Comparison

AirBoard vs TMK Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

AirBoard

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, mouse, and touchpad for your Mac or Windows PC. Enjoy direct Bluetooth connectivity without needing extra apps or receivers. Ideal for presentations, media control, or when your computer peripherals are unavailable.

Highlights
  • Wireless keyboard with function keys and shortcuts
  • Precision touchpad with gesture support
  • Mac and Windows layout switching
  • Direct Bluetooth connection
  • Adjustable pointer speed and gestures
  • Remote media control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, presentation remote, and media controller for your computer with AirBoard Pro. CHOOSE BLUETOOTH OR WI-FI AirBoard Pro provides two independent connection methods for Mac and Windows. Choose the one that fits your setup: • Bluetooth mode — connect directly to a compatible Mac or Windows PC. No AirBoard Receiver or shared Wi-Fi network is required. • Wi-Fi mode — install AirBoard Receiver on a Mac or Windows PC, keep both devices on the same local network, select the computer in AirBoard Pro, and enter the six-digit code shown by the receiver. On Mac, Wi-Fi mode requires macOS 13 or later and Accessibility permission. On Windows, AirBoard Receiver supports Windows 11 and requires a Private network connection and local network access through Windows Firewall. The two connection methods work independently. Bluetooth connects directly without AirBoard Receiver, while Wi-Fi mode uses AirBoard Receiver on Mac or Windows. After a successful Wi-Fi pairing, AirBoard Pro remembers the receiver for faster reconnection. Saved computers can be reviewed or removed from Wi-Fi settings at any time. FOUR CONTROL MODES Keyboard • Type with letters, numbers, function keys, arrow keys, modifiers, Backspace, Enter, and Space • Switch between Mac-style and Windows-style keyboard layouts • Use common actions such as Copy, Paste, Select All, and Undo • Turn your device sideways for a larger keyboard layout Touchpad • Move the pointer with natural touch gestures • Tap to click and use secondary click • Scroll with two fingers • Adjust pointer speed, scroll speed, natural scrolling, and gesture preferences Presentation • Move between previous and next slides • Start or end a presentation • Show a black screen • Return to the first slide • Designed for Keynote on Mac and PowerPoint on Windows Media • Play or pause media • Move to the previous or next track • Adjust volume • Mute or restore sound CUSTOM SHORTCUTS AND TEXT SNIPPETS Create reusable keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions. Save text snippets, preview them before sending, and cancel when needed. Available text input depends on the supported keyboard layout and characters. CLEAR CONNECTION CONTROL See whether AirBoard Pro is ready for input, switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, select a discovered receiver, and manage saved computers from settings. AirBoard Pro sends keyboard, pointer, presentation, and media-control input. It is not a remote desktop, screen-sharing, cloud-sync, or file-transfer app. TRY BEFORE YOU UNLOCK The 3-day trial begins with your first unpaid input-ready connection. Lifetime access is available through a one-time in-app purchase. If you have already purchased, use Restore Purchase in the app settings. Compatibility depends on the computer, operating system, Bluetooth implementation, firewall configuration, and local network environment. Keep AirBoard Pro open and active for the most reliable input experience. Support: https://airboardpro.com/support Privacy Policy: https://airboardpro.com/privacy

About

TMK Keyboard

This custom keyboard offers support for 11 languages, including Shan, Myanmar, and English, with practical layouts and local word suggestions. Customize themes, fonts, and key settings for a personalized typing experience across all your apps.

Highlights
  • Support for 11 languages
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Shan font selection
  • Unicode Pad
  • Text snippets
  • Cursor movement tools
Features
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TMK Keyboard is a custom iOS keyboard for Shan, Myanmar, English, and related Tai writing systems. It is designed for everyday typing with practical layouts, local word suggestions, customizable keyboard themes, and font controls for Shan text. Key features: - Support 11 languages: English, Shan, Myanmar, Tai Nuea, Tai Tham, Tai Lue, Tai Dam, Tai Ahom, Tai Khamti, Thai and Lao - Keyboard theme selection with live previews - Custom keyboard theme options - Shan font selection and adjustable key font size - Unicode Pad for entering script characters - Snippets for saving and reusing common text - Text Repeater for quickly repeating typed text - Mouse Pad / cursor movement tools - Key preview, handwriting, vibration, and sound settings - Local word suggestions using bundled word lists TMK Keyboard keeps the typing experience simple and focused. Settings are managed inside the app, so your selected language, theme, and font can be used while typing in other apps. The keyboard is especially useful for users who type Shan and related Tai scripts and want a flexible keyboard that works across iPhone apps.

Screenshots

AirBoard4 screens
TMK Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TMK Keyboard at 5.0 against AirBoard's 4.0. TMK Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). AirBoard's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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. AirBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TMK Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TMK Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AirBoard versus TMK Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirBoardTMK Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Wenlicai Technology Co., Ltd.SAI ZOM TAI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirBoard

One-time1
  • AirBoard Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

TMK Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirBoard free?
AirBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TMK Keyboard free?
TMK Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirBoard or TMK Keyboard?
TMK Keyboard is rated higher. AirBoard averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TMK Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AirBoard or TMK Keyboard have ads?
Neither AirBoard nor TMK Keyboard shows ads.

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