Comparison

MergeKey vs MatrixQR

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 30 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, 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. 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) CUSTOMIZABLE STYLE - 5 keyboard styles: Default, Liquid Glass (iOS 26), Classic, Flat and sculpted Keycaps - 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 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 repeat the last word - Key heatmap per language shows which letters you type most and where your thumb lands - Built-in typing game to practice in any language 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. Word lists based on the Leipzig Corpora Collection (CC BY 4.0).

About

MatrixQR

Features
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MatrixQR - The Ultimate QR Code Scanner and Generator Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your camera. Create clean, customizable QR codes in seconds. MatrixQR is a fast and reliable QR tool built with privacy in mind. SCAN ANYTHING - Instant QR code scanning - Scan from photos in your gallery - Auto-detect URLs, WiFi, contacts, and more - Flash support for low-light scanning CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES - Generate QR codes for URLs, text, WiFi, and contacts - Customize colors and styles - Embed your logo with MatrixQR Pro - Social media and payment QR codes with MatrixQR Pro EASY SHARING - Save QR codes to your photos - Share directly to any app - Copy scanned content with one tap LIGHTNING FAST - Instant scanning and generation - Works offline - No account required PRIVATE AND SECURE - All data stays on your device - No tracking or analytics - No ads MatrixQR Pro unlocks: - Custom logo embedding - Pro QR types including social, payment, and events - Unlimited scan history Download MatrixQR now. The only QR app you will ever need. Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MergeKey4 screens
MatrixQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MergeKey at none against MatrixQR's 2. MatrixQR's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. MatrixQR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MergeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MergeKey ships an update weekly, MatrixQR daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MergeKey versus MatrixQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMergeKeyMatrixQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei AchzigerFRANCESCO FRANCO MAISANO

In-app purchases

None

MergeKey

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MatrixQR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • default$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MergeKey free?
MergeKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatrixQR free?
MatrixQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MergeKey or MatrixQR have ads?
Neither MergeKey nor MatrixQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MergeKey or MatrixQR?
MergeKey ships an update weekly, and MatrixQR daily. Most recently, MergeKey was updated on October 4, 2026 and MatrixQR on September 24, 2026.

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