# Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now

> App for customizing text messages with colors, fonts, and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by MULIAN LI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-text-messages-plus-customize-keyboard-free-now/id519943359 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MULIAN LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018842744)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,578 App Store ratings · 408 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-text-messages-plus-customize-keyboard-free-now/id519943359/reviews.md

## What is Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now?

This is the HOTTEST app to create colorful and rainbowful textings! 

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"It's glorious." 
- Jordan Crook, Techcrunch.com 

"The app claimed the top spot among free social networking applications in the App Store." 
- Padmini Harchandrai, Tech2.in.com 
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You can customize your messages with VARIOUS effects: colored bubbles, colored texts, cursive fonts, textured bubbles, cartoon themed, love themed, BOLD, or ITALIC stylings! 
All kinds of colors are there for you to create laugh-out-loud messages. 

Can't decide which color? Just TAP "Random"! You tap it. We'll select it. They'll love it. 

So stop sending boring black/white messages. Pick colors to match your mood, clothes, car, school, company, or favorite teams. 

Other features: 
+ You can decorate your messages with DOZENS of vibrant colors 
+ You are free to pick different colors for one message 
+ You are free to choose colors for font + background 
+ You can change your fonts and add special effects 
+ You can have a realistic preview then send 
+ You can still share it via email, MMS, Whatsapp Messenger and etc. 
+ You can create joke meme, voip text and polling your friends

Create the message, style it, paste into messaging app, and sent to as many recipients as you want! 

100% COMPATIBLE 
+ Runs on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch 
+ Works with iMessage and all messaging apps
+ Works with Group Messaging

## Key features

- Colored text bubbles
- Customizable text colors
- Various font styles
- Special text effects
- Realistic message preview
- Share via email and messaging apps
- Create joke memes and polls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Patterns | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💫 Vibrant colors and backgrounds
- 🎨 Variety of font styles
- 🤩 Fun and creative texting experience
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Adds personality to messages

**Cons**

- 🤔 Limited text input
- 🔀 Requires copy-paste to send messages
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with full keyboard access
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality, app crashes
- 💸 Paid upgrades required for more features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Copy-paste function not working
- Keyboard not recognized on some devices
- Paid upgrades not unlocking as expected

**Most requested features**

- Integrate directly with messaging apps
- Increase text input character limit
- Add more font, color, and background options
- Improve reliability and reduce crashes
- Provide free access to all features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 408)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-text-messages-plus-customize-keyboard-free-now/id519943359/reviews.md

### 5/5 — About this app

*2026-05-17, version 2.7*

This app is okay I rated it a five so this will got on here first it shows you how to do everything but never brings you to the app dont Download it  it pointless

### 1/5 — Didn’t show up in text message app when glancing at numerous options from

*2025-12-13, version 2.7*

You can’t really do anything in the app unless you pay. Demo in 1 corner; upgrade in another; contact us and FAQ. How do they land in text message or have it is own text message? Everything can only be used in full mode.

### 1/5 — Fonts need to be bigger!! Cant see the text

*2025-12-10, version 2.7*

Text

### 1/5 — 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕚𝕤 𝕒 𝕝𝕠𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕔𝕣𝕒𝕡

*2025-07-29, version 2.7*

𝕚 𝕕𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕝𝕜𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕗𝕦𝕓 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕞𝕪 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕚 𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕀 𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕪𝕡𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕚 𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕪𝕡𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕕𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕥 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕪 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤, 𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕠𝕝𝕕 𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕡𝕪 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚 𝕥𝕪𝕡𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕚 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕡𝕪 𝕓𝕦𝕥𝕥𝕠𝕟 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕚𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕𝕟𝕥 𝕔𝕠𝕡𝕪. 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕚 𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕚𝕥 𝕕𝕚𝕕𝕟𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜. 𝕀𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕣𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕝𝕠𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤, 𝔻𝕆ℕ𝕋. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕟𝕥 𝕚 𝕒𝕞 𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕚𝕗 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕛𝕚+ 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕙 𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕦𝕔𝕙 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕔𝕣𝕒𝕡. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕤𝕦𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕡 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕠 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙 𝕓𝕔 𝕚𝕥 𝕤𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕤

### 1/5 — 0 stars

*2025-01-11, version 2.7*

It keeps saying “go on keyboard” WHAT KEYBOARD?!?!
And the help button doesn’t even help!

### 2/5 — Does not work

*2024-05-29, version 2.7*

When I tap to copy, it doesn't copy

### 1/5 — Terrible!

*2023-12-22, version 2.7*

I can’t even get this stupid app to work!!!! 🤬 
Every single time I try to upgrade & PAY for the cool backgrounds the app CRASHES & throws me out!
Don’t get it it’s a total waste of time!
I’ll find a better one!

### 1/5 — TOTAL RIP OFF

*2022-08-24, version 2.7*

When I went in I finished reading but when I went to do it it didn't work I tried so many times nothingTOTAL RIP OFF

### 5/5 — Lots of Fun!!!

*2022-07-02, version 2.7*

This app is great and fun to use color in messaging and other stuff

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2022-04-12, version 2.7*

I am a new user and this app Really spice my messages!!!! It’s so fun! Vibrant! And easy! 

I love it!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now

### What does Color Text Messages+ do?

This app allows you to create highly customized text messages with a variety of visual effects. You can change the color of your text bubbles, the text itself, apply different fonts, and add special styling like bold or italics. The goal is to make your messages more engaging and expressive than standard plain text.

### What are the key features for customizing messages?

Key features include the ability to choose from dozens of vibrant colors for both text and background, select different fonts, and apply various effects. You can even use a 'Random' button for quick color selection. The app also offers a realistic preview before you send your styled message.

### How much does Color Text Messages+ cost?

The application is free to download and use, offering a free experience for customizing your messages. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may require payment.

### What devices and messaging apps are compatible with this app?

The app is designed to be 100% compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It works seamlessly with iMessage and all other messaging applications, including group messaging functionalities.

### Can I use this app to create more than just colorful texts?

Yes, beyond just colorful text and backgrounds, the app allows you to create joke memes and conduct polls among your friends. You can also style messages with specific themes like 'cartoon' or 'love'.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2017-06-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.6 — 2015-10-19

* Support iOS 9

### 2.5 — 2015-07-16

WE HAVE PLANS FOR MANY MORE EXCITING UPDATES! IF YOU LIKE THIS APP PLEASE SUPPORT US BY TAKING A MINUTE TO WRITE A REVIEW ON THE APPSTORE!

* Optimize performance

Thanks

### 2.4 — 2015-04-28

* Fixed the bug of keyboard

### 2.2 — 2014-12-12

* Improved performance
* Added FAQ function

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