Comparison

BoltKit 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

BoltKit

Features
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BoltKit puts 10 essential developer tools in one beautifully crafted app — right on your iPhone and iPad. Everything is completely free. ALL 10 TOOLS — FREE • ChmodCalc — Unix file permissions calculator with interactive checkbox grid, octal and symbolic output, and common presets. • CronBuilder — Build cron expressions visually with field editors, quick presets, human-readable descriptions, and next-run previews. • EpochTime — Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates with a live ticker, bidirectional conversion, and timezone picker. • Base64Lab — Encode and decode Base64 with support for URL-safe variants and automatic input detection. • SubnetCalc — IP subnet calculator with CIDR slider, network/broadcast addresses, usable host range, and binary view. • DNSLookup — Query DNS records via DNS-over-HTTPS using Cloudflare or Google resolvers. Supports A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, and more. • HTTPCodes — Searchable HTTP status code reference grouped by category — 1xx through 5xx with descriptions and usage notes. • JSONPretty — Format, validate, and minify JSON with syntax highlighting and a collapsible tree view. • RegexLab — Test regex patterns with live matching, capture group extraction, flag toggles, and a library of common examples. • JWTInspect — Decode and inspect JWT tokens — view header, payload, signature, algorithm, and expiry status at a glance. Every tool includes unlimited saves, full history, and export/share — no limits, no paywalls, no in-app purchases. PRIVACY FIRST BoltKit runs entirely on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Your data never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Built with Apple's Liquid Glass design for iOS 26. Zero third-party dependencies. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boltkit.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://boltkit.app/terms-of-service.html

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

BoltKit4 screens
Dev Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dev Keyboard at 15.0 against BoltKit's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. BoltKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoltKit ships an update every 3 weeks, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BoltKit versus Dev Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltKitDev Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAUL SNYMANAnshika Maurya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoltKit

One-time1
  • BoltKit Pro$8.99
1 purchases

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is BoltKit free?
BoltKit 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 BoltKit or Dev Keyboard have ads?
Neither BoltKit nor Dev Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoltKit or Dev Keyboard?
BoltKit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, BoltKit was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on September 16, 2026.

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