Comparison

RuneInput vs HCS

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

Head to head
About

RuneInput

This app provides a custom keyboard for smartphones and tablets, allowing users to type using Futhorc/Anglo-Saxon runes. It integrates seamlessly with your device's existing keyboard system, enabling rune input across any application.

Highlights
  • Futhorc/Anglo-Saxon rune keyboard
  • Works in any application
  • Easy installation and configuration
  • Privacy-focused data collection
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Features
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First of all, this is not just an application. Rune Input - Futhorc is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with Futhorc/Anglo-Saxon runes! Yes, any application, any smartphone! Take a look on the screenshots to see the keys and their possible variants! === Problems seeing the runes? === In some cases, users can have issues to see the new keyboard on the Keyboard list. We recommend that you restart the phone and close all the applications before and after installing/configuring the app. If you have any question related to that, contact us via contato@hodstudio.com.br You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your Rune Input - Futhorc rune keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select Rune Input - Futhorc When using an app, the iPhone/iPad will show a Globe icon or button at the bottom. By holding on it, you can choose which keyboard you want to use. Select Rune Input - Futhorc and start writing with runes! PRIVACY POLICE Rune Input - Futhorc aims to spread and facilitate the use of runes by anyone. Because it’s a keyboard, operational system can display an default alerts to inform that keyboards can capture data typed by users and send them to third parties. That is not the case with Rune Input - Futhorc. We collect and process only data on app usage statistics, as well as error/crash information. What does that mean? - It is not necessary to create an account and the app will not request any personal data. - No data typed with Rune Input - Futhorc is sent anywhere. Typed characters are transferred to the operational system of the mobile, which will be standard processed, like inserting them on a text field. - No personal data is collected. Only usage statistics and error/crash information are collected, which are processed directly by Google’s servers.

About

HCS

Features
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*This app was made and intended for HCS-Hosted subscribers.* Tomorrow's features are available today, even on the go. The HCS mobile app gives your business or organization unparalleled voice, call, and feature quality from the convenience of your users' mobile devices. Backed by 911inform - HCS' phone service and mobile app provides safe and secure communications and emergency management tools. Features: - Calling - Messaging (Coming soon) - Public and Private Channels - Voicemails and Call History - Guaranteed Uptime - Guaranteed Call Quality - Threat Notification - Call Transcription and Notes (Coming soon) - LTE Local Survivability - RAY BAUM's Act Compliance - Kari's Law Compliance - Alyssa's Law Compliance - Calendar and Schedule Integration (Coming soon)

Screenshots

RuneInput2 screens
HCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HCS at Free against RuneInput's $1.99. HCS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

HCS is free to download; RuneInput costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RuneInput ships an update every 41 months, HCS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RuneInput versus HCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuneInputHCS
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo Cussa de Souza911inform, LLC

In-app purchases

None

RuneInput

No in-app purchases

None

HCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RuneInput free?
RuneInput costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HCS free?
HCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RuneInput or HCS have ads?
Neither RuneInput nor HCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RuneInput or HCS?
RuneInput ships an update every 41 months, and HCS fortnightly. Most recently, RuneInput was updated on October 15, 2026 and HCS on October 7, 2026.

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