xKeyboard vs Barcodes by Sam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Barcodes by Sam
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Barcodes is the simplest way to save the codes you use every day and pull them up in an instant. Scan a loyalty card, gym pass, library card, or membership badge with your camera—or type the value in by hand—and Barcodes keeps it safe. When you need it, tap to display the barcode full-screen at full brightness so any scanner can read it cleanly. FEATURES • Scan barcodes with your camera using fast, on-device recognition • Add codes manually for anything you can't scan • Full-screen display with an automatic brightness boost for reliable scanning • Edit titles and values anytime • Clean, simple, and quick to use PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. Barcodes has no account, no sign-in, no ads, and no tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Lighten your wallet—save your barcodes and leave the cards at home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcodes by Sam at none against xKeyboard'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. xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Barcodes by Sam asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | xKeyboard | Barcodes by Sam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (181 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 181 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 煦 张 | SAMUEL SUNXI LIJIN |
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
Barcodes by Sam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xKeyboard
- VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
- VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
- VIP - Lifetime$8.99
Barcodes by Sam
No in-app purchases









