IPA Phonetic Keyboard vs Active QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Active QR
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Active QR – QR Scanner & Generator Active QR is a powerful and easy-to-use QR Code Scanner and Generator built for speed, flexibility, and full customization. Scan QR codes instantly using your camera or by uploading images from your gallery. Active QR supports all major QR formats and automatically saves your scan history for quick access anytime. Create beautiful, fully customizable QR codes with advanced design options. Choose from multiple QR styles including square, smooth, and dots. Customize QR colors, background, and add your own logo or icon in the center for a professional look. Generate QR codes for multiple purposes such as: • Text • Website / URL • Contact (vCard) • Phone • Email • SMS • Calendar events • Social media links Active QR also saves your generated QR codes, allowing you to reuse or edit them anytime. Designed with a clean interface and fast performance, Active QR is perfect for business, marketing, and personal use. Download Active QR today and take full control of scanning and creating QR codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Active QR at none against IPA Phonetic Keyboard's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. IPA Phonetic Keyboard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Active QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IPA Phonetic Keyboard | Active QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (193 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Cai | WEBEXERT (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
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
Active QR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IPA Phonetic Keyboard
- Donation: Buy me a drink$2.99
- Obsolete/Non-Standard Symbols$5.99
- Donation: Buy me a meal$9.99
Active QR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IPA Phonetic Keyboard free?
Is Active QR free?
Do IPA Phonetic Keyboard or Active QR have ads?
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