Comparison

kIPA English vs Nous Smart

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Input English phonetic symbols
  • Supports K.K., DJ 88, DJ 63 systems
  • Comprehensive character set
  • Keyboard extension
  • No network access required
  • No data collection
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Automated timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy device connection
Features
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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.

Screenshots

kIPA English4 screens
Nous Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
kIPA English versus Nous Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkIPA EnglishNous Smart
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings815 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB225 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer煦 张L-Trade Group Sp.z.o.o.

Customer experience

kIPA English

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Nous Smart

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral17.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

kIPA English

No in-app purchases

None

Nous Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kIPA English free?
kIPA English costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nous Smart free?
Nous Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, kIPA English or Nous Smart?
Nous Smart is rated higher. kIPA English averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Nous Smart averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do kIPA English or Nous Smart have ads?
Neither kIPA English nor Nous Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, kIPA English or Nous Smart?
kIPA English ships an update every 6 months, and Nous Smart every 4 months. Most recently, kIPA English was updated on September 14, 2026 and Nous Smart on October 14, 2026.

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