Comparison

3uTools Guide vs Murmur Input

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

Head to head
About

3uTools Guide

This app provides step-by-step tutorials and troubleshooting guides for managing iOS devices. It covers firmware flashing, data backup, error code fixes, and device management with an AI assistant for instant answers.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Troubleshooting common error codes
  • Firmware and device references
  • Built-in AI assistant
  • Smart search and favorites
  • Native iOS design
Features
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3uTools Guide is your friendly, step-by-step companion for getting the most out of your iPhone, iPad, and iOS device management — explained in plain English. Whether you're flashing firmware for the first time, backing up precious data, or trying to rescue a device stuck in recovery mode, this app walks you through every step with clear, beginner-friendly tutorials and pro-level deep dives. WHAT'S INSIDE • Step-by-Step Guides Curated tutorials organized by skill level and topic — Beginner, Advanced, Backup & Restore, Flashing, Device Management, and Troubleshooting. Start with the essentials or jump straight to power-user workflows. • Fix Common Problems Fast Stuck on Error 4013, 4014, 3194, Error 9, Error 53, or "device not trusted"? Our troubleshooting library decodes the most common error codes and shows you exactly how to fix them. • Firmware & Device References Browse firmware information and device guides so you always know what to flash and how to do it without losing your data. • Built-In AI Assistant Ask anything about device management, firmware, backups, or errors and get instant, easy-to-understand answers — like having an expert in your pocket. • Smart Search & Favorites Find the exact guide you need in seconds, and save your go-to tutorials for quick access later. • Beautiful, Native Design A clean, fast, distraction-free interface built for iOS, with light and dark mode support. POPULAR TOPICS COVERED • Getting started with device management tools • Backing up your iPhone the right way • Flashing firmware without data loss • Managing photos, music, and files • Fixing a device stuck in recovery mode • Reading device logs and diagnostics • Battery health and verification reports • Restoring from a backup PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for the full experience: • Unlimited AI Assistant questions • Ad-free, distraction-free reading • Advanced flashing & diagnostics tutorials • Exclusive tools, checklists, and firmware references Available as a monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase. IMPORTANT 3uTools Guide is an independent, unofficial educational guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with 3uTools or its developers. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Download 3uTools Guide and master your device the smart way. Privacy policy : https://sites.google.com/view/threeutools-guide/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/3utools-guide-terms-of-use/home

About

Murmur Input

This app provides on-device text encryption, transforming your messages into encrypted emojis. Securely share messages with other users via QR codes or direct pairing. It supports 11 languages and offers offline dictionaries, with optional premium features for expanded key storage and group creation.

Highlights
  • On-device text encryption
  • Encrypted emoji messages
  • QR code and ECDH pairing
  • 11 language support
  • Offline dictionaries
  • Light/dark mode
  • Message expiry options
Features
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Murmur Input adds on-device text encryption to your everyday typing. Write in the keyboard, turn your message into encrypted emojis, and send it through your chosen messaging app. Copy a supported encrypted message and tap Read/Paste to read it inside Murmur's keyboard. Connect with other Murmur users through a shared-key QR invitation or private ECDH pairing. Both participants need Murmur and the matching key or completed pairing. Murmur prepares messages; you choose when to send them in your chat app. Type in 11 languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, and Korean. All 12 keyboard language options are free. Use offline dictionaries, optional local word learning, keyboard size controls, and light or dark appearance. Free includes 3 QR key slots and 1 ECDH key slot. The ECDH slot holds a one-to-one pair or a received group invitation. Premium is an optional lifetime purchase for more key storage and creating private groups of 3–10 people. Storage capacity depends on key size and secure-storage limits. There is no subscription. Optional developer-support purchases are separate and do not unlock Premium. Encryption, decryption, and dictionary lookup run on your device. No Murmur account, advertising, or cross-app tracking. Enable Murmur in iOS keyboard settings. Allow Full Access is needed for shared secure key storage and supported clipboard features; the keyboard does not upload typing, messages, or keys. Some apps and secure text fields do not allow custom keyboards. Choose invitation and message expiry. Expiry limits future reading in Murmur; it does not erase copies held by other apps or people. Ordinary typing is visible to the app receiving it, and recipients can copy readable text. Pair only with people you trust. Support: jwyang999@gmail.com Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/murmurinputprivacypolicy Auto-read clipboard is On by default when no choice is saved. While Murmur’s keyboard is open, it can decrypt supported copied messages and save invitations. Turn it Off in keyboard settings if you prefer manual reading; Read/Paste always remains available. Full Access and iOS paste permission are required. It never sends a message automatically.

Screenshots

3uTools Guide4 screens
Murmur Input4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Murmur Input at 100% against 3uTools Guide's 50%. Murmur Input also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 3uTools Guide's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 3uTools Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Murmur Input sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Murmur Input holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3uTools Guide has 42 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 3uTools Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Murmur Input's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3uTools Guide ships an update every 4 days, Murmur Input every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3uTools Guide versus Murmur Input: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3uTools GuideMurmur Input
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD UZZAL MIAJunwei Yang

Customer experience

3uTools Guide

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Murmur Input

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

3uTools Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
6 purchases

Murmur Input

One-time6
  • Support Murmur Input$4.99
  • Support Murmur Input$9.99
  • Support Murmur Input$19.99
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  • Murmur Premium$24.99
  • Support Murmur Input$49.99
  • Support Murmur Input$99.99

Questions

Is 3uTools Guide free?
3uTools Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murmur Input free?
Murmur Input is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3uTools Guide or Murmur Input?
Murmur Input is rated higher. 3uTools Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Murmur Input averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 3uTools Guide or Murmur Input have ads?
Neither 3uTools Guide nor Murmur Input shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3uTools Guide or Murmur Input?
3uTools Guide ships an update every 4 days, and Murmur Input every 2 days. Most recently, 3uTools Guide was updated on October 31, 2026 and Murmur Input on October 29, 2026.

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