# Clink: Custom Keyboards — Themes, fonts & swipe typing > Highly customizable keyboard with themes, layouts, swipe typing, and offline features. (iPhone/iPad app by William Whitehouse.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clink-custom-keyboards/id6776381848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [William Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773134360) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 3.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 108 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clink-custom-keyboards/id6776381848/reviews.md ## What is Clink? Clink is a custom keyboard for iPhone and iPad. Choose how it looks, arrange the keys, change the sounds and keep useful tools close to where you type. Start with a preset you like, or make a keyboard of your own. Choose a simple theme, metal keys, raised 3D keycaps or translucent Liquid Glass. Change colours, fonts, gradients, outlines and key shapes. Set separate themes for Light and Dark Mode. The live preview lets you type while you make changes. Add a photo background or put artwork on individual keys, with framing controls to get the placement right. Canvas mode lets you edit each key. Export your theme to share it, or import one someone else has made. Choose QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, Dvorak or a layout for your language. Try Clink Flow for two thumbs. Add a number row, use a split keyboard or switch to one-handed mode. Adjust height, width and spacing, and add custom keys and rows for text or functions. Tap or swipe to type. Two-thumb word composition lets either hand continue the same word, combining taps and glides. Keep a simple swipe trail or choose one with colour, sparks or a comet tail. Autocomplete, autocorrect and swipe decoding work on your device, without an internet connection. Clink can learn your words and the corrections you reject; learning can be switched off or reset. Text replacements, smart punctuation and automatic capitals help with everyday typing. Use combined suggestions for multiple languages or keep them separate. Clink includes Japanese kana, Chinese Pinyin and Korean input, with language packs available to download. Features depend on the language and installed resources. Slide on the spacebar to move the cursor, or use trackpad mode for more control. Adjust sensitivity and activation timing to suit your hands. Predictive flick lets you accept suggestions directly from the keys. Clipboard history keeps saved clips in groups. The notepad holds text you want to use again, and the calculator handles quick sums and conversions. Find emoji with search, recent choices and skin tones. Arrange the panels around what you use. Use dictation when you would rather speak, handwriting to write with your finger, or translation to prepare text in another language. Supported translation works offline after its resources are downloaded. Dictation may use Apple's speech services. On compatible devices, writing tools use Apple's on-device models to proofread, rewrite, shorten, expand or summarise text. Change the tone or prepare a reply, then review it before use. Apple Intelligence support and downloaded models are required. Choose a system click or sound pack, set the volume and tune the haptics. Adjust how keys move and respond. Add lighting, stickers or a small pet that reacts as you type. Save setups as profiles and switch between them from the keyboard. Optional iCloud sync carries profiles and custom themes between devices. Text clipboard history and learned vocabulary sync are separate choices, both off by default. Build custom actions for repeated tasks or write a panel using the built-in Python subset. Add compatible theme, layout, font and sound packs to extend your setup. No Clink account, ads or cross-app tracking. Ordinary typing does not send your text to a server. Core typing works without Full Access; clipboard access, haptics, custom sounds and shared settings use that permission. Downloads, purchases, iCloud and some speech features need a connection. Requires iOS 17 or later. Liquid Glass, translation and Apple Intelligence features depend on your iOS version, device, language and available resources. Setup walks you through adding Clink in iOS Settings. Switch to it with the globe key wherever custom keyboards are supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Liquid Glass visual theme - Extensive theme editor - Multiple keyboard layouts - Split keyboard option - Advanced swipe typing - Offline autocorrect and predictions - Cursor control via spacebar ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Clink Monthly | $0.99 | per month | | Clink Yearly | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Clink Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clink-custom-keyboards/id6776381848/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Endlich eine Zahlenreihe – und sie sieht auch noch großartig aus ⌨️✨ *2026-09-08* Ich habe jahrelang darauf gewartet, dass Apple seiner Tastatur eine Zahlenreihe spendiert. Irgendwann habe ich aufgegeben und stattdessen Clink installiert – zwei Minuten später hatte ich meine Zahlenreihe. Manchmal muss man Dinge eben selbst in die Hand nehmen. Was mich wirklich umhaut, ist die Anpassbarkeit: Themes für Hell und Dunkel getrennt, 3D-Keycaps, gebürstetes Metall, Liquid Glass, eigene Hintergründe, Key-Lighting, sogar einzelne Tasten lassen sich im Canvas-Modus gestalten. Dazu Layout-Freiheit ohne Ende – Split, Einhandmodus, Höhe, Breite, eigene Zeilen und Tasten. Meine Tastatur sieht inzwischen besser aus als die meisten Apps, in denen ich tippe. Die Tools sind der zweite Grund zum Bleiben: Zwischenablage-Verlauf mit Gruppen, Notizblock, Taschenrechner, Übersetzung und die AI-Tools direkt in der Tastatur. Kein ständiges Hin- und Herspringen mehr zwischen Apps, nur um eine Zahl oder einen Textbaustein zu holen. Und die Autokorrektur? Die korrigiert tatsächlich das, was ich vertippt habe – nicht das, was ich absichtlich so geschrieben habe. Ein ungewohntes Gefühl nach all den Jahren, in denen mein iPhone „Duck" für die kreativere Lösung hielt. Dass die Korrektur komplett auf dem Gerät läuft und nichts nach Hause telefoniert, macht es umso sympathischer. Kleiner Wermutstropfen: Die App selbst gibt es bisher nur auf Englisch, und bei der deutschen Autokorrektur ist noch Luft nach oben – der Entwickler arbeitet aber sichtbar daran, die Update-Frequenz ist beeindruckend. Fazit: Ein Solo-Entwickler liefert das Keyboard, das seit iOS 7 auf der Wunschliste steht. Klare Empfehlung – und liebe Grüße nach Cupertino. 😉 ### 4/5 — my favorite keyboard *2026-09-05* One thing I’d like to see added is an integrated image/gif tool for quick meme responses Potential tweak for the Apple Intelligence integration it sometimes puts a word from ai over an auto correct suggestion that I’d prefer to use. Maybe I little flick over the Apple suggestion to show the previous auto suggestion would be a sweet fix ### 5/5 — great! but… *2026-09-05* So i really like this app. SO MUCH CUSTOMIZATION! and its mostly free too. what i dont like, is that a lot of the themes dont work. I tried to switch to a different theme many times, but the only ones that worked were liquid glass and snow/graphite EDIT: dev fixed it, thank you so much!! definitely 5 star! **Developer response:** This was my fault! When I transitioned to download able themes, I didn’t account for free users not being able to download them. There is an update pending right now that should give free users access to all of the preset themes! ### 5/5 — I love this app my thoughts and ideas to make this app even better (requests) and there is a bug🐜 *2026-09-01* the problem (bug) is the background keyboard animation and swipe to type animation does not show for that long please fix it And also Can you please add a ton of more customization options and add a ton of more animations and effects in the upcoming updates that is 1 can you please add an option to curve the keyboard in 2 different ways if you can 2 add more animation options for example when you tap a key on the keyboard the keyboard shakes (jitters) and you can set it to the letter to and 3 add an option for when you tap a key on the keyboard it changes the shape and changes a color for that key on the keyboard 4 add an option to set different colors to fade though the different colors on the keyboard I just set it to that you can set it to the letters and keys and the keyboard background 5 add more effects to the keyboard that you can tweak it (customize it) for example when you type it shows a fireworks or sparkle or fog or glitter 6 please add an option to change each individual keys on the keyboard to different colors and different animation options and different effects and different sounds and even different haptic vibrations for example the top row of keys is red the middle row of keys is green and the bottom row of keys is blue and when you tap it if has a different animation effect and different sounds and different haptic vibrations for each individual keys on the keyboard 7 add more AI features 8 ads options to outline the keyboard 9 add a ton of more animations effects that is when you tap a key on the keyboard it flips over a key and add an animation that is you you tap a key on the keyboard it rotates the key on the keyboard that has an option to adjust the speed and And please respond to my letter ASAP. ### 4/5 — This could be the GOAT 🐐 *2026-08-31* This has the potential to be one of the best Keybaord still early and very laggy but potential is there ### 5/5 — Best keyboard on iOS hands down! *2026-08-30* Easily one of the best third-party keyboards on iOS. Clink brings an insane amount of features, customization, and flexibility that I honestly haven’t seen done this well on iOS before. It feels like they’ve taken the limitations of the default iOS keyboard and completely opened them up. So many thoughtful features and options, while still keeping the keyboard practical and easy to use. If you’re looking for a third-party iOS keyboard, Clink is absolutely worth trying. ### 4/5 — Great keyboard but.. *2026-08-30* This a great keyboard. Simple to use. Lots of customization for iPhone but the predictive text is terrible. ### 5/5 — Great keyboard *2026-08-26* Extremely customizable and has a clipboard. What more could you ask for? **Developer response:** Thank you ### 5/5 — Melhor teclado disparadamente para Iphone *2026-08-26* O melhor que já baixei ### 4/5 — Precisa melhorar o swipe *2026-08-25* O aplicativo é muito bom, muita personalização e tem o teclado numérico em cima que foi o que me fez instalar e comprar o app. Mas não sei se é a inteligência artificial do teclado ou a identificação do swipe do app que é horrível, de dez palavras ele erra pelo menos 4 ( isso quando ele mais acerta). Já configurei para identificar apenas um idioma e mesmo assim ele cisma em colocar dois ou três idiomas ao mesmo tempo piorando mais ainda a digitação. Esse foi o fator principal que me fez desistir de usar. Uma sugestão é colocar o botão de emoji ao lado da barra de espaço igual tem no teclado da Apple e poder configurar o tamanho das teclas individualmente, principalmente a barra de espaço, shift e enter. ## Frequently asked questions about Clink ### What is Clink? Clink is a third-party keyboard replacement for iOS that allows extensive customization of its appearance, layout, and typing features. It offers unique themes like Liquid Glass, various layouts, and advanced swipe typing capabilities. ### How much does Clink cost? Clink is a one-time purchase priced at $2.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to access its full functionality. ### Does Clink have ads? No, Clink does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid utility designed to provide an uninterrupted user experience. ### Can I use Clink offline? Yes, Clink's autocorrect and prediction features run entirely on your device, meaning they function offline. This allows for reliable typing assistance even without an internet connection. ### What languages does Clink support? Clink itself is available in ten languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German. You can type in many languages simultaneously or switch between them easily. ### What devices is Clink compatible with? Clink is designed for both iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS and is suitable for users aged 4 and up. ### How often is Clink updated? The latest version of Clink is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 24, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support. ### What makes Clink's swipe typing unique? Clink's swipe typing features a "morph effect" on Liquid Glass themes where keys swell under your finger. It also intelligently handles contractions, learns your words, and offers customizable trail looks. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.8 — 2026-09-07 New autocorrect engine: Autocorrect now runs on an entirely new engine. Rebuilt swipe typing: Swipe with both thumbs, swipe to the spacebar to finish a word, and keep going to type whole sentences. Canvas overhaul: Canvas mode has been redesigned, with individual styles and images for each key. ### 1.4.7 — 2026-09-05 Style improvements: We’ve polished the Gamepad, Ice, and Molten styles. Better popups: The balloon popup has finally been redesigned, and floating and balloon popups now match your theme and key rounding. Quick hotfix: Languages can be deleted again. ### 1.4.6 — 2026-09-04 Pick up where you left off: Your recent searches are now saved right on the home page. A smoother experience: We’ve vastly improved the UI flow across the entire app so everything feels faster and easier to use. Better typing: We’ve fine-tuned our autocorrect and leveled up the Chinese Pinyin input. ### 1.4.5 — 2026-08-26 Changed A completely redesigned UI flow. Everything is easier to find with fewer taps, making Clink more approachable for new users while giving power users much faster access to customization. Improved onboarding (again!) Real double-swipe typing Language packs are no longer bundled with Clink, significantly reducing the app size. Languages are now downloaded only when needed from our public GitHub repository. Completely reworked custom layouts. Actions are now properly categorized and easier to find, while similar actions have been combined where it makes sense. For example, LHand/RHand is now a single One-Handed Mode action. Added Numpad, Decimal, and Phone layout editing New Layout Switcher panel Inline AI prompts for quick, one-time requests without needing to create a preset Custom names for clipboard items Cursor haptics Neural Engine ratings, showing how well your language is supported with a 5-star rating Hold an organically learned suggestion to remove it Hold any non-learned suggestion or entry to teach it to Clink Caps Lock modifier Community repositories! Clink can now load third-party themes, layouts, actions, panels, and more directly from community-hosted repositories Fixed Swipe typing trail Long-press now correctly selects your first configured alternate Expanded regression coverage Suggestions and correction chips now properly respect Caps Lock 12-key Kana flick input ### 1.4.4 — 2026-08-20 Added Neural Engine support for Papiamento, Polish, and Czech Improved onboarding with a more interactive, smoother setup experience Completely reworked our pricing model: the keyboard is now free to use, while tools and advanced customization are available with Clink Pro ## More apps by William Whitehouse - [Cling: Pin Anything](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cling-pin-anything/id6782070845) - [Spot: Track Everything](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-track-everything/id6782714442) - [Dino: The Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-the-game/id6787764723) - [Charts: App Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-app-tracker/id6788190536) All apps by William Whitehouse: https://appshunter.io/developer/6773134360 ## Related topics [clink](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/clink) · [custom keyboards](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/custom-keyboards) · [swipe keyboard custom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/swipe-keyboard-custom) · [qazaq latyn keyboard 2021](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qazaq-latyn-keyboard-2021) · [custom keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/custom-keyboard) · [1 handed keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1-handed-keyboard) · [color swipe keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/color-swipe-keyboard) · [qwerty mini wide for english](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/qwerty-mini-wide-for-english) · [kboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kboard) · [swipe keyboard pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/swipe-keyboard-pro) · [spam keyboard custom](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/spam-keyboard-custom) · [shift keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shift-keyboard) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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