RetroKeys vs haptix.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroKeys
This app offers a custom keyboard experience for iOS, featuring vintage aesthetics with custom key shapes, retro color schemes, and shadow effects. It aims to provide a nostalgic typing experience reminiscent of old-school keyboards while integrating seamlessly with modern devices.
- Custom key shapes
- Retro color schemes
- Unique shadow effects
- Nostalgic typing experience
- Seamless iOS integration
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RetroKeys brings a nostalgic charm to your fingertips with a custom keyboard app for iOS. Designed for those who cherish the vintage aesthetics, this app offers a delightful typing experience complete with custom key shapes, retro color scheme, and unique shadow effects reminiscent of old-school keyboards. Each key is meticulously crafted to emulate the iconic style, while the app ensures a seamless integration with modern iOS devices. Dive into a bygone era of computing every time you type with RetroKeys—where every keystroke is a trip down memory lane. We're working hard on improving these features and adding new ones, feel free to reach out with any suggestions.
haptix.
This app uses gentle vibration patterns to help regulate your nervous system. It offers various rhythm modes to assist with panic, overstimulation, sleep, and focus. The experience is purely haptic, requiring no sound.
- Gentle vibration patterns
- 4 rhythm modes
- Adjustable intensity
- Works with screen locked
- Pure haptics, no sound
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haptix uses gentle vibration patterns to help regulate your nervous system. Hold your phone or place it on your chest. Feel the rhythm. Let your body sync. Perfect for: - Panic moments - Overstimulation and sensory overload - Falling asleep - Finding focus - Breathwork and meditation Features: - 4 rhythm modes (Calm, Focus, Alert, Sleep) - Adjustable intensity - Works with screen locked - No sound needed — pure haptics Upgrade to Pro to unlock all rhythms, themes, and intensity controls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: haptix. at Free against RetroKeys's $0.99. haptix. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RetroKeys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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
haptix. is free to download; RetroKeys costs $0.99 up front. haptix. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RetroKeys asks for nothing beyond the download.
haptix. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | RetroKeys | haptix. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ibrahim Chiha | Chylenna Brownlee |
Customer experience
RetroKeys
haptix.
In-app purchases
RetroKeys
No in-app purchases
haptix.
- Haptix Pro$4.99
