kIPA English vs Nous Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kIPA English
This keyboard extension allows users to easily input English phonetic symbols. It supports multiple phonetic transcription systems, including K.K., DJ 88, and DJ 63, offering a comprehensive set of characters for accurate phonetic representation.
- Input English phonetic symbols
- Supports K.K., DJ 88, DJ 63 systems
- Comprehensive character set
- Keyboard extension
- No network access required
- No data collection
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The kIPA English is a Keyboard Extension, designed for the user who needs to enter English Phonetic Symbols. For example : Sharp tools make good work UK : /ʃɑ:p/ /tu:lz/ /meɪk/ /gʊd/ /wɜ:k/ US : /ʃarp/ /tulz/ /mek/ /ɡʊd/ /wɝk/ The characters we offered : Default: a, ɑ, æ, ʌ, ɒ, e, ə, ɚ, ɜ, ɝ, ɪ, I, ɔ, o, ʊ, u, ʉ, p, b, t, ɾ, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, m, n, ŋ,h, l[ɫ, l], r[ɹ, r], j, w, ʔ, x, ɫ, ɹ K.K. ɪ, ɛ, æ, ɚ, ə, ʌ, ʊ, i, ɝ, ɑ, ɔ, u, aɪ, e[e,eɪ], aʊ, o[o,oʊ], ɔɪ, ɪr, ɛr, ʊr, p, b, t[ɾ,ʔ,t], d[ɾ,d], k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, m, n, ŋ, h, l[l,ɫ], r[r,ɹ], j, w DJ 88 ɪ, e, æ, ʌ, ɒ, ʊ, ə, i:, ɜ:, ɑ:, ɔ:, u:, eɪ, aɪ, ɔɪ, əʊ[oʊ,əʊ], aʊ, ɪə, eə, ʊə, p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, tr, dr, ts, dz, m, n, ŋ, h, l, r, j, w DJ 63 i, e, æ, ʌ, ɔ, u, ə, i:, ə:, ɑ:, ɔ:, u:, ei, ai, ɔi, əu, au, iə, ɛə, uə, p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, tr, dr, ts, dz, m, n, ŋ, h, l, r, j, w, and some special characters which the description is not supported here. ------------------------------ Click the app icon on the toolbar will switch the keyboards in this app. ------------------------------ This keyboard does not require network access, does not require allow full access. We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. Tips: If you could not find kChem when tap globe key : Remove kChem in the system settings, re-add it.
Nous Smart
Control your home appliances remotely and simultaneously from anywhere. Set timers for automated functions and easily share device access with family members. Connect your smart devices quickly and efficiently for a smarter living experience.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Easy device connection
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Nous Smart Home, smart life, smart living. 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere. 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App. 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions. 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members. 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nous Smart at Free against kIPA English's $1.99. Nous Smart also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). kIPA English's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 32%). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Nous Smart is free to download; kIPA English costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nous Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of kIPA English's written reviews are positive against 32% of Nous Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
kIPA English ships an update every 6 months, Nous Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | kIPA English | Nous Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 煦 张 | L-Trade Group Sp.z.o.o. |
Customer experience
kIPA English
Nous Smart
In-app purchases
kIPA English
No in-app purchases
Nous Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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