Comparison

SSFSymbol vs MergeKey

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

Head to head
About

SSFSymbol

Features
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Convenient for designers and developers to quickly view the effects of SFSymbol

About

MergeKey

This keyboard dynamically adjusts key sizes and visibility as you type, offering larger tap targets and fewer errors. It supports 20 languages and includes customizable styles and privacy-focused features.

Highlights
  • Dynamic key resizing
  • Hides impossible keys
  • Supports 20 languages
  • Customizable styles
  • Privacy-focused
  • Typing game
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MergeKey — the first keyboard that hides the keys you don't need. As you type, MergeKey dynamically removes impossible letters and expands the remaining keys, giving you bigger tap targets and fewer typos. It's like autocomplete, but visual — you see your options shrink in real time. MERGE MODE — UNIQUE TO MERGEKEY - Keys that can't continue your word disappear instantly - Remaining keys grow to fill the space — bigger keys, fewer mistakes - Learns new words you teach it - Toggle Merge Mode off if you prefer just the disappearing keys without resizing MADE FOR IPAD - Full-size layouts on large iPads, a roomier compact layout on smaller ones - Pinch to split the keyboard for thumb typing, with adjustable split distance - Two-finger trackpad: drag across the keys to move the cursor - Letters Only mode for a clean, focused board - Split typing on iPhone too, in landscape 31 LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Romanian, Hungarian, Irish, Hebrew, Arabic, Urdu (Latin), Bangla and Hindi — each with native prediction and accented character variants. English (US/GB), Spanish (ES/MX) and Portuguese (BR/PT) with correct regional dictionaries. Hindi, Bangla and Urdu in Latin letters. SMART FEATURES - Quick Settings right in the keyboard — tap the MergeKey icon - Scrolling prediction bar with up to 9 word suggestions - Long-press for accented letters and symbols - Character preview bubble on key tap - Optional dedicated number row - Double-tap shift for caps lock - Backspace hold-to-accelerate (characters, then words) - Hold 123 for a fan of digits; hold the comma key for more signs CUSTOMIZABLE STYLE - 14 keyboard styles: Default, Liquid Glass (iOS 26), Classic, Ink on Paper, Typewriter, Keycaps, Sharp, Brick, Pixel, Glossy, Metal, Backlit, Calculator, Neon - Custom key fill, border, character and accent colors - Letters that grow with their keys as they merge (optional) - 6 key fonts - Keyboard height: Compact, Normal or Tall - Transparency slider for key fill opacity - Animation speed control - Live keyboard preview in Settings and Style - Own colors for single function keys, a Black and White accent and Reset Style BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Swipe up to teach MergeKey a new word - Swipe down for continuous mode (all keys visible) - Swipe left to delete whole words - Swipe right to paste the last thing you copied - Key heatmap per language shows which letters you type most and where your thumb lands - Built-in typing game to practice in any language - Live lessons in How to – every gesture plays on your own keyboard - 3 mini games: Tennis, Surfing, Penalty Kick PRIVACY FIRST MergeKey does not collect or transmit your typing data. Everything stays on your device. MergeKey never connects to the internet. The only network activity is the App Store handling the optional tips – that's why iOS shows a Mobile Data switch for MergeKey. The optional clipboard keeps your texts on this device only. Word lists based on the Leipzig Corpora Collection (CC BY 4.0). AI4Bharat Aksharantar (CC BY).

Screenshots

SSFSymbol3 screens
MergeKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MergeKey at none against SSFSymbol's 1. MergeKey also leads on ads (none vs shown). SSFSymbol's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. SSFSymbol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MergeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSFSymbol versus MergeKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSFSymbolMergeKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer勇 罗Andrei Achziger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SSFSymbol

One-time1
  • buy me a coke!$0.99
None

MergeKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSFSymbol free?
SSFSymbol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MergeKey free?
MergeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSFSymbol or MergeKey have ads?
SSFSymbol shows ads; MergeKey does not.

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