# RuneInput vs ZAGG Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RuneInput at 100% against ZAGG Keyboard's 22%. RuneInput also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). ZAGG Keyboard's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (42 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ZAGG Keyboard is free to download; RuneInput costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RuneInput holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZAGG Keyboard has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RuneInput's written reviews are positive against 22% of ZAGG Keyboard's.

RuneInput ships an update every 2 weeks, ZAGG Keyboard every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RuneInput | ZAGG Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runeinput-elder-futhark/id1521179045/reviews)** | [1.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zagg-keyboard/id1566691826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pablo Cussa de Souza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654566871) | [成 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/575468626) |

## What reviewers say

### RuneInput

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runeinput-elder-futhark/id1521179045)

This keyboard app allows you to type using Elder Futhark runes directly within any application on your smartphone. It functions like a standard keyboard, offering a unique way to communicate and explore ancient alphabets. Learn more about the runes through the provided phonetic guide.

**Highlights:** Elder Futhark rune keyboard, Type in any app, Works like a standard keyboard, Phonetic guide available, Easy installation and configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZAGG Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zagg-keyboard/id1566691826)

This application updates the firmware for Bluetooth keyboards paired with Apple devices. It automatically checks if an update is available and performs the necessary firmware maintenance.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth keyboard firmware updates, Automatic update detection, Maintains keyboard performance, Compatible with Apple devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RuneInput free?

RuneInput costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZAGG Keyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RuneInput or ZAGG Keyboard?

RuneInput is rated higher. RuneInput averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ZAGG Keyboard averages 1.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do RuneInput or ZAGG Keyboard have ads?

Neither RuneInput nor ZAGG Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RuneInput or ZAGG Keyboard?

RuneInput ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZAGG Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, RuneInput was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZAGG Keyboard on November 3, 2026.

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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.*
