Comparison

Lefty Keyboard vs OffScribe

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

Head to head
About

Lefty Keyboard

A universal keyboard layout designed specifically for left-handed iPhone and iPad users. It prioritizes privacy with no tracking or full access, and is optimized for performance and battery life.

Highlights
  • Left-handed layout
  • Universal for iPhone/iPad
  • No full access required
  • No tracking
  • No ads
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Read full description

Lefty Keyboard — the keyboard built for the 10% who are left out. Every mainstream keyboard is laid out for right-handers. Lefty Keyboard mirrors the layout for your left hand, so one-handed typing finally feels natural. FEATURES • Left-hand optimized layout — keys placed for easy left-thumb reach • 8 English locales (US, UK, AU, CA and more) + Turkish • Spacebar-drag cursor control — slide the spacebar to move the caret • Custom key & letter colors for light and dark mode • Key press sounds • Smart auto-correction with downloadable dictionaries • Lightweight and battery-friendly PRIVACY FIRST The keyboard has NO Full Access and never logs your keystrokes — what you type never leaves your device. Privacy Policy: https://www.hiddenmine.com/apps/lefty-keyboard/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OffScribe

Read full description

Transcribe your lectures, meetings, interviews, and voice notes instantly and privately, entirely on your device. No internet, no accounts, no data leaving your phone. Why OffScribe? • Fully Offline: Record and transcribe anytime, anywhere—no Wi-Fi required. • Private & Secure: All recordings and transcriptions stay on your device. No tracking, no cloud, no data collection. • Unlimited Transcriptions: Convert as many recordings as you need without limits. • Multi-Language Support: Transcribe in 99+ languages and switch languages anytime. • Export & Share: Save your transcripts as TXT, PDF, SRT, or VTT. Copy or share easily. • Retranscribe: Not happy with a transcription? Retranscribe instantly for better accuracy. Who Uses OffScribe? • Professionals: Capture meetings, discussions, and voice notes securely. • Students: Record and review lectures and study sessions offline. • Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews locally without exposing sensitive data. • Chefs & Home Cooks: Record recipes, cooking instructions, and kitchen notes without stopping your workflow. • Book Writers: Dictate ideas, drafts, or entire chapters and transcribe them instantly. • Content Creators: Talk your ideas out loud and prepare your scripts. • Everyone: From quick memos to long recordings, OffScribe handles it all. Key Features • One-Tap Recording: Start recording instantly; transcription starts automatically. • High-Quality On-Device Transcription: Powered by Apple Neural Engine and state-of-the-art transcription model for accurate results. • Folder Organization: Keep your recordings and transcripts neatly organized. Always Free & Privacy-Focused OffScribe is completely free, supported by banner and occasional full-screen ads. Your privacy is our top priority: no audio uploads, no analytics, no subscriptions. Everything stays local and under your control. Get Started Today Download OffScribe to start recording, transcribing, and exporting audio securely—offline, fast, and hassle-free. Privacy Policy: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://gigantech.io/products/transcription-app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Lefty Keyboard4 screens
OffScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffScribe at none against Lefty Keyboard's 6. OffScribe also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Lefty Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OffScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lefty Keyboard versus OffScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLefty KeyboardOffScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEMiR EMRAH UCKANGiganTech, LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lefty Keyboard

Subscriptions3
  • Lefty Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Destekçi - Aylık$4.991 Month
  • Lefty Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Küçük Bahşiş$0.99
  • Orta Bahşiş$2.99
  • Büyük Bahşiş$4.99
None

OffScribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lefty Keyboard free?
Lefty Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OffScribe free?
OffScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lefty Keyboard or OffScribe have ads?
Lefty Keyboard shows ads; OffScribe does not.

Other comparisons