Comparison

MergeKey vs Comet

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

Comet

This AI-powered browser serves as a personal assistant, enhancing focus and streamlining workflows. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, scheduling, and research.

Highlights
  • Unified AI search
  • Instant context and automation
  • Summarize, shop, schedule, research
  • Personalized workflow adaptation
  • Tab and inspiration management
Features
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Comet is an AI-powered browser that acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Boost your focus, streamline your workflow, and turn curiosity into momentum. · Unified AI search, instant context, and automation across every site. Summarize, shop, schedule, and research—directly in the browser. · Enjoy the web and let the AI assistant handle your chores · Do everything on your to-do list faster with Comet · Comet adapts to how you think and work, learning your habits to keep you organized. Never lose track of tabs or inspiration. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy

Screenshots

MergeKey4 screens
Comet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MergeKey at none against Comet's 3. MergeKey also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Comet's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Comet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. MergeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MergeKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comet has 7.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MergeKey's written reviews are positive against 65% of Comet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MergeKey ships an update every 4 days, Comet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MergeKey versus Comet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMergeKeyComet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (7.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better65.3% of reviews
Number of ratings37.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB291 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndrei AchzigerPerplexity AI, Inc.

Customer experience

MergeKey

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

Comet

All ratings7,823 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative23.3%

In-app purchases

None

MergeKey

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Comet

Subscriptions3
  • Perplexity Pro$20.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro$200.001 Year
  • Perplexity Max$200.001 Month

Questions

Is MergeKey free?
MergeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Comet free?
Comet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MergeKey or Comet?
MergeKey is rated higher. MergeKey averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Comet averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.
Do MergeKey or Comet have ads?
Neither MergeKey nor Comet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MergeKey or Comet?
MergeKey ships an update every 4 days, and Comet every 8 days. Most recently, MergeKey was updated on October 24, 2026 and Comet on November 2, 2026.

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