Comparison

中文輸入法 vs 智方便 iAM Smart

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

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About

中文輸入法

This Chinese keyboard app offers Cangjie, Sucheng, and Cantonese input methods. It features mixed Chinese-English input, emoji support without switching, and a one-handed typing mode. Enjoy a full Chinese keyboard experience with helpful features like automatic punctuation and spelling correction.

Highlights
  • Cangjie, Sucheng, Cantonese input
  • Mixed Chinese-English input
  • Emoji input without switching
  • One-handed typing mode
  • Automatic punctuation
  • Spelling correction
Features
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中文輸入法 - 倉頡、速成、廣東話輸入法 Chinese Input Method - Cangjie, Sucheng, Cantonese Input Method 一個為方便華人社群的中文鍵盤應用。 識拆碼就打字根,慣用拼音就用拼音。從回覆訊息到寫下長篇想法,用你熟悉的方式,打出想講的話。 【照你習慣打】 ・支援倉頡、速成、港式廣東話、粵拼、拼音、注音及筆劃等輸入法。 ・中英文混合輸入,減少切換鍵盤。 ・相容的輸入法可設定主、副混打,兩種輸入方式共用候選列。 ・倉頡及速成按鍵顯示字根,方便對照拆碼。 ・智能選字會按你的選字習慣調整候選排序,亦可開啟標示,辨認經學習後提升排序的候選字。 ・支援系統文字替代,常用簡碼亦可在候選列選取。 ・貼近原生 Emoji 體驗,支援 Emoji 搜尋 【打字,更順手】 ・iPhone 可在支援的輸入法使用滑動輸入:手指依次滑過字碼按鍵,放開後選字。 ・手寫輸入,直接寫出個字,再從候選列選取。亦可配合字碼提示,邊寫邊認識字根。 ・提供 Emoji、單手模式及游標移動等日常輸入功能。 ・自訂鍵盤主題、背景及擴充功能圖示,配合自己的使用習慣。 【常用工具,就在鍵盤】 ・複製、貼上、計算機及鍵盤主題,免費使用。 ・更多擴充功能包括剪貼紀錄、自訂短語、文字轉換、翻譯、文字智能、日期、單位換算、匯率貨幣及國際時間等。 ・可調整工具次序、收藏常用工具,亦可編輯 AI/Linux 指令與分類,方便快速插入常用內容。 【基本功能,永久免費】 基本功能,永久免費,每月附送試用限額。 所有基本鍵盤功能,以及複製、貼上、計算機、鍵盤主題四個擴充功能,毋須訂閱。其他擴充功能每月附送 10 次試用限額,於每月 1 日重設。Pro 訂閱有效期間,可無限使用所有擴充功能。 【使用須知】 ・請於設定 App 內啟用 「允許全權使用」選項才能使用所有功能。 ・滑動輸入主要適用於 iPhone,並需使用支援此功能的輸入法;混打時,主、副輸入法均須支援。 ・剪貼簿、共用設定及需要網絡的功能,須在系統設定開啟「允許全權使用」。基本打字毋須開啟。 ・文字處理工具適合選取少量文字或利用系統複製使用。較長文字可先複製,再匯入工具處理。 ・部分擴充功能需要網絡或裝置支援;Apple Intelligence 功能須使用相容裝置並啟用相關系統設定。 請各位用戶回以電郵回饋你的意見,以及於 iTunes App Store 為本鍵盤應用評分。 你的回應就是我們不斷改進的動力。 【Pro 版本訂閱方案】 鍵盤提供兩個分別為年費及月費訂閱方案,訂閱後你可以: ・無限次使用鍵盤所有擴充功能 。 ・匯入圖片客製化你個人專屬鍵盤。 【使用條者條款 (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

智方便 iAM Smart

This app offers a single digital identity for Hong Kong residents to securely log in to government and commercial online services. It features auto form filling, personalized notifications, and digital signing capabilities for enhanced convenience and efficiency in managing digital transactions.

Highlights
  • Single digital identity for login
  • Secure authentication
  • Auto form filling with e-ME
  • Personalized notifications
  • Digital signing (iAM Smart+)
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"iAM Smart" is a free account for all Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID Card) holders aged 11 or above. It allows users to perform authentication through personal mobile phones, to log in and use the online services of different government departments and commercial organisations with a single digital identity. "iAM Smart" account is available in two versions, namely "iAM Smart" and "iAM Smart+". The "iAM Smart" version has authentication, form filling and personalised notifications functions, while the "iAM Smart+" version has the digital signing function in addition: ● Authentication √ Users will have a single digital identity that enables simple and secure login to various government and commercial online services. It brings convenience to daily life without having to manage different user names and passwords. ● Form Filling with e-ME √ Users can use the "e-ME" function to store their personalised data (such as name, gender, HKID Card number, date of birth, residential address, and contact phone number), and enjoy the convenience brought by auto form filling and avoid filling in the same data for different applications. ● Personalised Notification √ Users can choose to receive personalised notifications from various government online services to keep up with service updates, expiry alerts and latest information. ● Digital Signing √ Users can use "iAM Smart+" to sign digitally in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Chapter 553 of the Laws of Hong Kong) to process legal documents and procedures online. To register and use your "iAM Smart", simply: ● Use mobile device with biometric authentication functions enabled (including fingerprint or facial identification) to download and install the "智方便 iAM Smart" app ● Could access a wide range of daily information before "iAM Smart" account registration. ● Click “Register”, scan the HKID Card according to the instructions, and let the app to read the HKID Card information and verify the authenticity of the HKID Card ● Align your face with the photo frame on the screen, do the actions specified by the system and take selfies for real person and facial identification ● Wait for the identity verification based on the records of his/her identity card after submission of the application ● Perform mobile phone built-in biometric authentication, set up "iAM Smart" 6 digital password and provide email address upon successful identity verification ● Start using various functions of the "iAM Smart" platform once the above steps are completed Note: ● Consent of your parent or guardian is required if you are aged from 11 to 17.

Screenshots

中文輸入法4 screens
智方便 iAM Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 中文輸入法 at 76% against 智方便 iAM Smart's 3%. 中文輸入法 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.7). 智方便 iAM Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. 中文輸入法 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 智方便 iAM Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

中文輸入法 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of 中文輸入法's written reviews are positive against 3% of 智方便 iAM Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

中文輸入法 ships an update fortnightly, 智方便 iAM Smart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
中文輸入法 versus 智方便 iAM Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter中文輸入法智方便 iAM Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better1.7 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better2.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1733 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperinvivoDigital Policy Office

Customer experience

中文輸入法

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative15.9%

智方便 iAM Smart

All ratings30 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative94.8%

User reviews

中文輸入法

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very convenient for Cantonese input
  • 👍 Good for mixed Chinese and English input
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Stable and reliable
  • 👍 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard is empty/blank
  • 🐛 Cannot cancel key press sound
  • 🐛 Not working on updated iOS versions
  • 🐛 Does not work in landscape mode on iPad
  • 🐛 Selection bar turns white on dark mode

智方便 iAM Smart

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very convenient to use
  • 🚀 Can submit application overseas

Room to improve

  • 👎 Scanning ID never works
  • 👎 QR code scanner never works
  • 👎 Face recognition doesn't work
  • 👎 NFC function is poor
  • 👎 App is unusable

Bugs and requests

中文輸入法

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Keyboard is empty
  • Cannot cancel key press sound
  • iOS 15 compatibility issues
  • iPad landscape mode not working
  • Selection bar white on dark mode (IG)
Show 13 more
  • External keyboard issues on iPad
  • Keyboard hangs or doesn't pop up
  • Cannot use with Smart Keyboard on iPad Pro
  • Empty keyboard on iPad Pro 10.5"
  • Cannot add third-party keyboard in iOS 15
  • Interface issues with external keyboards
  • Cannot select words between pages
  • Font size too small
  • Does not remember frequent words
  • Issues with number/symbol page
  • Cannot drag and drop characters
  • Single code input in Cangjie not working
  • App crashes after OS update (iOS 8.3/8.4)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Support for physical/Bluetooth keyboards
  • Add voice input
  • Add standard Cantonese Pinyin input
  • Update emojis
  • Option to remove emoji key
Show 7 more
  • Option to adjust key press sound
  • Prioritize frequent words
  • Add English dictionary input
  • Option to choose key press sound
  • Add space bar selection option
  • Move popular words to the front
  • Add option to remove full stop next to space bar

智方便 iAM Smart

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • System update requires resetting linkage
  • Cannot scan ID card or QR code
  • Camera function cannot be activated
  • Face recognition doesn't work
  • NFC function doesn't work
Show 22 more
  • App locks account after successful registration
  • Quick registration process has bugs
  • QR code scanner never works
  • Cannot scan ID card
  • System busy error
  • App keeps saying 'client error' at the last step
  • Facial recognition fails repeatedly
  • App does not proceed
  • App requires Face ID or Touch ID
  • Flash goes off automatically during scanning
  • App says scan successful but then unsuccessful
  • Cannot capture the third and last scan
  • Network problem during registration
  • Cannot transfer from old device to new
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App is not working on iPhone 14
  • App is not working on iPhone 12
  • App is not working on iPhone 15 Pro
  • App is not working on iPhone 17
  • App is not working on iPhone XR

Requested features

13 requests
  • Alternative login method besides Face ID
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve NFC functionality
  • Improve QR code scanner
  • Improve facial recognition accuracy
Show 8 more
  • Allow app transfer from old devices
  • Provide clear upgrade instructions from old app
  • Allow users to change language
  • Remove Face ID requirement
  • Make signing function accessible online
  • Improve app design and navigation
  • Fix bugs in quick registration process
  • Remove buggy authentication features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

中文輸入法

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 解鎖(月費)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro 解鎖(年費)1 Month trial$5.991 Year
None

智方便 iAM Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 中文輸入法 free?
中文輸入法 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 智方便 iAM Smart free?
智方便 iAM Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 中文輸入法 or 智方便 iAM Smart?
中文輸入法 is rated higher. 中文輸入法 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while 智方便 iAM Smart averages 1.7 from 33 ratings.
Do 中文輸入法 or 智方便 iAM Smart have ads?
Neither 中文輸入法 nor 智方便 iAM Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 中文輸入法 or 智方便 iAM Smart?
中文輸入法 ships an update fortnightly, and 智方便 iAM Smart every 3 weeks. Most recently, 中文輸入法 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 智方便 iAM Smart on November 7, 2026.

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