Comparison

Hebrew Nikud vs Nikud Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Hebrew Nikud

This custom iOS keyboard simplifies writing Hebrew with vowel points (nikud). Easily add diacritics above or below letters in various apps that support Hebrew input.

Highlights
  • Custom iOS keyboard
  • Adds Hebrew vowel points (nikud)
  • Supports dagesh
  • Works with apps supporting Hebrew input
  • Add vowels letter by letter or after writing
Features
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Hebrew Nikud is a custom iOS keyboard that makes it easy to write Hebrew with vowel points - 'nikud' - using apps that support Hebrew language input, such as Pages, Keynote, Notes, Mail, Textilus, Captio, and many others. Just tap the Nikud button, and a complete listing of all of the Hebrew vowel points appears on your keyboard. Tap the vowel character, and it instantly appears underneath, or above the letter. You can write one letter at a time, adding the vowel points after each letter, or write the entire document in unpointed Hebrew, and add the vowel points to each letter when you are done. Davka Nikud supports all nikud characters as well as 'dagesh'.

About

Nikud Keyboard

This custom keyboard enhances your Hebrew typing with a full set of Nikud characters for accuracy and tradition. Customize font size and layout for a seamless, user-friendly experience across all your apps.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Nikud characters
  • Customizable font size and layout
  • Seamless integration as default keyboard
  • User-centric design for easy navigation
  • Enhanced Hebrew text readability
Features
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Upgrade Your Hebrew Typing Nikud Keyboard is a custom Hebrew keyboard that brings full nikud to your fingertips. Quick to set up, works in every app, and lets you write fully vocalized Hebrew without breaking your flow. KEY FEATURES: - Full Nikud — Over 20 Hebrew nikud marks, all one tap away. - Customizable — Control font size, nikud size, and color scheme to match your style. - Seamless Integration — Set it as your default keyboard and use it system-wide. - Clean Design — Straightforward setup, intuitive layout, easy customization. Please note: Nikud Keyboard does not add nikud automatically — you stay in full control of every mark you place. WHY NIKUD KEYBOARD? - Cultural Connection — Engage with the depth and tradition of written Hebrew. - Better Readability — Properly vocalized text is clearer for every reader. - Friendly Interface — Navigate and adjust settings in seconds. Download today and start writing Hebrew the way it was meant to be written — a bridge between the tradition of the language and modern digital communication.

Screenshots

Hebrew Nikud1 screens
Nikud Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nikud Keyboard at 4.0 against Hebrew Nikud's 2.8. Nikud Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Hebrew Nikud's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hebrew Nikud costs $4.99 and Nikud Keyboard $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nikud Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Hebrew Nikud's written reviews are positive against 40% of Nikud Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hebrew Nikud ships an update every 39 months, Nikud Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hebrew Nikud versus Nikud Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrew NikudNikud Keyboard
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.8 (11 ratings)4.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAA Rosenbaum Services Ltd.Pierre Janineh

Customer experience

Hebrew Nikud

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%

Nikud Keyboard

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hebrew Nikud

No in-app purchases

None

Nikud Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hebrew Nikud free?
Hebrew Nikud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nikud Keyboard free?
Nikud Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hebrew Nikud or Nikud Keyboard?
Nikud Keyboard is rated higher. Hebrew Nikud averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Nikud Keyboard averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Hebrew Nikud or Nikud Keyboard have ads?
Neither Hebrew Nikud nor Nikud Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hebrew Nikud or Nikud Keyboard?
Hebrew Nikud ships an update every 39 months, and Nikud Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Hebrew Nikud was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nikud Keyboard on November 7, 2026.

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