# Hsung Lup vs ShanKeyboard

The clearest difference is ads: ShanKeyboard at none against Hsung Lup's shown. ShanKeyboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months). Hsung Lup's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hsung Lup ships an update every 42 months, ShanKeyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hsung Lup | ShanKeyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shankeyboard/id6752576307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sai Tawng Pha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201287976) | [Norhsangpha Boonhse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611700417) |

## What reviewers say

### Hsung Lup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsung-lup/id1553747166)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShanKeyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shankeyboard/id6752576307)

This app provides a native-feeling keyboard experience for the Shan language on iOS. It offers two layout options and basic text auto-completion, prioritizing simplicity and privacy.

**Highlights:** Native iOS keyboard feel, SIL Standard layout, Panglong layout, Basic auto-complete, Auto-suggestion for Shan language, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hsung Lup free?

Hsung Lup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShanKeyboard free?

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

### Do Hsung Lup or ShanKeyboard have ads?

Hsung Lup shows ads; ShanKeyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hsung Lup or ShanKeyboard?

Hsung Lup ships an update every 42 months, and ShanKeyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Hsung Lup was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShanKeyboard on October 30, 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.*
