Comparison

OkidoKey vs NanoSubs

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

Head to head
About

OkidoKey

This app provides a custom input method keyboard kit for your device. It supports various Chinese input methods and allows for custom installations, offering features like a text editor, auto-copy, and smart punctuation.

Highlights
  • Custom input methods
  • Physical keyboard support
  • Text editor with Clip Pad mode
  • Chinese input methods (Array, Cangjie, Pinyin)
  • Install custom input methods
  • Smart punctuation
  • Chinese lexicon and emojis
Features
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OkidoKey is a keyboard kit designed to use custom input methods not supported by the system. You can use it with the touchscreen custom keyboard that works seamlessly across the system, or you can use a physical keyboard with the text editor provided by OkidoKey. The OkidoKey editor can be used in Clip Pad mode with Split-View or multitasking windows. Once you've finished a sentence, simply tap the target and paste it. Features - It includes most common and ready-to-use Chinese input methods and keyboards, such as Array, Cangjie, Dayi, Pinyin, and so on. - It supports installing custom input methods using CIN table files. - It allows installing multiple input methods and keyboards. - It has sibling keyboards, and key flicks features. - It offers a composition prompt option. - It includes a navigation keyboard. - In OkidoKey text editor, it supports physical keyboard inputs. - It has an auto-copy feature with Clip Pad mode. - It allows Chinese and English mix-typing triggered by the return key. - It includes a Chinese lexicon and emojis. - It provides smart punctuation. - It offers homophones and phonetics lookup. - It supports both traditional and simplified Chinese output. - It allows personalized radicals, phrases, and snippets. Optimized Input Methods - Fully supports the Array input method and special/shortcode mode. - Zhuyin input method supports the standard, Et26, Et41, Hsu, and IBM keyboard layouts. ** Lexicon-related features are available on a subscription basis. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.creativecrap.com/paper/baker/eula.html#en Privacy Policy: https://www.creativecrap.com/paper/baker/privacy.html#en

About

NanoSubs

Features
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Take control of your recurring expenses with NanoSubs, the most elegant and privacy-focused subscription tracker designed for iOS. Whether it's streaming services, software licenses, gym memberships, or utility bills, NanoSubs helps you organize everything in one beautiful dashboard. Stop wasting money on forgotten subscriptions and always know exactly how much you are spending each month. Key Features: • CFO Dashboard: A brand-new statistical view to track your weekly, monthly, and yearly recurring expenses at a glance. • Smart Subscription Decisions: Go beyond tracking. Mark subscriptions to Keep, Observe, or Cancel, and manage detailed pause histories for accurate tracking. • Overlap Detection: Identify redundant subscriptions within similar categories to cut unnecessary costs. • Calendar & Reminders: Visualize upcoming bills on an intuitive calendar and get notified before a charge occurs. • Multi-Currency Support: Traveling or paying in different currencies? NanoSubs automatically converts them to your base currency using real-time exchange rates. • Privacy & Backup: Sync seamlessly across Apple devices using your private iCloud. Supports CSV export and full JSON backup/restore. No third-party servers. • Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of your upcoming bills directly from your Home Screen. NanoSubs Pro (Lifetime): Unlock unlimited subscriptions and enjoy all premium features forever with a single, one-time purchase. No hidden fees, no recurring app subscriptions!

Screenshots

OkidoKey4 screens
NanoSubs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NanoSubs at every 9 days against OkidoKey's every 3 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. OkidoKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NanoSubs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OkidoKey ships an update every 3 months, NanoSubs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OkidoKey versus NanoSubs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOkidoKeyNanoSubs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan Liu恒俭 董

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OkidoKey

Subscriptions2
  • Individual - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Individual Plan - Annual3 Months trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

NanoSubs

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is OkidoKey free?
OkidoKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NanoSubs free?
NanoSubs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OkidoKey or NanoSubs have ads?
Neither OkidoKey nor NanoSubs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OkidoKey or NanoSubs?
OkidoKey ships an update every 3 months, and NanoSubs every 9 days. Most recently, OkidoKey was updated on October 13, 2026 and NanoSubs on October 5, 2026.

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