Comparison

MyKeyboard Legacy vs File Type

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

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About

MyKeyboard Legacy

Design your own mobile keyboard with custom layouts, fonts, and themes. Add or remove keys, assign custom actions, and personalize emoji rows for a unique typing experience.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop keyboard builder
  • Customizable key layouts and rows
  • Switchable fonts across apps
  • Personalized emoji rows
  • Custom key actions (copy, paste, etc.)
  • Theme customization
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Customize virtually anything about your iOS keyboard, with simple drag and drop. Add or remove keys or rows, customize the way keys look and behave, change the duration until subkeys (the keys that pop up when holding on a key) pop up, add and remove subkeys and add keys with custom actions. MyKeyboard is beloved by its users for its ease of use and endless possibilities. For example, the emoji row is a standard feature of the custom Keyboard and can be changed to contain all of your favorite emoji. These emoji keys then automatically contain subkeys with similar emoji which you can personalize. By default, a number row is also in the keyboard, providing you fast access to these often-used keys. Another amazing feature of MyKeyboard is the switchable fonts. MyKeyboard contains 19 amazing fonts that can be used across almost all apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and iMessage. You can add a font key to your keyboard and switch to the font by tapping on it. Custom key actions include: - Insert Appearance - Insert - Replace Word With Appearance - Show Subkeys - Shift - Caps Lock - Cut - Copy - Paste - Accept Correction - Dismiss Correction - Learn Current Word - Switch Keyboard - Switch To Main Keyboard - Hide Keyboard - Next Input Mode - Delete Last Character - Activate Deletion Mode - Clear - Clear Left - Clear Left Word - Clear Right - Clear Right Word - Clear Word - Switch to Emoji Board (Switches you to the emoji keyboard; Learn more about this when you google emoji keyboard) These actions can be triggered on tap and hold. When no hold action is set for a specific key, the keyboard goes into trackpad mode, allowing you to shift the insertion point around by swiping. The deletion mode is similar and allows you to delete by swiping left and retract from it by swiping right. By default, it is the hold/press action on the delete key. You can also increase or decrease the key hold time until these actions are triggered, but you will have to perform swift key gestures when setting it very low. ~~ Keyboard Builder ~~ Use the keyboard builder for creating a fully customized keyboard layout in less than a minute. Your own keyboard layout is called “My Keyboard” and can be configured in every imaginable way. You can even add a copy, cut or paste key, a font key, an emoji key, a move cursor key, a “delete all” key and so much more. You can also create your own keys, for example for inserting copypasta or using copy/paste keys to perform these actions faster. We have made keyboard customization very accessible and it's easily doable for everyone. And it is customizable in every extend. For example, by adding a lot of g keys to a keyboard you could essentially create your own g board, or by adding multiple font switching keys to one, you can create your own font keyboard. ~~ Themes ~~ You can choose from a variety of free and paid themes, or go ahead and create your own customized keyboard theme. Theme customization can be used to change every aspect of your keyboard: background and foreground colors, shadow and border sizes and their colors, key corner radius and you can even set a custom height for your keys! Even a custom keyboard background image is configurable with your own photo. In the section “my themes”, you can see and manage all of your customized themes. Themes can even be shared with your friends who also use MyKeyboard!

About

File Type

Features
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Confused by an unknown file extension? Wondering which app can open a specific file? File Type is the ultimate offline file extension dictionary and format reference app for identifying, understanding, and exploring thousands of file types instantly. Whether you're a developer, student, IT professional, content creator, or everyday user, File Type helps you quickly discover what a file is, which software created it, and how to open it. With a massive offline database and lightning-fast search, you can identify file formats anytime without needing an internet connection. KEY FEATURES • Massive File Extension Database Explore thousands of file extensions including documents, images, videos, audio, archives, system files, developer formats, and more. • 100% Offline Access No internet required. Search and browse file types anywhere, anytime. • Instant File Identification Quickly understand unknown file extensions and discover compatible software or apps. • Smart Categories Browse organized categories including PDF, ZIP, MP4, EXE, APK, PSD, HTML, JSON, DOCX, and many more. • A–Z File Directory Easily navigate the complete alphabetical directory of file formats and extensions. • Fast Search Experience Find file information instantly with a clean, optimized, and user-friendly interface. • Modern Design Enjoy a beautiful experience with Dark Mode support and distraction-free navigation. WHY DOWNLOAD FILE TYPE? • Identify unknown files instantly • Learn which apps open specific formats • Improve productivity and workflow • Perfect for students, developers, and professionals • Access information completely offline Stop guessing file formats and extensions. Download File Type today and carry the ultimate file extension encyclopedia in your pocket.

Screenshots

MyKeyboard Legacy4 screens
File Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyKeyboard Legacy at none against File Type's 7. MyKeyboard Legacy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Type sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MyKeyboard Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyKeyboard Legacy versus File Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyKeyboard LegacyFile Type
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiveSheep OUApurba Saha Bipo

In-app purchases

None

MyKeyboard Legacy

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

File Type

One-time7
  • Espresso Tip$1.99
  • Americano Tip$2.99
  • Latte Tip$3.99
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  • Cappuccino Tip$4.99
  • Mocha Tip$5.99
  • Iced Coffee Tip$6.99
  • Iced Latte Tip$7.99

Questions

Is MyKeyboard Legacy free?
MyKeyboard Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Type free?
File Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyKeyboard Legacy or File Type have ads?
File Type shows ads; MyKeyboard Legacy does not.

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