Comparison

Squadron Datapad vs CatKey

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

Head to head
About

Squadron Datapad

Manage your X-Wing tabletop miniatures game squadrons with this fan-made app. It helps you build and track your squads, manage game tokens, and access card wording, streamlining gameplay.

Highlights
  • Browse pilots and upgrades with current points
  • Track squad legality and point totals
  • Save unlimited squadrons
  • Share lists with a single link
  • Track shields, hull, and tokens
  • Manage damage deck
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Lock S-foils in attack position. Squadron Datapad is the cockpit datapad for the X-Wing tabletop miniatures game — built by a fan, for the pilots keeping the game alive. Trade the pile of cardboard on your table for one fast, focused app, and spend game night flying instead of fumbling for tokens. ASSEMBLE YOUR SQUADRON • Browse every pilot and upgrade, with points kept current from the community data sets • Watch your point total and squad legality update with every card you add • Save unlimited squadrons and pick up right where you left off • Hand a list to your opponent with a single link — they open it instantly, no account needed TAKE THE FIGHT TO THE TABLE • Track shields, hull, force, charges, and every token — no cardboard clutter • Set your maneuver dials, then reveal the whole squadron at once • Draw and manage the damage deck on the fly • Pull up any pilot or upgrade card the moment you need the wording CHOOSE YOUR THEATER • XWA (50 pts) • X2PO (200 pts) • AMG (20 pts) A WINGMATE, NOT AN AUTOPILOT Squadron Datapad rides shotgun for real tabletop play. No movement, no dice, no AI opponent — just the tools that keep your game fast and your hands free for the miniatures. FREE, AND NO TIES TO PULL Completely free. No ads, no in-app purchases. It's a labor of love for a discontinued game we refuse to retire. If it's made your game nights better, optional donations help keep the squadron flying. SYNC ACROSS THE FLEET Sign in with Google or Apple to keep your squadrons backed up and in formation across every device. Stay on target. — Squadron Datapad is the work of a fan and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Fantasy Flight Games, Atomic Mass Games, Lucasfilm Ltd., or Disney. Star Wars and X-Wing: The Miniatures Game are trademarks and/or copyrights of their respective owners. This app is for entertainment and information purposes only.

About

CatKey

Features
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CatKey is the only iOS keyboard dedicated to Catalan language support. When Apple removed Catalan spell checking in iOS 17.4, millions of Catalan speakers lost a basic tool. CatKey brings it back - and makes it better. BUILT FOR CATALAN SPEAKERS CatKey (teclat catala) was created because no existing keyboard treats Catalan as a first-class language. Gboard and SwiftKey support 75+ languages but none offer dedicated Catalan spell checking. CatKey is Catalan-first, not an afterthought. CORE FEATURES (FREE FOREVER) - Catalan spell checking (corrector ortografic) with a dedicated dictionary - Autocorrect that understands Catalan word structure - Word prediction with smart suggestions - Seamless Catalan-Spanish bilingual switching with automatic language detection - Full QWERTY layout with all Catalan characters via long-press (accents on a, e, i, o, u, cedilla c, interpunct) - Number and symbol keyboards - Haptic feedback with adjustable intensity - Sound feedback on key presses - Adjustable keyboard height: compact, standard, or tall - Space bar shows detected language (Catala, Espanol, English) - Step-by-step onboarding guide for first-time setup CATALAN PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. No subscriptions. - Enhanced word prediction with 5 candidates - Advanced autocorrect with deeper error detection - Dialect selection: Balearic and Valencian - Custom dictionary: add your own words - Theme customization with Catalan-inspired designs (Modernisme, Mediterranean, Trencadis) - Professional dictionaries (legal, medical, education) - Priority support PRIVACY FIRST CatKey works entirely offline. No data is collected, transmitted, or stored on any server. Your words stay on your device. Full Access is required only for the keyboard to function - it never sends your typing anywhere. IN-APP PURCHASE CatKey Pro is a one-time purchase of $3.99. No recurring charges. Restore purchases is supported for reinstallations. Download CatKey today and type confidently in Catalan.

Screenshots

Squadron Datapad4 screens
CatKey2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squadron Datapad at none against CatKey's 1. Squadron Datapad also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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. CatKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squadron Datapad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadron Datapad ships an update every 4 days, CatKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squadron Datapad versus CatKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadron DatapadCatKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Ting贺 周

In-app purchases

None

Squadron Datapad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CatKey

One-time1
  • CatKey Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Squadron Datapad free?
Squadron Datapad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CatKey free?
CatKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squadron Datapad or CatKey have ads?
Neither Squadron Datapad nor CatKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squadron Datapad or CatKey?
Squadron Datapad ships an update every 4 days, and CatKey every 2 months. Most recently, Squadron Datapad was updated on October 5, 2026 and CatKey on October 4, 2026.

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