CatKey vs iCham Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CatKey
This keyboard app provides dedicated Catalan language support, including spell checking and autocorrect, which were removed from iOS. It offers a seamless bilingual experience with Spanish and includes customizable features for a better typing experience.
- Catalan spell checking
- Autocorrect for Catalan
- Word prediction
- Bilingual switching
- Customizable keyboard height
- Offline functionality
- Theme customization
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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.
iCham Keyboard
Type the Cham language using two distinct input systems, RUMIX and Akhar Thrah. Features smart suggestions, lightning-fast typing, and intuitive gestures for efficient text input. Preserve Cham heritage through digital communication.
- Dual input modes (RUMIX/Akhar Thrah)
- Smart typing suggestions
- Fast typing optimization
- Cham language gestures
- Trackpad spacebar functionality
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iCham Keyboard is the ultimate typing tool tailored for the Cham language. Whether you prefer the Latin-based RUMIX system or traditional Akhar Thrah, iCham seamlessly bridges the gap. Key Features: • Dual Mode: Instantly switch between RUMIX and Akhar Thrah with a single tap. • RUMIX Engine: Type Latin characters to output beautiful Akhar Thrah natively. • Smart Suggestions: Our built-in algorithm learns your typing habits for highly accurate predictions. • Lightning Fast Typing: Save time on your most frequently used words and phrases. • Cham Gestures: Access special characters, vowels, and sub-consonants with intuitive double-taps and long-presses. • Trackpad Spacebar: Double-tap for Cham punctuation (dot) or long-press to turn your keyboard into a precise trackpad. Preserve and promote the Cham heritage through digital typing with iCham today! ___ Enjoy all features completely free for the first 33 days! After the trial period, you can still continue using the essential typing features for free. To unlock the full power of the iCham keyboard (such as Fast Typing, Contextual Prediction,...) and help spread the Akhar Thrah heritage, don't hesitate to upgrade to Premium. ___ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCham Keyboard at 5.0 against CatKey's 1.0. iCham Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. CatKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCham Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iCham Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
CatKey ships an update every 2 months, iCham Keyboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatKey | iCham Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 贺 周 | Thanh Van Ngu |
In-app purchases
CatKey
- CatKey Pro$3.99
iCham Keyboard
- iCham Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- iCham Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- iCham Premium Lifetime$99.99









