# MBraille vs Pikunoki

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pikunoki at 100% against MBraille's 70%. Pikunoki also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MBraille's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MBraille sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pikunoki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MBraille ships an update every 3 weeks, Pikunoki every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MBraille | Pikunoki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikunoki/id1451616563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MPaja](https://appshunter.io/developer/437207891) | [Kouki Saito](https://appshunter.io/developer/912099331) |

## What reviewers say

### MBraille

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbraille/id639199558)

This app provides a mobile braille keyboard for typing, editing, and sending messages. It offers extensive braille support for various languages and allows interaction with other applications, making mobile devices more accessible.

**Highlights:** Mobile braille keyboard, Type, edit, and send messages, Support for contracted and uncontracted braille, Call contacts and send emails, Facebook status updates and calendar entries, Internet search queries, Third-party application interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MBraille Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MBraille Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| MBraille Keyboard | $9.99 | one-time |
| MBraille Documents and Keyboard | $14.99 | one-time |
| MBraille Full Version | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient text entry
- 👍 Supports contracted braille (Grade 2)
- 💡 Advanced features like spell checking and aliases
- 👍 Seamless integration with other apps
- 👍 Developer actively updates and supports the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent updates cause subscription prompts for full version owners
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after iOS updates
- 🐛 Some users find the app difficult to use
- 🐛 High price for full version/add-ons
- 🐛 Help function links not working

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription prompt for full version owners after update
- App not working smoothly since iOS 26 update
- Restore purchase not finding previous full version purchases
- Multiple exclamation marks problem
- Third-party MBraille Keyboard from within apps not working

**Requested features**

- Bring back working third-party MBraille Keyboard from within apps
- Fix multiple exclamation marks problem
- Lower the full price to about five dollars at the maximum
- Fix beeps to clicks for key presses
- Add sound similar to brailler embossing head for blank line command


### Pikunoki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikunoki/id1451616563)

Create pixel art with a variety of tools, including basic pencils, erasers, and layers. Select colors from presets and utilize undo/redo functions. Optimized for iPad and Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Pixel painting, Layers support, Basic pencil and eraser tools, Color selection with presets, Undo and redo functionality, Optimized for Apple Pencil

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $16.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MBraille free?

MBraille is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pikunoki free?

Pikunoki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MBraille or Pikunoki have ads?

Neither MBraille nor Pikunoki shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MBraille or Pikunoki?

MBraille ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pikunoki every 6 weeks. Most recently, MBraille was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pikunoki on November 2, 2026.

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