# Shred Keyboard vs Half Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Shred Keyboard at 4.3 against Half Keyboard's 4.0. Shred Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shred Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shred Keyboard has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shred Keyboard | Half Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shred-keyboard/id1442439945/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-keyboard-compact/id6794408737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLow.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/632195080) | [dick hartog](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791685913) |

## What reviewers say

### Shred Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shred-keyboard/id1442439945)

Send sensitive information securely with messages that automatically delete after a set number of views or time. Recipients can view messages without needing the app installed, and all data is encrypted with advanced standards.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, View-based deletion, Time-based deletion, No recipient app required, Advanced encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Half Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-keyboard-compact/id6794408737)

This keyboard app significantly reduces the space taken up on your iPad screen, allowing you to see more of your content. It offers customizable layouts, a trackpad-like space bar for cursor control, and private word suggestions.

**Highlights:** Reduced screen space usage, Customizable height, font size, and spacing, Space bar as a trackpad for cursor control, Private word suggestions, Dedicated emoji board, iPad-specific layouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shred Keyboard free?

Shred Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Half Keyboard free?

Half Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shred Keyboard or Half Keyboard?

Shred Keyboard is rated higher. Shred Keyboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Half Keyboard averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shred Keyboard or Half Keyboard have ads?

Neither Shred Keyboard nor Half Keyboard shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*