Keyboard Lao vs Pay500
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keyboard Lao
This custom keyboard allows for fast and simple typing of the Lao alphabet on iOS devices. It works across all apps, offering a private and lightweight solution for messaging, notes, and social media.
- Full Lao keyboard layout for iOS
- Quick switch between Lao and English
- Works in any app
- Lightweight and private
- Easy to use
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Keyboard Lao makes it easy to type in Lao on your iPhone. Whether you’re messaging friends, writing notes, or posting on social media, this custom keyboard gives you fast and simple access to the Lao alphabet. Features: • Full Lao keyboard layout designed for iOS • Quick switch between Lao and English • Works in any app where the keyboard is available • Lightweight, private, and easy to use No more copying and pasting from other apps—just install Keyboard Lao and start typing naturally in Lao. Privacy First Keyboard Lao does not collect or store what you type. Your data stays on your device.
Pay500
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PAY 500 is an application where you can top up, buy Data package online in Laos by using your phone number to register an account. In addition, you can airtime/data advance; view lottery results online in the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pay500 at none against Keyboard Lao's 5. Pay500 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Keyboard Lao sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pay500 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keyboard Lao ships an update every 12 months, Pay500 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keyboard Lao | Pay500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sahtu Press, Inc. | Keoviengthen Vongthongchith |
In-app purchases
Keyboard Lao
- Donate Tier 1$0.99
- Donate Tier 2$1.99
- Donate Tier 3$2.99
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- Donate Tier 4$3.99
- Donate Tier 5$4.99
Pay500
No in-app purchases
