FKeys + Tab vs ticks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FKeys + Tab
This browser enhances legacy application compatibility by providing always-visible F1-F12, Tab, and Enter keys. It supports JavaScript window.open, sends key events, and offers features like dark mode and pinch-to-zoom.
- Always visible F1-F12, Tab, Enter keys
- Legacy application compatibility
- Dark mode
- Landscape mode
- Browser history
- Pinch to zoom
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FKeys + Tab is a web browser that adds the ability to use F1-F12 keys in legacy applications. Features: No Ads F1-F12, Tab, and Enter Keys that are always visible, even when the keyboard is hidden Dark mode Landscape mode Home button to save the URL you want to visit Homepage loads on app start up automatically. Browser history Works with Javascript window.open(), target="_blank" sources Sends both KeyDown and KeyUp events Pinch to Zoom on fullscreen pages (where meta tags not properly set)
ticks
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say goodbye to scattered bookmarks and endless open tabs, save, organize, and access your digital content effortlessly. ticks isn't just a "read later" tool — it's your secure offline browser for everything worth remembering. web links, notes, articles — all kept only on your device. no servers. no tracking. no compromises. truly private: • everything stays on your device • no data collection, ever one app. all your stuff: • save articles and links from any app (with full offline copies) • write notes and ideas • organize your digital life with custom groups • capture anything that matters — fast, thanks to share extension what makes ticks different: • 100% offline browser experience that prioritizes your privacy • zero-server architecture: your data never leaves your device • clean, clutter-free reading mode • smart search and seamless organization ticks share: share only what you want, how you want ticks share is a privacy-respecting sharing feature that lets you send ticks to friends and family — so they can import them directly into their own ticks. you choose what to include when sharing: • share just the title and link • or add a description, images, and personal notes — it's up to you everything is optional. for example, if a tick includes personal notes or comments you don't want to share, just leave them out. when shared, ticks are temporarily uploaded to a secure server with no link to your identity. they're deleted automatically: • after reaching the maximum number of views, or • when the expiry time runs out, or • if they don't reach the required number of imports within one week no permanent storage. no tracking. ticks share is the only time your data ever leaves your device — and only because you chose to share it. made for people who: • value privacy over promises • collect, research, and archive online content with their personal offline browser • want an elegant tool for digital journaling • are tired of "private" apps that aren't private transform your device into a powerful offline browser that works exactly how you want it to. save this, save that, tick it. your device. your data. your privacy. --- Terms Of Service: https://ticksapp.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ticksapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ticks at Free against FKeys + Tab's $11.99. FKeys + Tab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
ticks is free to download; FKeys + Tab costs $11.99 up front. ticks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FKeys + Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.
FKeys + Tab ships an update every 5 weeks, ticks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FKeys + Tab | ticks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kelowna Software Ltd | Matteo Zappia |
In-app purchases
FKeys + Tab
No in-app purchases
ticks
- weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- lifetime$24.99









