Comparison

Upvia vs Dev Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Upvia

Features
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Upvia is the fastest way to share any file from iOS securely and privately, using your own S3 or Cloudflare R2 bucket. Built for developers and power users, Upvia turns your iPhone into a cloud upload hub. From videos to PDFs, photos to zip files. Just share via the iOS share sheet, and Upvia will upload it in the background and give you a presigned link, all in one tap. No backend. No limits. No third-party storage. Instant Upload via Share Sheet Send files directly from any app, Photos, Safari, Files into your cloud storage. Private by Design Your credentials are securely stored in Apple Keychain. No data ever touches our servers. We don’t even have any. Supports S3 & Cloudflare R2 Upload to any S3-compatible storage or Cloudflare R2. You own your storage, you control access. Live Activity + Dynamic Island Track upload progress even when the app is closed or your device is locked. Smart Background Uploads Upload queues continue seamlessly with auto-retry, network awareness, and error recovery. Presigned Link Generation Share secure, time-limited download links in seconds. Upvia is the perfect tool for: - Devs sharing build artifacts or log files - Creators sending large media to clients - Anyone who wants full control over file hosting Use your own infra. Skip the middlemen. Get it done faster, smarter, and privately.

About

Dev Keyboard

A terminal-styled keyboard designed for programmers, offering quick access to essential symbols and a PC-style layout. It supports multiple programming languages and prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Highlights
  • PC-style modifier row
  • One-tap developer symbols
  • Long-press for extra symbols
  • Multiple language packs
  • Terminal aesthetic
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Dev Keyboard is a terminal-styled coding keyboard that puts the symbols you actually type one tap away. A PC-style layout (Esc, Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Cmd, Tab, Caps) sits above quick rows of developer symbols and brackets. FEATURES - PC-style modifier row and key layout - One-tap brackets and symbols: {} [] () => ; / \ | and more - Long-press letters for extra developer symbols - Language packs: JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Java, C / C++, Kotlin - Terminal aesthetic: monospace, dark, distraction-free - Privacy-first: no Full Access required, nothing leaves your device Type code faster in any app - notes, chat, editors, terminals.

Screenshots

Upvia3 screens
Dev Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Upvia at fortnightly against Dev Keyboard's every 5 weeks. Dev Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Upvia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upvia ships an update fortnightly, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Upvia versus Dev Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpviaDev Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEKOBIT PTE. LTD.Anshika Maurya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Upvia

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Full App Unlock Forever$2.99
1 purchases

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Upvia free?
Upvia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Keyboard free?
Dev Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Upvia or Dev Keyboard have ads?
Neither Upvia nor Dev Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upvia or Dev Keyboard?
Upvia ships an update fortnightly, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Upvia was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on October 31, 2026.

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