Best apps like Code keyboard

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like Code keyboard or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Code keyboard

iVim#1

iVim by 文礼 周

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(167 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
iVim screenshot 1

This app brings the powerful Vim text editor to iOS devices. It offers advanced features like custom font import, an extended and customizable keyboard, multistage language input, and seamless integration with other apps through sharing and document pickers. Advanced functionalities like plugin management and version control are available via in-app purchases or a subscription.

What We Love

  • 🎯 Excellent Vim port with most keybindings and features working correctly
  • ⌨️ Innovative custom keyboard with easy access to special characters and Vim keys
  • 🔌 Great integration with iOS Files app and external keyboards
  • 🎨 Highly customizable with plugin support and color schemes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard constantly pops up and obscures content
  • 🐛 Difficulty hiding keyboard on iPad
  • ⚠️ App appears abandoned with infrequent updates
TabKey#2

TabKey by Zininworks Inc.

Custom TAB Key Keyboard
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0(8 ratings)
$0.99
TabKey screenshot 1
TabKey screenshot 2

This utility app provides a system-wide custom keyboard focused on a single, programmable TAB key. It allows users to assign custom actions to this key for enhanced productivity across their devices.

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Terminal Emulator TTY
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This utility app provides access to various shell types for simplified terminal-optimized tasks. It features a friendly web front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations.

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KeyboardKit
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KeyboardKit
Customizable Keyboard
Free

Replace your device's default keyboard with a highly customizable alternative. Personalize typing with custom fonts, toolbars, emoji skin tones, and clipboards. Supports a vast array of languages and layout options for a truly unique typing experience.

Customizable keyboard themesType with custom fontsExtra toolbar row and buttons
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Inspect and share HTML, CSS, and JavaScript source code from mobile web pages directly on your device. Debug web applications by viewing source code as a real mobile browser would.

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Mister Keyboard: Custom Themes
Mister Keyboard: Custom Themes
Mister Keyboard: Custom Themes
Paste, Translate, Custom Keys
Free

Create a personalized typing experience with custom keys, clipboard management, and smart typing features. Enhance productivity with snippets, translation, and AI-powered tools. Supports multiple languages, themes, and advanced scripting.

Customizable key layouts and actionsClipboard history and text snippetsSmart autocorrect and swipe typing
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MySQL QueryDB Client
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MySQL QueryDB Client
MySQL/MariaDB Mobile client
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xKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
xKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
xKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
Custom Layout & Key
Free

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Custom keyboard layoutsSymbol and Unicode integrationSpecialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
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