Comparison

PLKeyboard vs MyanmarKeyboardApp

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

Head to head
About

PLKeyboard

Type in various Southeast Asian scripts with this Unicode keyboard. It offers multiple layouts, word suggestions, and handwriting input. Customize appearance and enjoy on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Multiple Southeast Asian keyboard layouts
  • Word suggestions for Shan and Burmese
  • Handwriting-style input
  • Customizable themes and appearance
  • On-device privacy processing
  • Open-source project
Features
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PLKeyboard is a Unicode keyboard for Southeast Asian scripts that are often underserved by other keyboards. Type naturally in Shan, Burmese, Khmer, and many Tai-family languages — all from one keyboard. KEYBOARD LAYOUTS Switch between layouts with a single tap on the in-keyboard globe key: 1) PangLong (Shan) 2) Shan (SIL) 3) Burmese 4) Khamti 5) Tai Le 6) Tai Ahom 7) Tai Lue — with native digits 8) Tai Dam 9) Sgaw Karen 10) Pa-Oh 11) Khmer 12) Mon 13) Lao You choose which layouts appear in your rotation, so the globe key only cycles through the ones you use. TYPING FEATURES - Word suggestions for Shan and Burmese with an on-device dictionary - Handwriting-style input: type prefix vowels in natural order and the keyboard arranges them correctly - Double-tap a vowel key for its alternate form, smart typing - Native digit rows for scripts that use their own numerals APPEARANCE - System Default keeps the familiar iOS keyboard look - Color themes including Gold, Midnight Blue, and Forest Green - A custom color builder to design your own theme - Each theme adapts to light and dark mode - Optional key sound and haptic feedback PRIVACY PLKeyboard processes everything on your device. Your typing is not collected, stored, or sent anywhere. The keyboard automatically disables suggestions in password, payment, and one-time-code fields. PLKeyboard is an open-source project, built on the MIT-licensed ShanKeyboard, and made for communities whose scripts deserve first-class keyboard support on iOS. PLKEYBOARD PREMIUM Premium unlocks all color themes, the custom color builder, and removes ads. Available as monthly, or yearly plans. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends, at the same price. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://pldev.top/ios/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pldev.top/ios/terms.html

About

MyanmarKeyboardApp

Features
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Type Burmese the way it sounds. Myanmar Keyboard turns English letters into Myanmar Unicode as you type - "haylo" becomes hello in Burmese script, and "mingalaba" comes out fully formed, kinzi and all. PHONETIC AND FAST - Type with the QWERTY letters you already know, no new layout to learn - Smart suggestions from a 57,000-word Burmese dictionary that learns the words you use - Quick bar with the most common Burmese particles one tap away - Full support for stacked consonants, kinzi, medials, and tones MADE FOR BURMESE - No forced spaces: words join naturally, the way Burmese is written - Space bar can step through suggestions (Japanese-IME style) or commit words, your choice - Myanmar numerals just a flick away from 123 - Dedicated asat and stacking keys for Pali and complex words COMFORTABLE TO USE - Hold the space bar to move the cursor like a trackpad - Optional flip gestures: flick up for aspirates, flick left for retroflex letters - Built-in key chart, emoji picker, and iPhone + iPad layouts PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. The keyboard has no networking code, so your typing never leaves your phone. No ads, no tracking, no accounts. The whole keyboard is free. An optional one-time Pro purchase removes the occasional reminder and keeps the chevron glow color after the 30-day trial. Word data derived from Wikipedia and Wiktionary, copyright their contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Screenshots

PLKeyboard4 screens
MyanmarKeyboardApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyanmarKeyboardApp at none against PLKeyboard's shown. PLKeyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. PLKeyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MyanmarKeyboardApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, MyanmarKeyboardApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PLKeyboard versus MyanmarKeyboardApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLKeyboardMyanmarKeyboardApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSai Tawng PhaBhupesh Gurung

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PLKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

MyanmarKeyboardApp

One-time1
  • Myanmar Keyboard Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PLKeyboard free?
PLKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyanmarKeyboardApp free?
MyanmarKeyboardApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLKeyboard or MyanmarKeyboardApp have ads?
PLKeyboard shows ads; MyanmarKeyboardApp does not.
Which is updated more often, PLKeyboard or MyanmarKeyboardApp?
PLKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyanmarKeyboardApp every 2 months. Most recently, PLKeyboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and MyanmarKeyboardApp on October 10, 2026.

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