Comparison

xKeyboard vs AI Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

xKeyboard

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard layouts
  • Symbol and Unicode integration
  • Specialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
  • Template-based creation
  • Use in text editing apps
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Using xKeyboard, you can create a custom keyboard that includes layout, keys, symbols, and Unicode. The created custom keyboard can be used in text editing software on iPhone and iPad, such as Word, PPT, Excel, notes, and can also be used in text editing boxes. Built-in Keyboards - Unicode Keyboard - ABC Keyboard - ASCII Keyboard - Digits Keyboard : Binary, Integer, Decimal, Octonary, Hexadecimal - Date & Time Keyboard - Color Keyboard - Collection Keyboard : Symbols, Words, Sentences, Images, Colors - IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Keyboard : IPA English ( DJ, K.K. ) - Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Music Language - Word Keyboards: English, French, German, Spanish ... - Code-Word Keyboards: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional ... Culture - Astrology Keyboard: 12 zodiac signs, 10 celestial bodies, full set of aspects, elements, moon phases and auxiliary symbols - I Ching Keyboard - Chess Keyboard: Chess notation keyboard, chess symbols - Chinese Chess Keyboard: Chinese chess notation keyboard - Dice Keyboard - Mahjong Keyboard - Playing Cards Keyboard ---------- Custom - Layout: Custom layouts are better suited for specialized input scenarios. - Environment: Different environments have different rules - Certain keyboards can serve as templates, allowing you to build custom keyboards faster and more easily. ---------- Privacy : We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. xKeyboard does not require network access, and Allow Full Access is not necessary. If users Allow Full Access, the following functions will be enabled: - Copy, Paste, Cut : these functions will call UIPasteboard APIs. ---------- Tips: 1. If the xKeyboard is not visible in Settings > Keyboards, then reboot the device and reinstall 2. If you could not find xKeyboard when tap globe key : Remove xKeyboard in the system settings, re-add it. ---------- Charging method: Most of the features of this software are paid for, but before purchasing, we hope that users can know if the software has the desired features and if it is possible to customize a keyboard that the user wants. Therefore, the software can be downloaded for free and allows users to try creating a keyboard before paying. Terms of Use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/b2a855c32ffe Privacy Policy : https://www.jianshu.com/p/46e225ffbc59

About

AI Markdown Editor

Features
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AI Markdown Editor is the focused app for everyone who works with Markdown every day: developers, technical writers, bloggers and anyone who keeps structured notes. Write clean Markdown and see the result instantly with live preview. Build README files, documentation, technical manuals, knowledge bases or blog articles – all in a tidy, distraction-free interface. OPTIONAL AI FEATURES The AI features are completely optional. You use your own API token from the provider you prefer. Supported providers: • Claude • OpenAI • Gemini • xAI • Perplexity Without an API token, the app stays a full-featured Markdown editor – no cloud required. YOUR OWN AI TEMPLATES Create and save your own prompt templates for recurring tasks and run them with a single tap. For example: • Generate or rework Markdown • Translate text into English (US) • Fix spelling and grammar • Summarize or rephrase content • Structure your documentation WHO IT'S FOR • Developers maintaining README and project files • Technical writers and documentation teams • Bloggers preparing articles in Markdown • Anyone who wants well-structured notes WHY THIS APP • Focused on Markdown instead of bloated features • Live preview for instant feedback • AI as optional help, never a requirement • Custom templates for your workflow • Full control over your API keys Download the app and get your Markdown done faster and cleaner.

Screenshots

xKeyboard4 screens
AI Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xKeyboard at Free against AI Markdown Editor's $0.99. AI Markdown Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

xKeyboard is free to download; AI Markdown Editor costs $0.99 up front. xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. AI Markdown Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xKeyboard versus AI Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxKeyboardAI Markdown Editor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.2 (181 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings181 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer煦 张Christian Drapatz

Bugs and requests

xKeyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to delete/edit keys
  • Installed keyboards don't show custom layouts
  • App crashes on certain script/language changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export/share custom keyboards
  • Improve keyboard customization workflow
  • Implement swipe typing and autocorrect
  • Add more language/script support
  • Allow creating custom characters/symbols

AI Markdown Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

xKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
  • VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP - Lifetime$8.99
None

AI Markdown Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xKeyboard free?
xKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Markdown Editor free?
AI Markdown Editor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do xKeyboard or AI Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither xKeyboard nor AI Markdown Editor shows ads.

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