K Keyboard vs ThisKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K Keyboard
This app offers a specialized typing experience for Myanmar languages with smart reordering and word suggestions. It includes built-in translation for over 100 languages and extensive customization options for themes and layouts. Handy tools like a clipboard manager and text editor are also integrated.
- Myanmar Unicode typing with smart reordering
- Word prediction and suggestions
- Built-in translation for 100+ languages
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Clipboard manager
- Text editor
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K Keyboard is a fast, beautiful keyboard built for Myanmar and the languages of Myanmar. Type in Unicode with smart reordering, get word suggestions as you type, and translate right from the keyboard. ▶ MYANMAR-FIRST TYPING • Smart Myanmar reordering — type in the natural visual order and K Keyboard stores it in correct Unicode order automatically. • Word prediction and suggestions for faster typing. • A clean, accurate Myanmar Unicode layout. ▶ MANY LANGUAGES Myanmar (Unicode), Shan, Mon, Sgaw Karen, Pwo Karen, Pao, Thai, Korean and English — switch instantly with the globe key. ▶ BUILT-IN TRANSLATE Translate between 100+ languages without leaving the keyboard. A free daily allowance is included; watch a short ad in the app to top up. ▶ MAKE IT YOURS • Themes, key colors and background wallpapers. • Import your own custom fonts. • Adjustable key height and layout, including a 5-row English layout. • Customizable SmartBar toolbar — add, remove and reorder tools. ▶ HANDY TOOLS • Clipboard manager with pinning. • Emoji picker with skin tones. • Text editor with cursor controls, copy, cut, paste and select all. • Number pad. • iPhone and iPad supported. ▶ PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your typing stays on your device. "Full Access" is only used so the built-in translate feature can reach our translation service — everyday typing works without it. K Keyboard is free and supported by ads. Privacy Policy: https://kkeyboards.github.io/policy/
ThisKey
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Keep frequently used messages and photos close with ThisKey. Choose Thai, English, French, German, Japanese Romaji or Malay keyboards. PHRASES AND SHORTCUTS • Organize saved messages in folders and insert them with abbreviations or drawing gestures. • Attach up to ten images to a phrase, then copy and paste into a compatible destination app. • Arrange Favorite and Phrase buttons for your workflow. VOICE TYPING • Start a microphone session in ThisKey, return to your text field, then use the Voice typing tool or hold Space on the keyboard. • See text while speaking and format it when you finish. • Add commonly misheard words and their preferred replacements. • Check microphone and text-cleanup status, and stop the microphone session in the app when finished. Speech recognition runs on-device when supported. If a language needs Apple's servers, ThisKey asks for permission first. Apple Intelligence cleanup depends on device, language and service availability. Basic formatting rules are used when AI is unavailable. Thai is not officially supported by Apple Intelligence in this release. YOUR KEYBOARD • Choose themes and customize colors and background images. • Use calculator, emoji and translation tools. • Adjust key sounds and haptics. • Split and centre the keys with gestures on wide displays. SETUP Add ThisKey TH, EN, FR, DE, JP or MS in iPhone Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard. Enable each language and its Full Access permission separately. Full Access supports shared app content and settings, plus optional online features. iOS may show its system keyboard in password fields or apps that restrict third-party keyboards. TRIAL AND UNLOCK Claim a one-time 15-day ThisKey trial through a free Apple Account purchase. This trial does not renew automatically. After it ends, unlock with an auto-renewing Annual subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Basic typing remains available after access expires. Eligible accounts may also receive a separate Annual introductory offer. Apple's localized price and terms shown before confirmation apply. View plans and restore purchases in the app. PRIVACY Online translation sends the text selected for translation and the language pair to Google Cloud Translation. Server speech recognition sends audio to Apple after consent. Voice text passes between the app and keyboard through shared storage on the device. Support: https://psnort.github.io/north/ Privacy: https://psnort.github.io/north/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: K Keyboard at none against ThisKey's 3. ThisKey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. ThisKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. K Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
K Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, ThisKey every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | K Keyboard | ThisKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 433 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maung Too | peerapong Suddhapas |
In-app purchases
K Keyboard
No in-app purchases
ThisKey
- ThisKey Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- 15-day TrialFree
- ThisKey Lifetime$17.99









