CatKeyboard vs Tapling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CatKeyboard
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KEH's CatKeyboard has been released. It is a simple keyboard that can be used by adding it in the keyboard settings. CatKeyboard does not collect user data and does not use the Internet. If you allow full access in the keyboard settings, you can feel the haptic feedback. Cat.1, Cat.2, and Cat.3 are available for CatKeyboard's extended keyboards.
Tapling
This app adds a charming virtual companion to your keyboard's suggestion bar that taps along as you type. Earn cosmetic items for your companion by simply typing, with all progress saved locally on your device. Customize its appearance and choose a job that suits your typing style.
- Keyboard suggestion bar companion
- Earn cosmetic items by typing
- Customizable companion appearance
- Typing-based job system
- Privacy-focused, local data storage
- Open source
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Tapling lives in your keyboard's suggestions bar and taps along as you type. Messages, notes, emails, and work all count. Every keystroke becomes a keycap you can use to unlock cute cosmetic items for your Tapling. If you enjoy cozy type-to-collect experiences like Bongo Cat on Steam, you'll feel right at home here. Type normally. Tapling doesn't ask for your attention. You earn keycaps simply by typing as you always do. All keys count, including backspaces and corrections. Tapling celebrates real typing, not perfect typing. Customize your Tapling with new furs, hats, and faces. Open cardboxes to discover items and build a style that feels like yours. All cosmetics are visual only, just small, gentle ways to give your Tapling personality. Give your Tapling a job that matches how you type: - Bongo Player stays steady for everyday writing - Chatter shines in quick bursts while messaging - Writer grows through longer, focused sessions Each job earns keycaps in its own cozy rhythm. A companion, not a commitment. No streaks to maintain or tasks waiting for you. Check in whenever you like. Tapling is simply happy whenever you are typing together. Privacy first. Tapling never reads what you type. It only counts keystrokes, and all data stays on your device. Tapling is open source, so you can verify our privacy promises yourself. Credits and appreciation. Tapling is inspired by the charm of the Bongo Cat meme by @StrayRogue and the cozy atmosphere of the Bongo Cat Steam game. This is an independent project made with respect for the original creators and community. Type as you always do. Tapling is just there to share the moment with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CatKeyboard at 13.0 against Tapling's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CatKeyboard | Tapling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jiwoong jang | Benno Kohrs |
In-app purchases
CatKeyboard
No in-app purchases
Tapling
No in-app purchases









