Best Dev Keyboard alternatives: apps like Dev Keyboard: Code & Symbols

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like Dev Keyboard? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Dev Keyboard

TypeTab: Coding Keyboard#1

TypeTab: Coding Keyboard by Andreu Pifarre

Snippets, Symbols & Cursor
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This developer-focused keyboard for iPhone offers an eight-row layout with persistent letters, numbers, and programming symbols. It streamlines coding by allowing cursor control via drag gestures and supports custom snippets for common code structures. It works across various apps that support third-party keyboards.

Termiux#2

Termiux by TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Linux Emulator & SSH, SFTP
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#42in Developer Tools
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This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

Blink Shell, Build & Code#3

Blink Shell, Build & Code by Blink Shell, Inc

The Pro tool for developers
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
3.1(425 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#11in Developer Tools
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Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

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a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
Local Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

This app provides a local Unix terminal emulator for iOS devices, enabling users to run various Unix commands, edit files, and process data. It includes support for multiple programming languages and network utilities, with integration for iOS Shortcuts and multi-window functionality.

Local Unix terminal emulatorRun Unix commandsFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(568)
free
5
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Free

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesSFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox clientBuilt-in SSH terminal
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.6K)
subscription
6
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
for GitHub and self-hosted
Free

Access and manage Git repositories on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push changes, even offline. Offers syntax highlighting, file previews, and powerful search for code review.

Offline commitsRepository cloningSyntax highlighting
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
LocalDevVPN
LocalDevVPN
LocalDevVPN
by Coxson Engineering LLC
Free

Create and manage secure, isolated local network tunnels on iOS. Test and debug applications without sending traffic to external servers, offering precise control over your network environment.

Local network tunnelingCustom network configurationOne-touch connection
🛠️ Developer Tools
(125)
paid
9
Pyto IDE
Pyto IDE
Pyto IDE
Python, C/C++
Free

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

Python 3.10 InterpreterC/C++ CompilerCode Editor with Completion
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Free

This app provides a modern, productive, and collaborative SSH client experience for remote access. It offers one-tap connections, a desktop-grade terminal, multi-tab support, and advanced security features. Enhance your command-line workflow with smart autocompletion and AI-powered command generation.

One-tap SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet connectionsDesktop-grade terminal with virtual keyboardMulti-tab interface and split-view support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(20K)
freemium