Comparison

Frankie by Creativecrap vs LensCount

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

LensCount

Features
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4 Dedicated Sensing Modes: 「Gesture Mode」: Designed for close-range detection. Count by waving your hand or finger. Perfect for cooking, labs, or anytime your hands are busy. 「Fitness Mode」: Your AI workout assistant. Automatically detects and counts "Jumping Jacks," "Squats," and more. Focus on your reps, let us do the math. 「People Flow」: A must-have for shops and events. Set up your iPhone to monitor and tally foot traffic in real-time. 「Traffic Mode」: Professional-grade traffic analysis. Track vehicle movement at intersections and gather flow data effortlessly. Why LensCount? Touchless Interface: Experience the future of interaction with "Air-Sensing" technology. Zero-Config: Pick a mode, point the camera, and start counting immediately. Privacy-First: All processing is done on-device. Your camera feed stays local and private. Apple (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Frankie by Creativecrap4 screens
LensCount3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LensCount at Free against Frankie by Creativecrap's $399.99. LensCount also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Frankie by Creativecrap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

LensCount is free to download; Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99 up front. LensCount sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Frankie by Creativecrap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frankie by Creativecrap ships an update every 3 weeks, LensCount daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Frankie by Creativecrap versus LensCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrankie by CreativecrapLensCount
Price$399.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan LiuYi Che Chiu

In-app purchases

None

Frankie by Creativecrap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LensCount

One-time2
  • Unlocked for 30 days$0.99
  • Unlocked for life$2.99

Questions

Is Frankie by Creativecrap free?
Frankie by Creativecrap costs $399.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LensCount free?
LensCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frankie by Creativecrap or LensCount have ads?
Neither Frankie by Creativecrap nor LensCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frankie by Creativecrap or LensCount?
Frankie by Creativecrap ships an update every 3 weeks, and LensCount daily. Most recently, Frankie by Creativecrap was updated on October 19, 2026 and LensCount on October 25, 2026.

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