# RGBoard vs DumbKeyboard

The clearest difference is price: DumbKeyboard at Free against RGBoard's $4.99. DumbKeyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). RGBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DumbKeyboard is free to download; RGBoard costs $4.99 up front. RGBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DumbKeyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

RGBoard ships an update every 9 days, DumbKeyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RGBoard | DumbKeyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rgboard-animated-keyboard/id6741393117/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ali Pourhadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790080539) | [Cassandra Sandquist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895750546) |

## What reviewers say

### RGBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rgboard-animated-keyboard/id6741393117)

This keyboard extension offers a visually engaging typing experience with customizable LED effects and sound feedback. It includes smart word predictions, auto-correction, and support for emojis and kaomojis to enhance your typing efficiency and enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED effects, Rich sound feedback, Smart word predictions, Auto-correct support, Emoji and Kaomoji support, Multiple language support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annually Pro Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### DumbKeyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbkeyboard/id6764367078)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RGBoard free?

RGBoard costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DumbKeyboard free?

DumbKeyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RGBoard or DumbKeyboard have ads?

Neither RGBoard nor DumbKeyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RGBoard or DumbKeyboard?

RGBoard ships an update every 9 days, and DumbKeyboard every 2 days. Most recently, RGBoard was updated on October 30, 2026 and DumbKeyboard on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
