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Updated November 2026
Colemak
Colemak
FarFetched
🔧 Utilities
🛠️ Developer Tools

Colemak is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Colemak

MessagEase Keyboard#2

MessagEase Keyboard by Exideas

Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0😐(97 ratings)
Free
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An innovative, non-QWERTY keyboard designed for touchscreens based on scientific research. It features large keys with optimized letter placement for faster, more accurate typing. Learning games and customization options are included.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Significantly faster typing speed than QWERTY keyboards
  • 💡 Innovative one-handed keyboard design optimized for touchscreens
  • 👍 Large buttons reduce typing errors and improve accuracy
  • 🎮 All characters (letters, numbers, symbols) accessible on single screen
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable layout, colors, and keyboard size
  • 🎯 Efficient for programmers and multilingual users
  • 📚 Included games help users learn the keyboard quickly
  • 🔒 No data collection or privacy concerns (free version)
  • ♿ Excellent accessibility for one-handed typing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard randomly resizes to full screen without user control
  • 🐛 Inconsistent swipe gesture recognition
  • ⚠️ Steep learning curve requires significant practice
  • ❌ Missing features compared to Android version
  • 🔧 Lacks word prediction and autocorrect functionality
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iOS apps
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on recent iOS versions
  • 🚫 Keyboard fails to appear in some applications
  • ⚠️ Settings don't persist between app switches
  • 🐛 Keyboard display glitches (double instances, garbled text)
KeyboardKit#3

KeyboardKit by Kankoda Sweden AB

Customizable Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3(84 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to replace your device's default keyboard with a highly customizable alternative. It supports over 110 languages and offers extensive options for layout, fonts, themes, and button configurations.

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xKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
xKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
Custom Layout & Key
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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.

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ShavKey
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ShavKey
Shavian Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app provides quick access to all 48 Shavian characters without requiring shifts. It includes an always-on number row that can be configured for Base 12 input.

All 48 Shavian characters accessibleNo shift key requiredAlways-on number row
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Wurstfinger
Wurstfinger
Wurstfinger
The Keyboard for Fat Fingers
Free

This keyboard app features large, well-spaced keys and intuitive swipe gestures designed for easier typing. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and no data collection, offering a unique alternative to standard QWERTY layouts.

Large 3x3 key gridSwipe gestures for additional charactersSupports 14 languages
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MyKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
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MyKeyboard - Custom Keyboard
GIF | Sticker | Emoji | Themes
Free

This app allows extensive customization of your mobile keyboard. You can add or remove keys and rows, change key appearance and behavior, and assign custom actions to keys. Personalize your emoji row and access frequently used characters with ease.

Drag and drop keyboard customizationAdd/remove keys and rowsCustomizable key appearance and behavior
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Mister Keyboard
Mister Keyboard
Mister Keyboard
The Customizable Keyboard
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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Typewise Custom Keyboard
Typewise Custom Keyboard
Typewise Custom Keyboard
Private & Large Big Keys Type
Free

This keyboard app is designed for smartphones, featuring a unique hexagonal layout for larger keys and fewer typos. It offers AI-powered editing tools, intuitive gestures, and robust privacy features, ensuring your typing data stays on your device.

Hexagonal layout for larger keysAI-powered text editing (translate, proofread, adjust tone)Intuitive swipe gestures for editing
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Retro Txt T9 Number Keyboard
Retro Txt T9 Number Keyboard
Retro Txt T9 Number Keyboard
Text like it's 1999
Free

Experience the charm of old-school texting with a keyboard that mimics classic T9 input. Enjoy predictive text, customizable styles, and large buttons for a nostalgic and comfortable typing experience on your smartphone.

Nostalgia-packed T9 keyboardAdvanced T9 predictive textVariety of retro styles
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