Comparison

Frankie by Creativecrap vs Know My IP

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

Know My IP

Features
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Discover your network and digital identity with Know My IP, the complete toolkit for iPhone and iPad. See essentials at a glance • Public and local IP, ISP, and approximate location Run pro tools with confidence • Speed Test: Accurate, visual test with an interactive gauge • Ping: Check reachability and measure latency • Traceroute: See the path to any host • Port Scanner: Find open TCP ports • Whois Lookup: Registration and contact details • Connection Monitor: Track stability (latency, jitter, packet loss) over time • Health Check: Instantly test if a site is up for everyone • NEW – DNS Lookup: Resolve A/AAAA/CNAME/TXT/SPF/NS/MX with fast, reliable results and full history • NEW – HTTP Inspector: DNS/Connect/TLS/TTFB timings with live charts • NEW – TLS Inspector: Certificate subject, issuer, and expiry • NEW – Subnet Calculator: Network, mask, range, and hosts Smarter History • Auto-refreshing history that saves and organizes every result • Filter by tool or date, and export results to CSV Built for performance and accessibility • Modern SwiftUI interface with smooth animations • Fully localized (50+ languages) • Private by design: your tests are yours Download Know My IP and take control of your network.

Screenshots

Frankie by Creativecrap4 screens
Know My IP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Know My IP at $1.99 against Frankie by Creativecrap's $399.99. Frankie by Creativecrap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99 and Know My IP $1.99 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, Know My IP every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frankie by Creativecrap versus Know My IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrankie by CreativecrapKnow My IP
Price$399.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan LiuReignsol

In-app purchases

None

Frankie by Creativecrap

No in-app purchases

None

Know My IP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frankie by Creativecrap free?
Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Know My IP free?
Know My IP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frankie by Creativecrap or Know My IP have ads?
Neither Frankie by Creativecrap nor Know My IP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frankie by Creativecrap or Know My IP?
Frankie by Creativecrap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Know My IP every 6 months. Most recently, Frankie by Creativecrap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Know My IP on November 4, 2026.

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