Comparison

HOVIO vs Si4Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

HOVIO

This app provides a dedicated landline number for your smartphone, allowing you to make and receive calls without revealing your personal or office numbers. It offers flexibility by forwarding landline calls or activating a new number, and can function as a switchboard extension for constant reachability.

Highlights
  • Virtual landline number
  • Make and receive calls
  • Call forwarding
  • Switchboard extension
  • On-the-go accessibility
Features
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HOVIO by Convergenze is the app that allows you to have a landline number on your smartphone so you can make and get calls while being on the go, without having to share your home or office numbers. (HOVIO, I Have Voice on the Internet Everywhere!) HOVIO can also be configured so that your landline calls can be forwarded to your smartphone or activate a new landline number on it, no other contracts required. HOVIO can also be configured as an extension of your switchboard serv so that you can travel while being always reachable.

About

Si4Keyboard

Features
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Si4Key: Secure Your Input, Empower Your Identity Si4Key is a privacy-first companion keyboard designed to enhance your existing input method with seamless local encryption, one-tap digital signature, and offline key management. Whether you’re sending private messages, signing documents, or inputting sensitive data, Si4Key ensures that every keystroke stays secure β€” without changing how you type. Key Features: β€’ Local-first encryption β€” your input never leaves your device β€’ Built-in support for OpenPGP/GPG digital signatures β€’ Offline key storage β€” no cloud syncing, you’re in full control β€’ Minimal and intelligent design β€” easy to use, smart when needed β€’ Supports multiple languages with future-ready architecture Why Si4Key? Because your input method deserves the same level of protection as your data. Si4Key doesn’t replace your keyboard β€” it strengthens it. β€œTyping should be private. Signing should be simple. Si4Key makes both possible.”

Screenshots

HOVIO4 screens
Si4Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HOVIO at Free against Si4Keyboard's $0.99. HOVIO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Si4Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

HOVIO is free to download; Si4Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOVIO ships an update every 3 months, Si4Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
HOVIO versus Si4Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOVIOSi4Keyboard
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperConvergenze Spaζ–‡η„• ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

None

HOVIO

No in-app purchases

None

Si4Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOVIO free?
HOVIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Si4Keyboard free?
Si4Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOVIO or Si4Keyboard have ads?
Neither HOVIO nor Si4Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOVIO or Si4Keyboard?
HOVIO ships an update every 3 months, and Si4Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, HOVIO was updated on October 10, 2026 and Si4Keyboard on October 25, 2026.

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