Comparison

Pixiq vs UKeyboard

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

Head to head
About

Pixiq

Features
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This is light control app to control lights provided by Pixiq Cinetech Private Limited. All light controlling options as available on the GUI of the fixture/light devices are also available on the App for their wireless control. The app uses bluetooth based light control mesh system to control multiple lights provided by Pixiq Cinetech Private Limited. Features: β€’ Based on Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh transmission protocol β€’ Different lighting control options - Single fixture, Group of fixtures β€’ Different modes of control - HSI, CCT, Gel selection, XY, Brightness, Effects, Source Matching and much more β€’ Fixture firmware update through BLE β€’ Store and Recall scenes setup for a particular sequence β€’ Presets for most used colors

About

UKeyboard

Features
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UKeyboard is a custom iPhone keyboard for typing styled Unicode text. Create and switch mapping schemes that turn letters and numbers into script, circled, squared, monospace, and other decorative characters. Use UKeyboard anywhere you can type: - Select built-in keyboard schemes - Create custom key mappings - Import and export mapping sets - Switch schemes from the keyboard - Enable optional haptic and sound feedback Your mappings stay on your device. UKeyboard does not require an account and does not collect or upload what you type.

Screenshots

Pixiq4 screens
UKeyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UKeyboard at every 11 days against Pixiq's every 6 months. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixiq ships an update every 6 months, UKeyboard every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Pixiq versus UKeyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiqUKeyboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXIQ CINETECH PRIVATE LIMITED成渝 向

In-app purchases

None

Pixiq

No in-app purchases

None

UKeyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixiq free?
Pixiq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UKeyboard free?
UKeyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixiq or UKeyboard have ads?
Neither Pixiq nor UKeyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixiq or UKeyboard?
Pixiq ships an update every 6 months, and UKeyboard every 11 days. Most recently, Pixiq was updated on October 30, 2026 and UKeyboard on October 14, 2026.

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