Comparison

Configuration vs Visual Key

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

Head to head
About

Configuration

Features
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Chu’s Dictionary- Configuration of Chinese Characters provides the complete list of all Configuration forms used in standard Chinese Characters. According to our research of 8105 Chinese Characters, there are total 170 Configurations in Chinese Characters. This APP is the only one which can provide all Chinese Characters configurations in details now. Chu’s Dictionary- Configuration of Chinese Characters is highly recommended by educators, students, parents, and other Chinese language beginners. Chu’s Dictionary is named by the surname of Dr. John Chu, which is the creator of this dictionary. The Chu’s Dictionary- Configuration of Chinese Characters offers you: If you are a Chinese language beginner, you can recognize all the Configurations of Chinese Character in several weeks’ time. If you are exercising Chinese language writing, this app is the best coach for you. Chu’s Dictionary offers worldwide Chinese learners a tool to learn Chinese characters, including Chinese Character strokes, Chinese Character configuration, Chinese Character component and so on. Chu’s Dictionary is designed for all levels’ learner. Chu’s Dictionary is named by the surname of Dr. John Chu, which is the creator of this dictionary.

About

Visual Key

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Visual Key是一款基于文字结构算法的中文输入法,是中文输入方式的技术革命,重新定义了中文输入的效率和便利。不同于传统拼音和笔画输入方式,Visual Key采用了结构式人工智能技术以及“所见即所得”的图形映射技术,使用户能够通过简单的视觉识别快速准确地输入中文。可以让汉语非母语的使用者在三分钟之内学会输入汉字汉语,Visual Key消除了中文输入的学习障碍,增加了汉字输入的趣味性,提升了输入效率,为用户提供前所未有的便捷体验。

Screenshots

Configuration3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Key at none against Configuration's 2. Visual Key also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). Configuration's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. Configuration sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Visual Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Configuration ships an update every 11 months, Visual Key every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Configuration versus Visual Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConfigurationVisual Key
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB33 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperClavis Sinica LimitedSEMANTIC TECHNOLOGIES LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Configuration

One-time2
  • Lifetime membership$19.99
  • Lifetime membership(Proxy)$27.99
None

Visual Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Configuration free?
Configuration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Key free?
Visual Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Configuration or Visual Key have ads?
Configuration shows ads; Visual Key does not.
Which is updated more often, Configuration or Visual Key?
Configuration ships an update every 11 months, and Visual Key every 4 weeks. Most recently, Configuration was updated on September 28, 2026 and Visual Key on September 30, 2026.

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