Comparison

IPA Phonetic Keyboard vs TP Phonetic Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

This free keyboard provides easy access to all IPA and extended IPA symbols. Its intuitive layout mirrors the IPA chart, making symbol input fluid and efficient for linguists, language learners, and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Full IPA chart (2020) symbols
  • ExtIPA chart (2016) symbols
  • Organized symbol sections
  • Intuitive symbol layout
  • Convenient input for common characters
  • Completely free, no ads
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Behold the first completely FREE IPA keyboard on the App Store designed for linguists, language learners, and hobbyists. It is designed to be lightweight and fluid, matching up to the user experience of the system emoji keyboard. =FEATURES= - Includes ALL symbols on the newest standard IPA chart (2020 ver.) - Includes most symbols (the ones available in Unicode) on the newest standard extIPA chart (2016 ver.) - Symbols are divided into sections just like the IPA chart(-duh!): consonants, non-pulmonic, other symbols, vowels, suprasegmentals, tones and word accents, and diacritics - Symbols are arranged naturally, with a layout designed for you to find the symbols you want more quickly (especially the vowels, it's cleverly designed to match the layout on the IPA chart) - Convenient input for "[]", "//", "~", "◌", space, and return on the top of the keyboard - Completely free, NO ADS =EXTERNAL LINKS= For more information on IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet The developer, Vince14Genius's GitHub: https://www.github.com/Vince14Genius/

About

TP Phonetic Keyboard

Features
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Unlock the world of phonetic literacy with the True Phonetics Phonetic Keyboard! Designed for both New Phonetic Model (NPM) and IPA transcriptions, this app provides a seamless experience for typing phonetically. Built for ease and efficiency, the keyboard lets you type sounds as quickly and naturally as you would the regular alphabet, making phonetic typing accessible to everyone. Whether you're a language enthusiast, student, or professional, True Phonetics empowers you to hear, speak, and understand languages with greater clarity. With this keyboard, you’ll have fun exploring languages, mastering pronunciation, and expressing sounds accurately—anywhere, anytime. Start your phonetic journey today!

Screenshots

IPA Phonetic Keyboard4 screens
TP Phonetic Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TP Phonetic Keyboard at none against IPA Phonetic Keyboard's 3. IPA Phonetic Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. IPA Phonetic Keyboard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TP Phonetic Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPA Phonetic Keyboard versus TP Phonetic Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPA Phonetic KeyboardTP Phonetic Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (193 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings193 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent CaiTrue Phonetics

Bugs and requests

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vowel [ʁ] displays incorrectly
  • Keyboard disappears after switching, requiring settings access to re-enable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add angle brackets and parentheses for orthographic notation
  • Implement a 'frequently used' section for common symbols
  • Allow users to rearrange the keyboard layout
  • Add support for laryngeal notation in Proto-Indo-European

TP Phonetic Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

One-time3
  • Donation: Buy me a drink$2.99
  • Obsolete/Non-Standard Symbols$5.99
  • Donation: Buy me a meal$9.99
None

TP Phonetic Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPA Phonetic Keyboard free?
IPA Phonetic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TP Phonetic Keyboard free?
TP Phonetic Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPA Phonetic Keyboard or TP Phonetic Keyboard have ads?
Neither IPA Phonetic Keyboard nor TP Phonetic Keyboard shows ads.

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