Comparison

PLKeyboard vs TMK Keyboard

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

TMK Keyboard

This custom keyboard offers support for 11 languages, including Shan, Myanmar, and English, with practical layouts and local word suggestions. Customize themes, fonts, and key settings for a personalized typing experience across all your apps.

Highlights
  • Support for 11 languages
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Shan font selection
  • Unicode Pad
  • Text snippets
  • Cursor movement tools
Features
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TMK Keyboard is a custom iOS keyboard for Shan, Myanmar, English, and related Tai writing systems. It is designed for everyday typing with practical layouts, local word suggestions, customizable keyboard themes, and font controls for Shan text. Key features: - Support 11 languages: English, Shan, Myanmar, Tai Nuea, Tai Tham, Tai Lue, Tai Dam, Tai Ahom, Tai Khamti, Thai and Lao - Keyboard theme selection with live previews - Custom keyboard theme options - Shan font selection and adjustable key font size - Unicode Pad for entering script characters - Snippets for saving and reusing common text - Text Repeater for quickly repeating typed text - Mouse Pad / cursor movement tools - Key preview, handwriting, vibration, and sound settings - Local word suggestions using bundled word lists TMK Keyboard keeps the typing experience simple and focused. Settings are managed inside the app, so your selected language, theme, and font can be used while typing in other apps. The keyboard is especially useful for users who type Shan and related Tai scripts and want a flexible keyboard that works across iPhone apps.

Screenshots

PLKeyboard4 screens
TMK Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TMK Keyboard at 5.0 against PLKeyboard's 2.0. TMK Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. TMK Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TMK Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PLKeyboard versus TMK Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLKeyboardTMK Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSai Tawng PhaSAI ZOM TAI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PLKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
None

TMK Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLKeyboard free?
PLKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TMK Keyboard free?
TMK Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PLKeyboard or TMK Keyboard?
TMK Keyboard is rated higher. PLKeyboard averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TMK Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PLKeyboard or TMK Keyboard have ads?
PLKeyboard shows ads; TMK Keyboard does not.

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