Comparison

仓输入法 vs DotInk

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

Head to head
About

仓输入法

This app is a highly customizable input method based on the RIME engine, allowing users to easily input symbols through key swiping, customize symbols, keyboard colors, all offline for privacy protection.

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一款基于 RIME(Rime Input Method Engine · 中州韻輸入法引擎)的输入法。它有以下特点: 1. 在 RIME 引擎的支持下,输入法高度可定制; 2. 支持按键划动输入符号,并且可以自定义输入符号; 3. 支持自定义键盘配色; 感谢 TF 测试反馈的伙伴,没有你们的帮助,新版本就不会上架了。 注意: 1. 无需联网指键盘输入过程,应用功能中「下载输入方案」,「WiFi上传」等功能还是需要网络支持的。

About

DotInk

This app helps e-ink device owners customize fonts and convert e-books for their readers. It offers WYSIWYG font editing, e-book formatting, and seamless wireless integration with supported devices. All processing is done offline, prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • WYSIWYG font customization
  • E-book conversion and formatting
  • Wireless device integration
  • Offline processing
  • Real-time screen simulation
  • Import TTF fonts
Features
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Designed for e-ink enthusiasts, making your portable readers more powerful and easier to use. Seamlessly convert .ttf fonts and e-books on your phone into .bin fonts, XTC, or EPUB formats perfectly tuned for portable e-ink screens. [CORE FEATURES] • WYSIWYG Font Customization Import external .ttf fonts or use system fonts. Adjust line spacing, tracking, size, weight, and more with precision. Real-time simulation of various e-ink screens—preview exactly how it looks before exporting. • Powerful E-book Toolbox Import various e-book formats to preview layouts directly on your phone. Customize formatting and convert to standard formats with a single tap. • Seamless Device Integration Wireless connection to supported devices for font pushing and file management. Supported Devices: XTEInk X4, EDCBook, Murphy 3.7, Wudada·Little Ink, and more. • Privacy First & Offline 100% Offline: All processing is done locally on your device. No user data is ever uploaded. (Note: Network and Location permissions are required solely for connecting to your e-ink hardware.) [NOTE FROM DEVELOPER] This app is an indie project built with "AI Vibe Coding." While I strive for perfection, I cannot test every scenario. If you encounter any bugs, I appreciate your understanding. Thank you to all the "Community Supporters" for your feedback! Feel free to leave suggestions or comments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

仓输入法4 screens
DotInk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 仓输入法 at 88% against DotInk's 0%. 仓输入法 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (177 vs 1). DotInk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 仓输入法 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DotInk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

仓输入法 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 仓输入法 has 177 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 仓输入法's written reviews are positive against 0% of DotInk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

仓输入法 ships an update every 3 weeks, DotInk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
仓输入法 versus DotInk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter仓输入法DotInk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (177 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings177 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer啸 付业 毕

Customer experience

仓输入法

All ratings177 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.7%

DotInk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

仓输入法

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Nine-key input not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching input methods
  • Syncing and backup issues for user configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrated emoji support
  • Improved nine-key input experience
  • Customizable keyboard size and layout
  • Local dictionary and input history management

DotInk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

仓输入法

One-time1
  • 「仓」Pro$9.99
3 purchases

DotInk

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is 仓输入法 free?
仓输入法 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotInk free?
DotInk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 仓输入法 or DotInk?
仓输入法 is rated higher. 仓输入法 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while DotInk averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 仓输入法 or DotInk have ads?
Neither 仓输入法 nor DotInk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 仓输入法 or DotInk?
仓输入法 ships an update every 3 weeks, and DotInk weekly. Most recently, 仓输入法 was updated on October 14, 2026 and DotInk on September 26, 2026.

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