Comparison

Encode Keyboard vs PSKrep

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

Head to head
About

Encode Keyboard

Features
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Encode Keyboard lets you encode and decode text in the app or directly from a custom iOS keyboard. TYPE, CONVERT, CONTINUE • Type in a supported text field, choose Encode or Decode, then select a codec • Tap Convert to replace the current line before the cursor • Undo the last conversion instantly • Switch between English and Vietnamese input TWELVE FORMATS, HONEST LABELS • RFC 4648 Base64, Base64URL, Base32, and Base16/Hex • RFC 3986 URL Percent and International Morse • UTF-8 Binary as an educational app profile; ROT13 as a classic convention • Emoji, Kaomoji, Leetspeak, and your own Personal Code for expression CREATE AND LEARN IN THE APP • Convert text with one clear direction-and-codec flow • Copy, share, or save a result; revisit favorites and recent history • Learn all 12 formats with specification sources, canonical examples, practice, and quick checks • Create, import, and export custom Emoji mappings and Personal Codebooks PRIVATE BY DESIGN All transformations run on device. No account or Full Access is required. There are no ads, analytics, or subscriptions. The keyboard has no network access and does not collect what you type. IMPORTANT Encoding is not encryption. Do not use these formats to protect passwords or sensitive information. Byte-based standard formats, Binary, and ROT13 can restore valid text exactly. Morse may normalize accents, case, and spacing. Emoji, Kaomoji, Leetspeak, and Personal Code are approximate or require the same codebook. Third-party keyboards are unavailable in secure text fields and some app-specific fields because of iOS restrictions.

About

PSKrep

Features
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Stop fighting with your mobile browser. PSKrep provides the fastest, most fluid way to visualize amateur radio propagation on your iPhone or iPad. Built specifically for the ham radio community, PSKrep transforms the powerful data from PSKReporter.info into a high-performance, interactive map optimized for field and shack use. Whether you are chasing DX, monitoring FT8 openings, or checking your own signal reach, PSKrep delivers the data you need without the lag. KEY FEATURES * High-Performance Mapping: Smoothly pan and zoom through thousands of spots. Our custom engine handles high-density data without crashing or stuttering. * Real-Time Data: Stay on top of the latest propagation trends with background data parsing that keeps the UI responsive. * Advanced Filtering: Filter by Band (160m to 70cm), Mode (FT8, CW, JS8, etc.), Callsign, and Time Range (15m to 24h). * Station Deep-Dive: Tap any station to see detailed signal reports, distance calculations, and a history of recent spots. * Optimized for Radio Operators: A clean, Material 3 Dark Mode interface designed for low-light environments and easy readability. * Path Visualization: Visualize the exact propagation path between stations to see exactly where the skip is happening. BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE Unlike web-based tools, PSKrep uses dedicated background isolates to parse XML data, ensuring your map remains buttery smooth even during peak contest weekends or massive openings. PERFECT FOR: * DXers: Identify band openings the second they happen. * POTA/SOTA Enthusiasts: Check your signal reports from the field on a mobile-friendly UI. * FT8/Digital Mode Operators: Monitor global activity for your favorite digital modes. Terms and EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Encode Keyboard4 screens
PSKrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encode Keyboard at none against PSKrep's 3. Encode Keyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). PSKrep's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PSKrep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Encode Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encode Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, PSKrep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Encode Keyboard versus PSKrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncode KeyboardPSKrep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDat Thanh NguyenKaan Yaren

In-app purchases

None

Encode Keyboard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PSKrep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$0.691 Month
  • Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Encode Keyboard free?
Encode Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PSKrep free?
PSKrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Encode Keyboard or PSKrep have ads?
PSKrep shows ads; Encode Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Encode Keyboard or PSKrep?
Encode Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and PSKrep monthly. Most recently, Encode Keyboard was updated on October 12, 2026 and PSKrep on October 3, 2026.

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