Ogham Input vs HOM Essence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ogham Input
This app provides a custom keyboard for your smartphone, allowing you to type using Ogham characters. It integrates seamlessly with any application, offering a unique way to write with ancient runes. Follow simple setup steps to start using it.
- Ogham character keyboard
- Works with any app
- Easy setup instructions
- Privacy-focused data collection
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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First of all, this is not just an application. Ogham Input is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with the Ogham characters! 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 Ogham Input keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select Ogham Input 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 Ogham Input and start writing with runes! PRIVACY POLICE Ogham Input 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 Ogham Input. 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 - Medieval 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.
HOM Essence
Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Control and monitor your connected devices remotely and automate routines for enhanced convenience. Experience a seamless and smarter home environment.
- Connect and manage HOM devices
- Remote control and monitoring
- Automate routines
- All-in-one smart home hub
- Seamless smart home experience
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HOM Essence App – Your Smart Home Hub The HOM Essence App is the ultimate hub for managing your HOM devices. ・Connect and manage all your HOM devices in one place ・Control and monitor your devices anytime, anywhere ・Automate routines for ultimate convenience With HOM Essence, enjoy a seamless, smarter home experience—all at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HOM Essence at Free against Ogham Input's $1.99. HOM Essence also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). Ogham Input's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). 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
HOM Essence is free to download; Ogham Input costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ogham Input ships an update every 41 months, HOM Essence every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ogham Input | HOM Essence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pablo Cussa de Souza | CHAN Hok Man |
Customer experience
Ogham Input
HOM Essence
In-app purchases
Ogham Input
No in-app purchases
HOM Essence
No in-app purchases









