Comparison

PLKeyboard vs iMCBridge

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

iMCBridge

Access and control your Mac or Windows PC securely from your iPhone. View the screen, move the pointer, click, scroll, and type remotely over various network connections. Offers Face ID protection and secure QR code pairing.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac and Windows
  • Direct peer-to-peer connection
  • Encrypted relay connection
  • Switch between multiple computers
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Face ID protection
  • Secure QR code pairing
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Access and control your own Mac or Windows PC securely from your iPhone—at home, at work, or while traveling. iMCBridge is a remote desktop app built for quick access to your personal computers. View the screen, move the pointer, click, scroll, and type from iPhone over Wi-Fi, 4G, or 5G. KEY FEATURES • Remote access to Mac and Windows PC • Direct peer-to-peer connection when available • Encrypted relay connection when direct access is unavailable • Switch quickly between multiple paired computers • Mouse movement, left click, right click, and scrolling • iPhone keyboard input • Pinch to zoom and two-finger horizontal navigation while zoomed • Monitor AI coding agents and open the right computer when attention is needed • Face ID protection when reconnecting • Screen streaming stops when the app moves to the background • Secure QR code pairing SETUP Install iMCBridge on your iPhone and the free companion app on the Mac or Windows PC you want to control. For the first pairing, connect the iPhone and computer to the same local Wi-Fi network and scan the QR code shown by the computer app. After pairing, connect from home, work, or mobile networks such as 4G and 5G. The computer must be powered on, signed in to a user account, and running iMCBridge. On Mac, Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions are required. iMCBridge does not bypass operating-system security or pre-login screens. Remote access is unavailable while the computer is powered off, signed out, or waiting for its first login after restart. iMCBridge Pro • Monthly plan: price shown in the App Store; no free trial • Annual plan: price shown in the App Store; eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial The annual plan renews automatically after the trial unless canceled. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://imcbridge-signaling.ommunity-orker.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://imcbridge-signaling.ommunity-orker.workers.dev/terms

Screenshots

PLKeyboard4 screens
iMCBridge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMCBridge at 100% against PLKeyboard's 0%. iMCBridge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. PLKeyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iMCBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, iMCBridge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PLKeyboard versus iMCBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLKeyboardiMCBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSai Tawng PhaTakahiro Aminaga

Customer experience

PLKeyboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iMCBridge

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PLKeyboard

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

iMCBridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLKeyboard free?
PLKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMCBridge free?
iMCBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PLKeyboard or iMCBridge have ads?
PLKeyboard shows ads; iMCBridge does not.
Which is updated more often, PLKeyboard or iMCBridge?
PLKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and iMCBridge every 10 days. Most recently, PLKeyboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and iMCBridge on October 5, 2026.

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