Comparison

D vs WhyOpen

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

Head to head
About

D

This keyboard app is designed based on the principles of the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon, arranging consonants and vowels according to phonetic and elemental principles. It offers unique input methods for consonants and vowels, including variations for aspirated sounds and combined vowels.

Highlights
  • Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon design principles
  • Phonetically arranged consonants
  • Elementally arranged vowels
  • Unique input for aspirated consonants
  • Variations for combined vowels
  • Customizable key inputs
Features
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This keyboard has been faithfully designed to reflect the principles of creation recorded in the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon, printed in 1446. For consonants, the guttural, lingual, labial, and dental sounds are positioned around the four cardinal directions, with the glottal sound occupying the center. The basic characters of the Five Elements (ㄱ, ㄴ, ㅁ, ㅅ, ㅇ) are arranged accordingly. For vowels, the basic characters for North (1), South (2), East (3), and West (4) (ㅗ, ㅜ, ㅏ, ㅓ) are placed around the four cardinal directions, and the first character of Heaven, Earth, and Man, 'Heaven' (・), is located in the center (5). The basic consonant keys are designed so that pushing them inward inputs jeoncheong (ㄹ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅈ), and pushing them outward inputs chacheong (ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, ㅊ). (However, the semi-vowel ㄹ is arranged exceptionally.) The basic vowel keys are designed so that pushing them inward inputs ㅠ(6), ㅛ(7), ㅕ(8), and ㅑ(9), which have ㅣ (representing 'man') added in front, and pushing them outward inputs ㅚ, ㅟ, ㅐ, and ㅔ, which have ㅣ (representing 'man') added at the end. Pushing the central glottal sound key upward inputs the chacheong character ㅎ. Pushing the central 'Heaven' (・) key to the right inputs ー(10), and pushing it downward inputs ㅣ (representing 'man' or 'person'; no number assigned).

About

WhyOpen

Features
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WhyOpen helps you break mindless phone habits by adding one simple pause before distraction. When you try to open a locked app, WhyOpen asks: “Why are you opening this?” That small moment of reflection helps you make intentional choices, reduce impulsive scrolling, and stay focused on what actually matters. With WhyOpen, you can: Lock distracting apps during selected times Set your own personal “why” prompts Track unlock attempts and behavior patterns Build streaks and celebrate consistency Review simple stats to understand your habits Stay in control without extreme restrictions WhyOpen is designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with their phone. You don’t need more willpower. You need a better pause. Choose with intention. Open with purpose. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hilmicanceliker.com/whyopen/whyopen.html

Screenshots

D4 screens
WhyOpen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D at none against WhyOpen's 2. WhyOpen's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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. WhyOpen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D ships an update every 4 months, WhyOpen every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
D versus WhyOpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDWhyOpen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNG LLCHilmican Celiker

In-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WhyOpen

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhyOpen free?
WhyOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D or WhyOpen have ads?
Neither D nor WhyOpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D or WhyOpen?
D ships an update every 4 months, and WhyOpen every 6 days. Most recently, D was updated on October 30, 2026 and WhyOpen on October 31, 2026.

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