Comparison

MergeKey vs WayPin

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

Head to head
About

MergeKey

This keyboard dynamically adjusts key sizes and visibility as you type, offering larger tap targets and fewer errors. It supports 20 languages and includes customizable styles and privacy-focused features.

Highlights
  • Dynamic key resizing
  • Hides impossible keys
  • Supports 20 languages
  • Customizable styles
  • Privacy-focused
  • Typing game
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MergeKey — the first keyboard that hides the keys you don't need. As you type, MergeKey dynamically removes impossible letters and expands the remaining keys, giving you bigger tap targets and fewer typos. It's like autocomplete, but visual — you see your options shrink in real time. MERGE MODE — UNIQUE TO MERGEKEY - Keys that can't continue your word disappear instantly - Remaining keys grow to fill the space — bigger keys, fewer mistakes - Learns new words you teach it - Toggle Merge Mode off if you prefer just the disappearing keys without resizing MADE FOR IPAD - Full-size layouts on large iPads, a roomier compact layout on smaller ones - Pinch to split the keyboard for thumb typing, with adjustable split distance - Two-finger trackpad: drag across the keys to move the cursor - Letters Only mode for a clean, focused board - Split typing on iPhone too, in landscape 31 LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Romanian, Hungarian, Irish, Hebrew, Arabic, Urdu (Latin), Bangla and Hindi — each with native prediction and accented character variants. English (US/GB), Spanish (ES/MX) and Portuguese (BR/PT) with correct regional dictionaries. Hindi, Bangla and Urdu in Latin letters. SMART FEATURES - Quick Settings right in the keyboard — tap the MergeKey icon - Scrolling prediction bar with up to 9 word suggestions - Long-press for accented letters and symbols - Character preview bubble on key tap - Optional dedicated number row - Double-tap shift for caps lock - Backspace hold-to-accelerate (characters, then words) - Hold 123 for a fan of digits; hold the comma key for more signs CUSTOMIZABLE STYLE - 14 keyboard styles: Default, Liquid Glass (iOS 26), Classic, Ink on Paper, Typewriter, Keycaps, Sharp, Brick, Pixel, Glossy, Metal, Backlit, Calculator, Neon - Custom key fill, border, character and accent colors - Letters that grow with their keys as they merge (optional) - 6 key fonts - Keyboard height: Compact, Normal or Tall - Transparency slider for key fill opacity - Animation speed control - Live keyboard preview in Settings and Style - Own colors for single function keys, a Black and White accent and Reset Style BUILT FOR LEARNERS - Swipe up to teach MergeKey a new word - Swipe down for continuous mode (all keys visible) - Swipe left to delete whole words - Swipe right to paste the last thing you copied - Key heatmap per language shows which letters you type most and where your thumb lands - Built-in typing game to practice in any language - Live lessons in How to – every gesture plays on your own keyboard - 3 mini games: Tennis, Surfing, Penalty Kick PRIVACY FIRST MergeKey does not collect or transmit your typing data. Everything stays on your device. MergeKey never connects to the internet. The only network activity is the App Store handling the optional tips – that's why iOS shows a Mobile Data switch for MergeKey. The optional clipboard keeps your texts on this device only. Word lists based on the Leipzig Corpora Collection (CC BY 4.0). AI4Bharat Aksharantar (CC BY).

About

WayPin

Pin notes to real-world locations and receive instant alerts when you are near. Organize reminders at places that matter, making your notes find you.

Highlights
  • Location-based alerts
  • Pin notes to map locations
  • Instant notifications when near
  • Organize reminders by place
  • Global note view
  • Search notes by location
Features
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Pin your notes to real-world locations. Visit the location, get the note. Every time* Stop digging through notes and pictures to find what you need. Introducing WayPin, your location-based note reminder! How It Works: • Pin a Note: Make notes and stick them to places on the map. • Map Your Memory: Organize reminders at the spots that matter. • Get Notified: Instant alerts when close to your pinned spot. Your notes find you! Key Features: • Location-Based Alerts: Set notes for places, get alerts when near. • Easy Note Creation: Quick note-making with an easy interface. • Go Global: See all your notes around the world at a glance. • Organize Your Life: Search notes by location and creation time. Why WayPin? Every single person I talk to invents their own uses for WayPin. Mine was to remember passcodes to condos I worked at, and hotel room numbers as a frequent traveler. What will yours be? *Due to Apple’s Background Refresh, frequent use is ideal.

Screenshots

MergeKey4 screens
WayPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MergeKey at none against WayPin's 3. MergeKey also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). WayPin's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. WayPin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MergeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MergeKey against 5.0 for WayPin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MergeKey ships an update every 3 days, WayPin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MergeKey versus WayPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMergeKeyWayPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei AchzigerAlex Fife

Customer experience

MergeKey

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WayPin

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MergeKey

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WayPin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is MergeKey free?
MergeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WayPin free?
WayPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MergeKey or WayPin?
MergeKey and WayPin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do MergeKey or WayPin have ads?
Neither MergeKey nor WayPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MergeKey or WayPin?
MergeKey ships an update every 3 days, and WayPin fortnightly. Most recently, MergeKey was updated on October 21, 2026 and WayPin on October 20, 2026.

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