audiOS Terminal Keyboard vs KeyCmd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
audiOS Terminal Keyboard
This app provides a voice-to-text keyboard that transcribes speech in near real-time. It works across various messaging and productivity apps, offering cloud, live-streaming, and on-device speech models for transcription. Users can choose from different providers and fine-tune their experience with features like LIFT and AUTO.
- Real-time speech transcription
- Works in any app with iOS keyboard
- Cloud, live-streaming, and on-device models
- LIFT feature for text manipulation
- ARM/DISARM safety switch
- Live Activity for recording status
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Voice-to-text keyboard that turns speech into text faster than you can type. audiOS sits in your keyboard tray and transcribes speech in near-real-time using the speech model you choose — cloud, live-streaming, or fully on-device. Speak naturally. WORKS EVERYWHERE • iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Notes, Mail, social media — anywhere the iOS keyboard works • ARM/DISARM safety switch — armed mode submits text with a newline, disarmed mode inserts only. No accidental sends. • Built-in TMUX / Claude Code shortcut pages for terminal power users HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the audiOS app and tap START to activate the background audio service 2. Switch to any app and select the audiOS keyboard 3. Tap REC to record — speak naturally 4. Watch your transcript appear in real-time on the keyboard display 5. Tap INSERT to paste text POWER FEATURES: • LIFT - Cut the text before your cursor into a stack, INSERT to paste it anywhere else • ARM - **Claude Code only** ARM-up: INSERT adds a newline, ARM-down: INSERT submits the prompt • AUTO - **Claude Code only** Automatically press INSERT every 1 second LIVE ACTIVITY Recording status appears on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you always know when the mic is hot. CHOOSE YOUR MODEL • Cloud models from Groq, OpenAI, xAI, and Cloudflare (Deepgram) — each row names who runs it • Live models stream your voice while you speak, so your text is ready the instant you stop • On-device models (Apple, WhisperKit) keep your audio on your phone FINE-TUNE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Idle shutdown control — keep the audio service alive from 5 minutes to 4 hours depending on your workflow HARDWARE AESTHETIC Inspired by legendary field recorders. Convex mechanical buttons with haptic feedback and tape-deck sound effects. An OLED-style display. It's a real device. 14-DAY FREE TRIAL Try audiOS free for 14 days. Then unlock with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription. With a cloud or live model, your audio is sent through our proxy server to the company that runs that model (Groq, OpenAI, xAI, or Cloudflare/Deepgram) for transcription. On-device models never leave your phone. We do not store your audio. See our privacy policy for details. Requires iOS 26.0+. Keyboard extension requires Full Access enabled in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
KeyCmd
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KeyCmd turns your device into a versatile wireless keyboard, touchpad, gamepad, macro pad and remote control. When paired with Openterface KeyMod, you can control PCs, servers, Raspberry Pi, embedded systems and other USB devices directly from your device. Use your device as a wireless keyboard for typing and sending special keys. Use the touchscreen as a touchpad for moving the pointer, clicking and scrolling. Create custom controls and macros for frequently used actions. KeyCmd also supports terminal control, making it useful for developers, system administrators and makers who need to interact with computers and embedded systems remotely. KeyCmd and KeyMod are designed for makers, developers, IT professionals, system administrators and hardware enthusiasts. No special software or drivers are required on the target device. KeyMod works as a standard USB HID keyboard and mouse.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyCmd at none against audiOS Terminal Keyboard's 2. KeyCmd also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. audiOS Terminal Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KeyCmd asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | audiOS Terminal Keyboard | KeyCmd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Gutierrez | Guangzhou Billio Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
audiOS Terminal Keyboard
- audiOS Pro$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Unlock$24.99
KeyCmd
No in-app purchases
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