Comparison

ARC Type Keyboard 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

ARC Type Keyboard

Experience a faster, simpler typing method with a unique six-key layout. This keyboard offers on-device word predictions, auto-punctuation, and multiple language support. Customize its appearance and enjoy a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Six-key ARC typing layout
  • ABC grid mode
  • Numbers and symbols view with calculator
  • On-device word predictions
  • Auto punctuation
  • Multiple language support
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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ARC Type is a fast, private productivity keyboard designed to make everyday typing feel effortless. Built around on-device intelligence, ARC Type helps you write faster with smart word prediction, automatic punctuation, multilingual typing and useful productivity tools — all inside a clean, simple keyboard. POWERED BY NANOLM ARC Type uses NanoLM, our lightweight language prediction system designed specifically for fast on-device typing. Instead of relying on cloud processing, NanoLM analyzes language locally to surface words that naturally fit what you're writing. FAST ON-DEVICE WORD PREDICTION Get useful suggestions as you type without interrupting your flow. ARC Type is designed to anticipate the words that naturally come next, helping you finish sentences with fewer keystrokes. ULTRA PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your keyboard should be one of the most private parts of your phone. ARC Type is built around on-device processing, keeping its core typing intelligence local rather than sending your writing to a remote AI service. MULTILINGUAL TYPING Write naturally across: • English • Spanish • French • German • Italian ARC Type can adapt as you type, making multilingual conversations faster and easier. AUTOMATIC PUNCTUATION Spend less time switching between keyboard layouts. ARC Type helps insert punctuation naturally so you can stay focused on what you're writing. A KEYBOARD THAT FITS YOU Adjust the keyboard to better fit your hands and the way you type. Whether you're typing with one hand or two, ARC Type is designed to make reaching every key more comfortable. BUILT-IN CALCULATOR Access a powerful calculator directly from your keyboard without constantly switching apps. Perfect for quick calculations while messaging, working, shopping or taking notes. ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL ARC Type brings prediction, multilingual typing, punctuation, customization and useful tools together in one simple keyboard. No clutter. No distractions. Just a faster way to type. ARC Type is currently free for a limited time.

About

TMK Keyboard

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

ARC Type Keyboard4 screens
TMK Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TMK Keyboard at 5.0 against ARC Type Keyboard's 4.6. ARC Type Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TMK Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARC Type Keyboard has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARC Type Keyboard versus TMK Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARC Type KeyboardTMK Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARC Galaxia LLCSAI ZOM TAI

In-app purchases

None

ARC Type Keyboard

No in-app purchases

None

TMK Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARC Type Keyboard free?
ARC Type Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMK Keyboard free?
TMK Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARC Type Keyboard or TMK Keyboard?
TMK Keyboard is rated higher. ARC Type Keyboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TMK Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ARC Type Keyboard or TMK Keyboard have ads?
Neither ARC Type Keyboard nor TMK Keyboard shows ads.

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