Smartphones may dominate our everyday actions and communications, but nothing beats the form factor and usability of an old school desktop keyboard.
However, carrying around one of these relics in your backpocket isn’t the best option, so it’s best to make sure you have the best app for your smartphone typing needs.
There are several options available on the market when it comes to keyboard apps—have a read and see which one of these top 7 keyboard apps suits you best, as each has its unique features and benefits
7. SwiftKey
Price: Free
Perhaps regarded as the most popular keyboard app for Android and iOS devices, SwiftKey has been preloaded onto millions of popular devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4. The app comes with different themes and learns from your typing habits for auto-word completion.
6. Swype
Price: $0.99
If you can’t get guess from its name, Swype makes it possible for you to avoid typing all together. The app enables users to simply swipe the letters of a word to type it out. This may sound too good to be true, but in actuality may not suit everyone.
5. TouchPal
TouchPal is a leading themed keyboard app that lets you create a completely personalized keyboard. Available for both Android and iOS, the app is a must for those who insist on smartphone customization down to the finest detail.
Price: Free
4. Google Keyboard
Google Keyboard allows you to swipe, type, or even speak as valid input options. Currently available for Android devices only, the app is great for those of you who want a simple but efficient keyboard functionality.
Price: Free
3. Flash Keyboard
How flashy can a keyboard really be? Well, Flash Keyboard has certainly lived up to its namesake. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the app features an array of different themes, emojis, and stickers—giving users the ability to freely customize their devices for wowing their peers. The app even allows you to create your own stickers using an image of your face!
Price: Free
2. Fleksy
Fleksy claims to be the fastest and most beautiful keyboard app on the market—and they might be right. Not only does the iOS/Android app enable keyboard customizations with themes that actually look designed for the hardware, it also includes a plethora of emojis and GIFs for more expressive messaging options.
Price: Free
1. Hub Keyboard
Hub might be the dark horse on the list. Developed by Microsoft, the keyboard deceptively passes as your everyday keyboard app. However, it possesses unique features like access to files and documents from the keyboard itself, among others. The iOS/Android offering is definitely worth an in-depth exploration to draw out all of its unique qualities.
Price: Free
Honorable Mention: Typeeto
Okay, Typeeto isn’t strictly a keyboard app, but it does allow you to pair your Mac keyboard over Bluetooth with any iOS/Android device for full-sized keyboard typing on your smartphone or tablet. Typeeto is only available via the Apple store.
Price: $9.99
As you can see, there are plenty of options available when it comes to keyboard apps for smart devices. Whether you’re looking for aesthetics or have a specific feature in mind, one of the above options is sure to fit the bill.
Source(s):
- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/typeeto-remote-full-size-bluetooth/id970502923?mt=12
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hub-keyboard/id1096760900?mt=8
- https://fleksy.com/
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotc.ime.latin.flash
- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/touchpal-keyboard-type-fun/id909654683?mt=8%20%E2%80%93%20IOS
- http://www.swype.com/get-swype.html
- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/swiftkey-keyboard/id911813648?mt=8%20-%20IOS
