Comparison

CodeIME 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

CodeIME

Features
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CodeIME is an iOS keyboard built for developers working from a phone. It keeps the familiar English keyboard layout, then adds fast access to terminal keys, code symbols, navigation controls, and command predictions. Use it when connecting to servers, editing files, running shell commands, or working inside terminal apps. CodeIME includes an always-visible predictive command row, quick modes for navigation and symbols, plus sticky Ctrl, Alt, and Shift modifiers for actions like Ctrl-C and Shift-Tab. Highlights: English developer keyboard with compact dark interface Terminal keys including Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Shift, arrows, slash, pipe, and tilde Sticky Ctrl, Alt, and Shift for chords such as Ctrl-C, Ctrl-D, Shift-Tab, and Ctrl-Arrow Always-visible predictive command row and code symbol panel Key pop-ups, hold-to-repeat delete and arrows, input click sounds, and modifier highlighting Privacy-friendly design with no tracking and no data collection CodeIME does not require keyboard Full Access.

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

CodeIME1 screens
Dev Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dev Keyboard at Free against CodeIME's $2.99. Dev Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CodeIME's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dev Keyboard is free to download; CodeIME costs $2.99 up front. Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeIME asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeIME ships an update every 4 months, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CodeIME versus Dev Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeIMEDev Keyboard
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHo Lam ChungAnshika Maurya

In-app purchases

None

CodeIME

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is CodeIME free?
CodeIME costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dev Keyboard free?
Dev Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeIME or Dev Keyboard have ads?
Neither CodeIME nor Dev Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeIME or Dev Keyboard?
CodeIME ships an update every 4 months, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, CodeIME was updated on October 11, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on October 8, 2026.

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