GuiKey vs EZPinyin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GuiKey
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A free keyboard application to write in the Gวui orthographic system. This is a free keyboard application for speakers and users of the Gวui language in the Kalahari Basin area, Botswana. This keyboard provides your iPhone with features that are necessary for writing in the Gวui orthographic system. ==main features== - enables the input of five click consonant symbols and three tone markers - can also be used as an ordinary QWERTY keyboard
EZPinyin
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EZPinyin is the pinyin keyboard for Chinese learners and speakers with limited character recognition. Type the pinyin spelling (like "ni" for ไฝ ) and the app shows character suggestions with English translations to help you choose the correct one. The app prioritizes HSK 1-4 vocabulary, making it useful for learning and everyday communication. Every character includes its English definition so you can understand what you're typing. Works offline and integrates with any iPhone application. Local dictionary support means your data stays on your device and is never accessed by our servers or 3rd parties. Make sure to enable "Allow full access" in settings to ensure full functionality
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EZPinyin at every 3 days against GuiKey's every 5 months. EZPinyin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GuiKey ships an update every 5 months, EZPinyin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuiKey | EZPinyin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanji Kato | Graham Bohm |
In-app purchases
GuiKey
No in-app purchases
EZPinyin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GuiKey free?
Is EZPinyin free?
Do GuiKey or EZPinyin have ads?
Which is updated more often, GuiKey or EZPinyin?
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