Hebrew Nikud vs Nikud Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Custom iOS keyboard
- Adds Hebrew vowel points (nikud)
- Supports dagesh
- Works with apps supporting Hebrew input
- Add vowels letter by letter or after writing
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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'.
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.
- Comprehensive Nikud characters
- Customizable font size and layout
- Seamless integration as default keyboard
- User-centric design for easy navigation
- Enhanced Hebrew text readability
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hebrew Nikud | Nikud Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) | 4.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AA Rosenbaum Services Ltd. | Pierre Janineh |
Customer experience
Hebrew Nikud
Nikud Keyboard
In-app purchases
Hebrew Nikud
No in-app purchases
Nikud Keyboard
No in-app purchases








