Comparison

Hebrew SwipeKeys vs Nikud Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Hebrew SwipeKeys

This keyboard app offers a secure and feature-rich typing experience for Hebrew. It includes swipe typing, word suggestions, vowel support, and customizable themes. Enjoy efficient input with gesture-based punctuation and emoji access.

Highlights
  • Swipe typing
  • Word suggestions
  • Vowel and mark support
  • Customizable themes
  • Gesture-based punctuation
  • Emoji input
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Full-features and security Hebrew keyboard, support swipe typing, predicts, vowels and marks typing. MAIN FEATURES: – Swipe, word-suggestion and auto-correction – Beautiful and elegant themes – Safely sync with system shortcut list – Left, right and normal layouts for swipe typing on iPad – No need for full-access (unless for syncing system text shortcuts momentarily if desired and touch sound) SWIPE GESTURES: – Swipe to input punctuation – Swipe-up on Return key to input Emoji – Swipe-left on Right to delete the last word – Swipe-up on globe to change theme – Long press on space key then drag you finger left-right to move the cursor

About

Nikud Keyboard

This custom keyboard enhances your Hebrew typing with a full set of Nikud characters for accuracy and tradition. Customize font size and layout for a seamless, user-friendly experience across all your apps.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Nikud characters
  • Customizable font size and layout
  • Seamless integration as default keyboard
  • User-centric design for easy navigation
  • Enhanced Hebrew text readability
Features
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Upgrade Your Hebrew Typing Nikud Keyboard is a custom Hebrew keyboard that brings full nikud to your fingertips. Quick to set up, works in every app, and lets you write fully vocalized Hebrew without breaking your flow. KEY FEATURES: - Full Nikud — Over 20 Hebrew nikud marks, all one tap away. - Customizable — Control font size, nikud size, and color scheme to match your style. - Seamless Integration — Set it as your default keyboard and use it system-wide. - Clean Design — Straightforward setup, intuitive layout, easy customization. Please note: Nikud Keyboard does not add nikud automatically — you stay in full control of every mark you place. WHY NIKUD KEYBOARD? - Cultural Connection — Engage with the depth and tradition of written Hebrew. - Better Readability — Properly vocalized text is clearer for every reader. - Friendly Interface — Navigate and adjust settings in seconds. Download today and start writing Hebrew the way it was meant to be written — a bridge between the tradition of the language and modern digital communication.

Screenshots

Hebrew SwipeKeys4 screens
Nikud Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hebrew SwipeKeys at Free against Nikud Keyboard's $1.99. Hebrew SwipeKeys also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Nikud Keyboard's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Hebrew SwipeKeys is free to download; Nikud Keyboard costs $1.99 up front. Hebrew SwipeKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nikud Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nikud Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hebrew SwipeKeys's written reviews are positive against 40% of Nikud Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hebrew SwipeKeys ships an update every 6 months, Nikud Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Hebrew SwipeKeys versus Nikud Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrew SwipeKeysNikud Keyboard
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLE SANGPierre Janineh

Customer experience

Hebrew SwipeKeys

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Nikud Keyboard

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hebrew SwipeKeys

One-time1
  • Color themes$0.99
None

Nikud Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hebrew SwipeKeys free?
Hebrew SwipeKeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nikud Keyboard free?
Nikud Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hebrew SwipeKeys or Nikud Keyboard?
Nikud Keyboard is rated higher. Hebrew SwipeKeys averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Nikud Keyboard averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Hebrew SwipeKeys or Nikud Keyboard have ads?
Neither Hebrew SwipeKeys nor Nikud Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hebrew SwipeKeys or Nikud Keyboard?
Hebrew SwipeKeys ships an update every 6 months, and Nikud Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Hebrew SwipeKeys was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nikud Keyboard on November 3, 2026.

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