Comparison

IPA Phonetic Keyboard vs Procto

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

Procto

Features
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Is it Real? protects you, your family, and your friends from AI fraud, phishing, fake identities, suspicious messages, dangerous links, and potential data leaks. Fraud attempts are becoming increasingly convincing: messages sound more personal, calls seem more credible, and fake links often look startlingly authentic. Echt? helps you quickly verify information before you transfer money, share personal data, or trust an unknown contact. CHECK SUSPICIOUS MESSAGES Copy a message, share a screenshot, or check a suspicious text. Echt? analyzes typical warning signs and explains—in plain language—why something might be risky. For example: • urgent requests for money • alleged family emergencies • new, unknown numbers • messages claiming to be from delivery services, banks, or support teams • suspicious links • fake prize draws • marketplace and sales scams PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Echt? was designed for real-life situations: it helps parents, grandparents, partners, children, and friends quickly determine whether a message seems trustworthy. If someone suddenly needs money or is impersonating a family member, Echt? helps you pause and make a safer decision. CHECK LINKS, EMAILS, AND CALLS Check suspicious links, email content, phone numbers, and payment requests. The app provides clear indicators, highlights potential risks, and suggests recommended next steps. EMAIL AND PASSWORD LEAK CHECK The leak check lets you see if an email address or password has appeared in known data breaches. This allows you to spot issues early and decide whether to change a password or activate additional security measures. Important: Echt? alerts you to known leaks and security risks. The app is not a substitute for professional IT security advice and cannot guarantee the detection of all data breaches or fraud attempts. CLEAR RECOMMENDATIONS, NOT PANIC "Echt?" explains risks in simple, easy-to-understand terms: • What is suspicious? • What warning signs were detected? • What should you do next? • When should you verify a person directly? • When should... There are two subscription options: Pro and Ultra, that allow you to unlock even more features. Privacy: https://www.marvhuelsmann.com/financy-tracking EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IPA Phonetic Keyboard4 screens
Procto3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: IPA Phonetic Keyboard at 3 against Procto's 1. IPA Phonetic Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Procto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPA Phonetic Keyboard versus Procto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPA Phonetic KeyboardProcto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent CaiMarvin Huelsmann

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

Procto

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
2 purchases

Procto

Subscriptions2
  • Procto Pro$2.991 Month
  • Procto Ultra$4.991 Month

Questions

Is IPA Phonetic Keyboard free?
IPA Phonetic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Procto free?
Procto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPA Phonetic Keyboard or Procto have ads?
Neither IPA Phonetic Keyboard nor Procto shows ads.

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