Dvorak + Colemak Keyboards User Reviews

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Yep it works

Certainly is a keyboard layout

I would like autocorrect if that’s possible, though

No settings

I am constantly fighting against the auto capitalization and auto peroid features, both features which can be turned off on the Apple keyboard. There are no in-app settings to fix this.

On-screen only

In addition to limitations mentioned in other reviews, this doesn’t work with the Apple Magic keyboard for iPad. On-screen only defeats the purpose of why Colemak was invented = to optimize the actual typing experience …

Unresponsive keys

As the other reviewer has said the key are unresponsive making typing very annoying. The result is that I’ve only used this for half a day and occasionally check in to see if it’s been updated.

I would love it if the dev would update the app I would immediately give it 5 stars.

Colmak that integrates with new iphone

As of late November 2022, iOS doesn't come with colmak keyboard option. I paid 99 cents for this app and now my default keyboard is Colmak, sweet.

I was able to set up using the same process as any other keyboard and it presents in my selected dark mode layout.

No swiping

Doesn’t support swiping.

Dvorak for iPad

Exactly what I was looking for! It is a shame it doesn't have auto correct though, but for the price, I'm still happy. It also appears that there is no 'hide keyboard' button, which is irritating. Also the color scheme tends to invert based on the specific text box that you are in. Also, it doesn't work when you open the app store. I'd pay more for the app if these issues were to be fixed
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Key unresponsiveness

Keys are heavy and unresponsive, would be 5 star otherwise, not impressed.

Works but doesnt

Good:
Layout works. Installs and works easily on iphone and ipad.
Doesnt share my typing / sell my data is a HUGE plus IMO.
Helped me transition from QWERTY faster.

Bad:
SLOW. You'll be limited to about 5-7 wpm becuse unless you wait for EVERY letter to enter, itll skip the following letter. (1 letter/second wait)
Wnat makes things even worse is the lack of autocorrect, auto space or predictive text. Typing at my preffered speed renders almost entirely illegible words.
Lastly, lack of customizable colemak configuration wouid be nice, like a colemak DH or DHM.

Conclusion:
Honestly, id be willing to pay $10-$15 for a perfect solution but it doesnt seem like that option exists. I would not reccommend buying with the intention of never using the stock keyboard again. I wouid reccomend for learning/experimentation as it currently sits.
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Great effort, can be better

Hey! Thank you so much for this app. Your app is the closest to a great colemak experience. But whenever I switch to smallcase, the text on the key becomes smaller which makes it harder to spot keys.

Can you please change this to have a bigger size same as the default iOS keyboard (you can take that as a reference)

Looking forward to your response!

Cheers
Ajay
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Fix this please

My time with this app has been short. But please fix the inconsistent key press accuracy

it does not work with hardware keyboard

Unfortunately, I have not been able to make it work with the folio touch.

Good

Sometimes the keys dont register when you type, so that needs fixing as its definitely an issue

No auto completion or predictive typing

While the description states that “auto-completion and physical keyboards are not supported,” I assumed this referred to actual “physical” keyboards. The screen shots show the predictive text area (above the _virtual_ keyboard), but it just sits there taking up screen real estate. Also, the font used on the keys is smaller than it needs to be. Yet again disappointed in an attempt to correct Apple’s oversight of not including a functional Dvorak layout. Thee stars because it loads, types, has caps lock and auto-capitalization. Not an adequate replacement for the built in keyboard layouts however. 49.5 tuppence wasted.
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Colemak for the win!

This app is great for the Colemak layout! I wish more people knew about it!!!

Ok on screen but...

Won't work on attached keyboad for ipad

Wanted to like this

The alignment for the Colemak layout is a mess. Since punctuation is left off the centered top row is all wrong in relation to the next row.

Lack of cursor placement with 3D Touch also makes it frustrating to use.

Exactly what it says it is

Minimal and well executed. Theres a bit of a strange gray area on top of the keyboard but that may be due to limitations of iOS.

8MB

It takes up 8MB just to remap a few keys. Also I had to uninstall it because it did not remap a Bluetooth keyboard.

There are only a few minor bugs and complaints.

1. The gray bar at the top makes there be less space on the screen. It often gets in the way of things.

2. There should be an option to have only letters on the keyboard, as it would make the keys larger and errors less common.

Overall this app is probably the best Dvorak keyboard on the iOS app store.
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