Is Sogou Input Method free?
Yes. It is a free download on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, and everyday typing, simplified-traditional switching and the base dictionary cost nothing; only some premium skins or extras are paid.
Which features need membership?
Daily typing, simplified-traditional switching, mobile Zhuyin/Jyutping, cell dictionaries, kaomoji and symbols are all free; membership mainly covers some premium or animated skins and a few extras.
How much is membership per month or year?
The core is free and membership is optional. Monthly and yearly prices vary by promotion, platform (App Store or Android store) and region, so check the in-app membership page for the current price.
How do super and normal members differ?
There are usually tiers; higher tiers unlock more skins and extras at a higher price. Exact tiers and prices change with version and promotion, so compare in the in-app membership page.
Is membership worth it?
Membership mainly unlocks premium and animated skins plus a few extras, with little benefit for plain typing, since typing, switching, dictionaries and symbols are free; pay only if you value skins.
How do I subscribe?
Open the keyboard, tap the S or wrench icon to reach the membership page, pick a tier and pay via the app store; iPhone uses App Store in-app purchase and Android uses its store.
What can the free version do?
The free version covers Pinyin typing, simplified-traditional switching, mobile Zhuyin/Jyutping, cell and custom dictionaries, kaomoji, symbols, skins (including custom uploads) and cloud sync after login.
Are skins all paid?
No. The store has many free skins (animated, cartoon, minimal) plus custom uploads; only some are marked members-only.
How do I reduce ads without membership?
The key step is installing only from official channels, since many trimmed or ad-free builds are bundled or malware; the official build lets you turn off some promotions in settings.
Is it free in Hong Kong and Taiwan?
Yes, download and typing are free in HK and TW; the HK App Store carries it and Android uses the official site or local stores, with only some premium skins paid.
What should Taiwan buyers watch for?
Download is free, but the old Taiwan Zhuyin build stopped updating around 2019 and its server was poisoned (the TAOTH attack disclosed by Trend Micro in 2025), so avoid the old Zhuyin build.
Can I subscribe from overseas?
Usually yes. Sogou uses Sogou Passport login, and overseas users often just sign in with an existing QQ account; whether payment works depends on your account region and payment method.
Sources: Sogou Input official site、Apple App Store、Sogou Pinyin、Trend Micro TAOTH report 据上述官方与权威资料整理。