# Ridmik Keyboard vs Bolo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bolo at 100% against Ridmik Keyboard's 36%. Bolo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Ridmik Keyboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (675 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ridmik Keyboard sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Bolo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bolo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ridmik Keyboard has 675 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Ridmik Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bolo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ridmik Keyboard | Bolo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridmik-keyboard/id1475531051/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolo/id1522221468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **675** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ridmik Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475531050) | [Vikram Hodachalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252521109) |

## What reviewers say

### Ridmik Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridmik-keyboard/id1475531051)

Type in Bangla effortlessly on your iOS device with this comprehensive keyboard. Supports multiple layouts and offers customizable themes. Setup is simple and privacy is prioritized.

**Highlights:** Bangla typing, Avro, Jatiyo, Probhat layouts, 7 colorful themes, Free to use, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RGB Basic Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soft Dark Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Price $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro RGB Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Macbook Silver Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sleepy Orange Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lazy Cuckoo Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Dream Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Petroica Pink Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monteverde Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Garden Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sleepy Orange Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Splash Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Milkshake Theme | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth typing experience
- 👍 Best Bangla keyboard
- 🚀 Minimalistic and user-friendly
- 👍 Customizable themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lagging and slow response
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Incompatibility with iOS updates
- 🐛 Missing features from Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard layout issues on iOS 26
- Text field shifting problem on iOS update
- Backspace button not working properly
- Emoji panel not displaying properly
- Crashes when changing keyboard layout

**Requested features**

- Add swipe typing
- Implement Bangla voice typing
- Improve English word suggestions
- Add copy, cut, and paste shortcuts
- Provide more keyboard customization options


### Bolo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolo/id1522221468)

This application provides fast and accurate speech-to-text transcription. It supports a wide array of languages, making it a versatile tool for converting spoken words into written text. Ideal for note-taking, dictation, and content creation.

**Highlights:** Speech-to-text transcription, Supports 128 languages, Accurate conversion, Fast processing, Versatile for various uses

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 minutes of usage | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ridmik Keyboard free?

Ridmik Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bolo free?

Bolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ridmik Keyboard or Bolo?

Bolo is rated higher. Ridmik Keyboard averages 3.8 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Bolo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ridmik Keyboard or Bolo have ads?

Neither Ridmik Keyboard nor Bolo 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.*