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Clear Speaker – Water Eject is a simple and effective tool to restore your speaker sound. - Dropped your phone in water? - Speaker sounds muffled or quiet? This app uses specially designed sound frequencies to push water and dust out of your speaker, similar to professional cleaning tools. Features: β€’ Remove water from speaker β€’ Clear sound after rain, shower, or spill β€’ Speaker cleaner using safe sound waves β€’ One-tap water eject β€’ Works with iPhone speakers & earbuds When to use: β€’ After water exposure β€’ Low or distorted sound β€’ Dust inside speaker β€’ Speaker sounds quieter than usual No account required. No complicated settings. Just press play and let Clear Speaker do the work. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSdOoyghFfRxphCkQQhXeGYG4m8ixE8LEt7aDN134P3YtNKPNFo7nDJrvY7Eqy09TuI_KWwz5zoFM4A/pub Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-h7U2j11ajGuXJhjPmlQn0aTatvZULUF-s0vLQbybG8Rpwk1Y5z-DMj2PJuqGUxJ_GjPkWvSOgOKM/pub

Screenshots

NguyenKey4 screens
Clear Speaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clear Speaker at Free against NguyenKey's $2.99. Clear Speaker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). NguyenKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Clear Speaker is free to download; NguyenKey costs $2.99 up front. Clear Speaker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NguyenKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NguyenKey ships an update every 11 months, Clear Speaker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
NguyenKey versus Clear Speaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNguyenKeyClear Speaker
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakayuki ImaiWebmate Digital

In-app purchases

None

NguyenKey

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Clear Speaker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Montly subscription$7.991 Month
  • 6 Months$29.996 Months
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  • Annual subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is NguyenKey free?
NguyenKey costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clear Speaker free?
Clear Speaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NguyenKey or Clear Speaker have ads?
Neither NguyenKey nor Clear Speaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NguyenKey or Clear Speaker?
NguyenKey ships an update every 11 months, and Clear Speaker fortnightly. Most recently, NguyenKey was updated on October 20, 2026 and Clear Speaker on October 28, 2026.

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