Comparison

Frankie by Creativecrap vs 筆順碼輸入法2019

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

Head to head
About

Frankie by Creativecrap

This keyboard app offers a plain text editor and system-wide keyboard extension with multiple input methods. It includes features like emoji support, spellcheck, predictive text, and intelligent punctuation for efficient typing. It also supports various Chinese input methods and custom input options.

Highlights
  • System-wide keyboard extension
  • Plain text editor
  • Multiple input methods
  • Emoji support
  • Spellcheck and predictive text
  • Chinese input methods (Array, Cangjie, Pinyin)
  • Custom input method support
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Frankie is about to retire, so please use OkidoKey instead. Frankie is about to retire, so please use OkidoKey instead. Frankie is about to retire, so please use OkidoKey instead. Frankie (formerly OkidoKey) offers an in-app keyboard that includes a plain text editor and a keyboard extension for system-wide usage. Additionally, the Clip Pad editor mode automatically copies text, enabling typing without the need to create or open a document. A single keyboard extension offers multiple input methods, enabling seamless English typing without the need to switch to another keyboard. It incorporates features such as emoji support, a lexicon, spellcheck, predictive text, and intelligent punctuation, collectively enhancing the efficiency of typing. - Includes most common and ready-to-use Chinese input methods and keyboards, i.e. Array, Cangjie, Dayi, Pinyin, etc. - Capable of using custom input methods. - Capable of using multiple input methods and keyboards. - Sibling Keyboard and Key Flicks for Half/Full-Width symbols (iPad). - Composition prompt option. - Navigation Keyboard. - Bluetooth keyboard supports (in-app text editor only). - Auto-copy content feature in Clip Pad editor mode. - Chinese and English mix-typing (triggered by return key). - Chinese lexicon and Emoji. - Smart punctuation. - Homophones and Phonetics Lookup. - Traditional and Simplified Chinese output. Input Methods - Optimized for Array input method and fully supports special and shortcode mode. - Zhuyin input method supports the standard, Et26, Et41, Hsu, and IBM keyboard layouts. - To install custom input methods like Boshiamy, select the CIN table file from the file browser and choose install. External Keyboard External keyboards are not supported by keyboard extensions; however, you can use Clip Pad in split-view as a bridge for inputs, with auto-copy content feature in Clip Pad editor mode. All you need is switching to the next app, then tapping the paste icon or cmd-v to paste the content.

About

筆順碼輸入法2019

This input method uses a numerical keypad to input Chinese characters based on stroke order. It offers features like custom word lists, symbol input, and adjustable keyboard settings for a personalized typing experience.

Highlights
  • Stroke order input with numeric keypad
  • Customizable word lists and associations
  • Input of punctuation, math, and Greek symbols
  • Adjustable keyboard height and candidate display
  • Switch between English and symbol keyboards
  • Backup and import of custom words
Features
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筆順碼輸入法 筆順碼以數字鍵盤輸入,每個數字代表一種筆劃(基本字碼)或複合字碼。 筆順碼的編碼方法為取每個字的頭三筆和尾倒數的三筆。 因此能做到最少一碼,最多六碼代表輸入所有中文字。 取碼要缺:先取複合字碼(如有)後取筆劃(基本字碼)。 基本字碼1-6 編碼 筆劃定義 1 「橫」和「剔」 2 「楝」或「豎」 3 「撇」 4 「點」和「捺」 5 轉彎筆劃,筆劃中最後一個轉彎為順時針方向,像“5”字最後一筆 6 轉彎筆劃,筆劃中最後一個轉彎為逆時針方向,像“6”字一樣 複合字碼7-0 編碼 筆劃定義 7 與“七”字相似的字型。反轉了的“七”字 8 與“八”相似的字型(從不同角度看或反轉了的“八”字) 9 與“十”相似的字型 0 與“0”相似的字型 其他特色 輸入標點符號:請鍵入60、61 輸入數學符號:請鍵入933、934、935或936 輸入希臘字母:937、938或939 放大候選字區和常用字  調整鍵盤高度 輕鬆切換至英文和符號鍵盤 自訂常用字 自行加入字詞和關聯字 數字輸入模式 聲音設定 字頻調整(字詞、關聯字),即經常使用的字詞或關聯字會先被顯示 連續關聯字查詢 三種界面供選擇 可調整一行顯示多少個候選字 批量匯入字詞和關聯字 備份已加入的字詞和關聯字 安裝和使用: 下載和安裝後,請到「設定」、「一般」、「鍵盤」、「鍵盤」、「新增鍵盤…」選取「筆順碼」、「允許完整取用」。 到任何程式,選取「筆順碼鍵盤——筆順碼」,便可使用。 (注:ipad版已推出了。https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1522653511) 參考來源: https://github.com/siuying/BSMInputMethod https://github.com/isaced/ISEmojiView 建議和改善: huichiwing@icloud.com

Screenshots

Frankie by Creativecrap4 screens
筆順碼輸入法20194 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 筆順碼輸入法2019 at 100% against Frankie by Creativecrap's 44%. 筆順碼輸入法2019 also leads on price ($3.99 vs $399.99). Frankie by Creativecrap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99 and 筆順碼輸入法2019 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frankie by Creativecrap ships an update every 3 weeks, 筆順碼輸入法2019 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Frankie by Creativecrap versus 筆順碼輸入法2019: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrankie by Creativecrap筆順碼輸入法2019
Price$399.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan LiuHUI CHI WING

Customer experience

Frankie by Creativecrap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral13.9%
Negative41.7%

筆順碼輸入法2019

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Frankie by Creativecrap

No in-app purchases

None

筆順碼輸入法2019

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frankie by Creativecrap free?
Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 筆順碼輸入法2019 free?
筆順碼輸入法2019 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frankie by Creativecrap or 筆順碼輸入法2019 have ads?
Neither Frankie by Creativecrap nor 筆順碼輸入法2019 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frankie by Creativecrap or 筆順碼輸入法2019?
Frankie by Creativecrap ships an update every 3 weeks, and 筆順碼輸入法2019 every 2 months. Most recently, Frankie by Creativecrap was updated on November 1, 2026 and 筆順碼輸入法2019 on November 5, 2026.

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