Comparison

Wurstfinger vs Keyword Search

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

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About

Wurstfinger

This keyboard app features large, well-spaced keys and intuitive swipe gestures designed for easier typing. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and no data collection, offering a unique alternative to standard QWERTY layouts.

Highlights
  • Large 3x3 key grid
  • Swipe gestures for additional characters
  • Supports 14 languages
  • Compose accents through combinations
  • Circular gestures for uppercase
  • Cursor control via space bar
  • Adjustable keyboard size
Features
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Wurstfinger - The Keyboard for Fat Fingers Tired of typos? Wurstfinger is a privacy-conscious keyboard with large keys and swipe gestures. Based on the proven MessagEase layout, it replaces the cramped QWERTY grid with a 3x3 layout optimized for thumb typing. Unlike mainstream keyboards, Wurstfinger doesn't rely on invasive word prediction - instead, it achieves accuracy through ergonomic design. Large, well-spaced keys mean fewer missed taps, and the gesture system lets you access all characters without hunting for tiny buttons. FEATURES: • Large 3x3 Key Grid - Optimized for thumbs, not precision pointers • Swipe Gestures - Access 8 additional characters per key by swiping • 26 Keyboard Layouts - Arabic, Croatian, English, Estonian-Finnish, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese (Hiragana), Japanese (Katakana), Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Spanish-Catalan, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese (with Telex input) • Compose Rules - Create accents through combinations (e.g. ' + a = á) • Circular Gestures - Draw a circle for uppercase letters • Cursor Control - Drag on the space bar to move the cursor, drag on the delete key to erase continuously • Haptic Feedback - Customizable vibration intensity • Fully Adjustable - Scale keyboard size to your preference PRIVACY FIRST: • No data collection • No network access • No word prediction tracking • All processing happens locally on your device Wurstfinger requires training - expect a few days to build muscle memory. But once you've crossed that threshold, you'll never want to go back to a standard keyboard. The gestures become second nature, and you'll type faster and with fewer errors than ever before. Your fingers will thank you!

About

Keyword Search

Features
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Upgrade your Safari browsing with Keyword Search, the all-in-one custom search tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with just one purchase. Keyword Search lets you instantly switch between multiple search engines directly from Safari's address bar or Spotlight, making your browsing faster and more efficient. For example, type "g apple" to search Google, or "d apple" for DuckDuckGo. Privacy is a top priority: Keyword Search requests only the permissions it needs. It requires permission to view browsing history only to identify the search engine in the URL bar. All processing is done locally, and your personal information never leaves your device. Key features: ■ Shortcuts: Navigate between search engines instantly with simple keywords. ■ Custom Engines: Transform any searchable website into a custom engine using URL templates. ■ Smart History: Automatically remembers your last query, allowing you to re-search on different engines without retyping. ■ App Integration: Use native URL schemes to trigger searches from within other apps like X (Twitter) or productivity tools. ■ Multi-Search: Blast a single query across multiple engines at the same time. ■ Spotlight & Siri: Launch searches directly from the home screen or use voice commands via Shortcuts. ■ iCloud Sync: Your setup stays perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ Backup: Easily export or import your engine list as a JSON file. Modernize your Safari experience today with Keyword Search.

Screenshots

Wurstfinger4 screens
Keyword Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wurstfinger at Free against Keyword Search's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Wurstfinger is free to download; Keyword Search costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wurstfinger versus Keyword Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWurstfingerKeyword Search
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkator GmbHVigo Global

In-app purchases

None

Wurstfinger

No in-app purchases

None

Keyword Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wurstfinger free?
Wurstfinger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyword Search free?
Keyword Search costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wurstfinger or Keyword Search have ads?
Neither Wurstfinger nor Keyword Search shows ads.

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