MergeKey vs FormShare Collect

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).

FormShare Collect brings powerful, reliable ODK-compatible data collection to iPhone and iPad, for free. Collect data anywhere, even completely offline. Download your forms before heading into the field, collect and save data without an internet connection, then submit completed records to your server when you’re back online. Whether you’re conducting a household survey, managing a field research study, carrying out a census, or supporting routine monitoring, FormShare Collect gives your team a dependable way to collect high-quality data on the devices they already use. KEY FEATURES • Inspired by ODK Collect
 FormShare Collect is a faithful iOS port of ODK Collect but supported by QLands. Our version has complete compatibility and provenance: Improvements and bug fixes to the official version can be carried into the iOS version, helping keep the two experiences aligned. • Built for offline data collection
 Download your forms before heading into the field, then collect, save, and review data without an internet connection. Submit completed records when connectivity is available. • Powerful, flexible forms
 Support for groups, repeats, skip logic, constraints, calculations, entities, and other advanced form functionality through a complete port of JavaRosa. • A full range of question types 
Collect text and numbers, single- and multiple-choice responses, dates and times, GPS points, traces and areas, photos, audio, barcodes, signatures, rankings, and more. • Multi-language support 
Build forms in multiple languages and switch languages directly within the app while collecting data. • Support for non-Gregorian calendars
 Work with Nepali (Bikram Sambat), Myanmar, and Persian calendars. • Save and review your work
 Save forms as drafts, review your answers, make changes, and finalize records when you’re ready. • Connect to the server you use
 Connect directly to FormShare and other OpenRosa-compatible servers. FormShare Collect makes robust, offline-first ODK-compatible data collection available to iOS users, giving organizations more flexibility in the devices they use for fieldwork. FormShare Collect is developed by QLands Software Inc. It is not developed, endorsed, or supported by the ODK team. ODK Collect is a product of Get ODK Inc., and ODK is a trademark of Get ODK Inc. FormShare and QLands Software Inc. are not affiliated with Get ODK Inc.