Comparison

The Math Keyboard vs xKeyboard

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

Head to head
About

The Math Keyboard

Access hundreds of math and scientific characters directly from your keyboard. Type symbols anywhere in any app with ease. Includes numbers, trigonometric, algebra, and alphabetical symbols.

Highlights
  • Access hundreds of math symbols
  • Type symbols in any app
  • Includes numbers
  • Trigonometric symbols
  • Algebra symbols
  • Alphabetical symbols
Features
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The Math Keyboard gives you quick access directly in your keyboard to hundreds of useful Math and Scientific characters. Simply open of the Math Keyboard in any App and type math symbols anywhere you like. Done. Easy! Characters include : - Numbers - Trigonometric Symbols - Algebra Symbols - Alphabetical Symbols What our users are saying about The Math Keyboard : "Super awesome keyboard, has a lot of versatility that you will find usage for everything" "Amazing! Pretty simple, makes typing math easy"

About

xKeyboard

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard layouts
  • Symbol and Unicode integration
  • Specialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
  • Template-based creation
  • Use in text editing apps
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Using xKeyboard, you can create a custom keyboard that includes layout, keys, symbols, and Unicode. The created custom keyboard can be used in text editing software on iPhone and iPad, such as Word, PPT, Excel, notes, and can also be used in text editing boxes. Built-in Keyboards - Unicode Keyboard - ABC Keyboard - ASCII Keyboard - Digits Keyboard : Binary, Integer, Decimal, Octonary, Hexadecimal - Date & Time Keyboard - Color Keyboard - Collection Keyboard : Symbols, Words, Sentences, Images, Colors - IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Keyboard : IPA English ( DJ, K.K. ) - Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Music Language - Word Keyboards: English, French, German, Spanish ... - Code-Word Keyboards: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional ... Culture - Astrology Keyboard: 12 zodiac signs, 10 celestial bodies, full set of aspects, elements, moon phases and auxiliary symbols - I Ching Keyboard - Chess Keyboard: Chess notation keyboard, chess symbols - Chinese Chess Keyboard: Chinese chess notation keyboard - Dice Keyboard - Mahjong Keyboard - Playing Cards Keyboard ---------- Custom - Layout: Custom layouts are better suited for specialized input scenarios. - Environment: Different environments have different rules - Certain keyboards can serve as templates, allowing you to build custom keyboards faster and more easily. ---------- Privacy : We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. xKeyboard does not require network access, and Allow Full Access is not necessary. If users Allow Full Access, the following functions will be enabled: - Copy, Paste, Cut : these functions will call UIPasteboard APIs. ---------- Tips: 1. If the xKeyboard is not visible in Settings > Keyboards, then reboot the device and reinstall 2. If you could not find xKeyboard when tap globe key : Remove xKeyboard in the system settings, re-add it. ---------- Charging method: Most of the features of this software are paid for, but before purchasing, we hope that users can know if the software has the desired features and if it is possible to customize a keyboard that the user wants. Therefore, the software can be downloaded for free and allows users to try creating a keyboard before paying. Terms of Use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/b2a855c32ffe Privacy Policy : https://www.jianshu.com/p/46e225ffbc59

Screenshots

The Math Keyboard1 screens
xKeyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xKeyboard at Free against The Math Keyboard's $0.99. xKeyboard also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (181 vs 31). The Math Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (59% vs 39%). On ads 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

xKeyboard is free to download; The Math Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. The Math Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Math Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xKeyboard has 181 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The Math Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 39% of xKeyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Math Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, xKeyboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
The Math Keyboard versus xKeyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Math KeyboardxKeyboard
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (31 ratings) — better3.2 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31181 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Soffer煦 张

Customer experience

The Math Keyboard

All ratings31 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative34.1%

xKeyboard

All ratings181 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

The Math Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xKeyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to delete/edit keys
  • Installed keyboards don't show custom layouts
  • App crashes on certain script/language changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export/share custom keyboards
  • Improve keyboard customization workflow
  • Implement swipe typing and autocorrect
  • Add more language/script support
  • Allow creating custom characters/symbols

In-app purchases

None

The Math Keyboard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

xKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
  • VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP - Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is The Math Keyboard free?
The Math Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xKeyboard free?
xKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Math Keyboard or xKeyboard?
The Math Keyboard is rated higher. The Math Keyboard averages 3.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while xKeyboard averages 3.2 from 181 ratings.
Do The Math Keyboard or xKeyboard have ads?
Neither The Math Keyboard nor xKeyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Math Keyboard or xKeyboard?
The Math Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and xKeyboard monthly. Most recently, The Math Keyboard was updated on November 6, 2026 and xKeyboard on November 7, 2026.

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