Sithija vs SMSHook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Sithija
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Sithija: Sinhala Mobile Keyboard Fully featured Sinhala keyboard for Apple mobile devices with iOS version 15.0 or higher. This is a lightweight keyboard-only version of our main Sinhala app 'Sinhala: Keyboard & Notebook'. This app will install the complete Sinhala keyboard without other unrelated features and this keyboard or application will not ask or collect any kind of personal or other data from its users. This app will bring you the two best Sinhala typing layouts available in the AppStore. > Smart Wijesekara layout Our Wijesekara layout is an enhanced & highly optimized version of the traditional Wijesekara layout. We have focused on designing a `user-friendly` and `easy to use` Wijesekara layout to maximize & simplify your Sinhala typing experience with much fewer typing errors. Check the `Typing tips` section of the application for more details. > Smart Singlish layout Singlish is a transliteration layout for users who like to type Sinhala with equivalent English letter sounds. This is the most popular layout on our keyboard with a superior Sinhala typing experience. This layout is much easier and faster to use and anyone can type without any prior experience. With out complete and smart Unicode text building engine users can type Sinhala letters faster and with fewer errors. Check the `Typing tips` section of the application for more details. > Other layouts A complete & fully-featured English layout will be available so you don't have to switch to the system keyboard to type in English. Complete Emoji layout > Other special features ⣠long-press to move/change the cursor position ⣠smart Unicode rendering engine ⣠double-tap on the spacebar for period (dot) symbol ⣠double-tap on the period (dot) key for the comma symbol ⣠double tap on the `pilla` (vowel symbols) to get `longer pills` (e.g. double tap on Papilla to get Longer Papilla) Check the `Typing tips` section for more features > Privacy Policy User data belongs to the user We will not be asking for your name, email, phone number, or any other details We will not be asking permission to access the camera, photo library, flasher, or any other device sensors > Google Ads Our only source of income is showing ads on this app. We use Google ads for advertising and Google may ask you to enable user tracking for targeted ads. We encourage you to not allow tracking when prompted, so Google will provide general ads instead of targeted ads. > How to install this Keyboard 1) Quick method ⢠Tap on 'Activate your keyboard' on the home page ⢠Go to 'Keyboards' section ⢠Turn ON the 'Sinhala' keyboard ⢠Turn ON 'Allow Full Access' if you want to have word suggestions (This is an OS requirement and we cannot access the database without this enabled) ⢠Go to any TextField and switch to the 'Sinhala' keypad from the keyboard switcher (globe icon) 2) Manual method ⢠Go to `Settings -> General -> Keyboard` ⢠Select `Keyboards` section to see activated Keyboards ⢠Tap on the `Add New Keyboard...` option ⢠Select `Sinhala` under the `THIRD-PARTY KEYBOARDS` section ⢠The app will redirect back to the previous page ⢠Select the newly added `Sinhala` from the activated keyboards list ⢠Enable the `Allow Full Access` if you want to have word suggestions (This is an OS requirement and we cannot access the database without this enabled) ⢠Go to any TextField and switch to the 'Sinhala' keypad from the keyboard switcher (globe icon) Please visit our Facebook page for more details and don't forget to like our page.
SMSHook
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SMSHook is a lightweight SMS forwarding utility that sends your incoming text messages directly to your own API endpoint. No middleman, no cloud storage ā your messages go straight from your phone to your server. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste your webhook URL ā the address where you want to receive forwarded SMS. 2. Tap the start button ā one tap activates real-time forwarding. 3. Every incoming SMS is forwarded as JSON to your endpoint automatically. WHY SMSHOOK - Real-time Forwarding: SMS is forwarded the moment it arrives. No delays, no manual work. - Simple Setup: Paste a URL, tap start. No config files, no complexity. - No Middleman: Messages go from your phone to your server. We never see your messages. - Privacy First: No account registration required. No analytics. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. PRICING 15 free forwards included. Unlimited forwarding with a monthly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. YOUR DATA, YOUR SERVER SMSHook does not operate any backend. Your SMS content, webhook URL, and configuration are stored only on your device and sent directly to the endpoint you specify. Privacy Policy: https://smshook.aprilzz.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://smshook.aprilzz.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SMSHook at 2 against Sithija's ā. SMSHook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sithija sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SMSHook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sithija | SMSHook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | ā | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | ā | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rajeev Prasad | ę“ č®ø |
In-app purchases
Sithija
- Remove Ads$0.99
SMSHook
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Lifetime$14.99
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