Frankie by Creativecrap vs VBCC

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.

Turn your iPhone into a powerful input controller for your Mac. VBCC brings voice dictation, a remote keyboard, custom shortcuts, and a trackpad together in one app. Whether you're working with AI coding agents, writing documents, or navigating your Mac, VBCC helps you stay in your flow. VOICE INPUT — SPEAK AND SEND Dictate on your iPhone and send recognized text directly to the active input field on your Mac. Use Apple's built-in speech recognition or configure Doubao ASR. Choose your recognition language and audio input device. REMOTE KEYBOARD — CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Send navigation and editing keys from your iPhone, including modifier key combinations. With Pro, save frequently used text, prompts, and key combinations as customizable shortcut buttons. Integrate them with Apple Shortcuts and the Action Button on supported iPhones. REMOTE TRACKPAD — PRO Control your Mac's cursor directly from your iPhone: • One-finger cursor movement • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Long-press and drag • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger horizontal and vertical scrolling with momentum • Adjustable cursor and scrolling sensitivity THREE HOME LAYOUTS Switch between the Messages layout for dictation and history, the Shortcuts layout for quick actions, and the Trackpad layout for pointer control. Shortcuts and Trackpad layouts require Pro. MESSAGES AND DEVELOPER TOOLS Keep your message history locally, with copy, resend, and Markdown preview support. You can even dictate and save messages while disconnected, then manually resend them when your Mac reconnects. Pro also includes: • Custom speech vocabulary and hotwords • iCloud sync for messages, shortcuts, and settings • Notifications from Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor via Mac Hooks On your Mac, you can optionally configure Ollama or Doubao for text refinement. Model services are configured separately and are not included with VBCC. PRIVATE, SIMPLE, AND DIRECT Connect your iPhone and Mac over a local network or supported P2P/AWDL connection. No VBCC account required. Basic dictation, remote keys, and message history are free. Pro is available as a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • VBCC Mac companion app, macOS 13 or later • Local Network permission on iPhone • Accessibility permission on Mac • Trackpad requires Pro and VBCC Mac 2.0 or later Download the Mac app and explore the setup guide: https://imyiangyang.top/app/vbcc/