Comparison

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen vs Keyboard Extension

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

Head to head
About

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen

Enhance your mobile device's productivity with desktop-like shortcuts and features. Create shortcuts for files, folders, and web links, and easily paste images, text, and URLs directly from a home screen widget. Enjoy a streamlined workflow with copy-paste functionality and customizable options.

Highlights
  • File and folder shortcuts
  • Webpage and system URL links
  • Image, text, and link pasting
  • Clipboard copying
  • Desktop item management
  • Customizable background colors
  • Dark mode
Features
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Desktop mini enables you to save time and work more productively by adding familiar desktop features with a home screen widget. – File and folder shortcuts – Links to webpages and system URLs – Pasting of images, text, and links right from your widget – Copying of pasted files to your clipboard with a single tap – Move desktop items and edit shortcut names – Custom background colors and a beautiful dark mode Test the app for three days completely for free. After this period you can decide if you want to unlock the full version with a one-time purchase. ––– Important compatibility information: This app works with iOS 26, iOS 18 and iOS 17. The compatibility with future versions can‘t be guaranteed due to possible native changes in the iOS file system and the iOS internal URL handling. The landscape shots that are used as example images are provided by the artists Fabian Wiktor (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@fabianwiktor) and Pok Rie (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@pok-rie-33563).

About

Keyboard Extension

Manage text snippets and images with a custom keyboard extension. Save time by quickly accessing and organizing your frequently used content across all applications. Features include encryption and FaceID/TouchID protection for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard extension
  • Text and image snippet management
  • Tag-based organization
  • Encryption for sensitive data
  • FaceID/TouchID protection
  • Universal app compatibility
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Introducing SnipKey, the simple and modern solution for managing text snippets and images, complete with a sleek custom keyboard extension. SnipKey seamlessly integrates into your digital workflow, revolutionizing how you interact with content across all your apps—from personal reminders to sensitive work information. SnipKey is a Keyboard Extension. Why SnipKey Stands Out? - Simple & Modern Design Intuitive interface that's a joy to use Clean, minimalist aesthetics for distraction-free productivity - Effortless Management Easily create, store, and categorize snippets and images Custom tags for quick retrieval and organization - Smart Keyboard Extension Access snippets instantly in any app Seamlessly switch to SnipKey without leaving your current task - Advanced Filtering Find exactly what you need with tag-based filtering Categorize snippets by type (Personal, Work, Banking) or custom tags - Enhanced Security Protect sensitive data with robust encryption Secure snippets with FaceID or TouchID for privacy - Universal Compatibility Works flawlessly across your favorite apps Access snippets wherever you are, whenever you need them SnipKey isn't just a snippet manager—it's a comprehensive, modern solution designed to enhance your productivity and simplify your digital life. With its sleek interface and powerful features, SnipKey transforms how you handle information. Learn more at https://snipkey.jrtv.online Terms of Service: https://snipkey.jrtv.online/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://snipkey.jrtv.online/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen4 screens
Keyboard Extension4 screens

Verdict

The call

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen and Keyboard Extension both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Desktop mini @ your Homescreen's written reviews are positive against 92% of Keyboard Extension's. Desktop mini @ your Homescreen also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Desktop mini @ your Homescreen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Keyboard Extension sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Desktop mini @ your Homescreen against 4.9 for Keyboard Extension. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Desktop mini @ your Homescreen's written reviews are positive against 92% of Keyboard Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen ships an update every 5 weeks, Keyboard Extension monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Desktop mini @ your Homescreen versus Keyboard Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop mini @ your HomescreenKeyboard Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings)4.9 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarian KoenigJonathan Taveras

Customer experience

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Keyboard Extension

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop mini @ your Homescreen

One-time1
  • Desktop mini +$0.99
6 purchases

Keyboard Extension

One-time6
  • Candy Tip$1.99
  • Juice Tip$4.99
  • Juice Tip$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Ramen Tip$14.99
  • Burget Tip$29.99
  • Caviar Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Desktop mini @ your Homescreen free?
Desktop mini @ your Homescreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keyboard Extension free?
Keyboard Extension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop mini @ your Homescreen or Keyboard Extension?
Keyboard Extension is rated higher. Desktop mini @ your Homescreen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Keyboard Extension averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do Desktop mini @ your Homescreen or Keyboard Extension have ads?
Neither Desktop mini @ your Homescreen nor Keyboard Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desktop mini @ your Homescreen or Keyboard Extension?
Desktop mini @ your Homescreen ships an update every 5 weeks, and Keyboard Extension monthly. Most recently, Desktop mini @ your Homescreen was updated on November 4, 2026 and Keyboard Extension on November 4, 2026.

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