# Black Keys vs BET KANU READER

The clearest difference is price: BET KANU READER at Free against Black Keys's $0.99. BET KANU READER also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Black Keys's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

BET KANU READER is free to download; Black Keys costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BET KANU READER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Keys has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Black Keys ships an update fortnightly, BET KANU READER every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Keys | BET KANU READER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keys/id899894778/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bet-kanu-reader/id1452612542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LE SANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/637407101) | [Kanusoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926136030) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keys/id899894778)

This app provides multilingual keyboards for typing in unsupported languages and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It features a dark mode for eye comfort and supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Amharic, and Khmer. Tutorials are available for complex typing methods.

**Highlights:** Multilingual keyboard support, IPA typing, Dark mode, Support for many languages, Tutorial videos, Long-press for hidden letters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Supports multiple languages/fonts
- 🚀 Fast switching between keyboards
- 💰 Good value for price
- 💯 Works perfectly for specific needs (IPA, Syriac, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📉 Font issues and missing characters
- 👎 Inconsistent behavior
- 🚫 Some features not working as expected
- 🔠 Layout changes are not good

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard takes up more space over time
- Eastern font lost after update
- Syriac-Eastern font shows as Estrangelo
- Myanmar Error Unicode and Zawgyi
- Cannot add vowels on alphabets

**Requested features**

- Fix Nestorian style font
- Add vowels on alphabets
- Improve language change button consistency
- Add custom keyboard creation/customization
- Add Latin Extended keyboard


### BET KANU READER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bet-kanu-reader/id1452612542)

This app allows users to scan QR codes found in Syriac publications to access accompanying audio and images. It displays Syriac text in two font types and is designed for readers of all ages, including children, teachers, and parents.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning, Audio playback for scanned content, Image display for scanned content, Eastern and Western Syriac font options, Compatibility with BET KANU publications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Keys free?

Black Keys costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BET KANU READER free?

BET KANU READER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Keys or BET KANU READER?

BET KANU READER is rated higher. Black Keys averages 3.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while BET KANU READER averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Black Keys or BET KANU READER have ads?

Neither Black Keys nor BET KANU READER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Keys or BET KANU READER?

Black Keys ships an update fortnightly, and BET KANU READER every 31 months. Most recently, Black Keys was updated on November 1, 2026 and BET KANU READER on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*