# GearBoard — Offline Chinese Pinyin

> Offline Chinese Pinyin (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Boyu Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gearboard/id6818615179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanghai Boyu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412596880)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 216 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is GearBoard?

GearBoard is an offline Chinese Pinyin keyboard.

Choose 9-key or 26-key Pinyin layouts, expand candidates, switch Chinese/English, and enter numbers, symbols and emoji. Supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Frequently used words are learned locally; learning can be disabled or cleared. Optional key sounds follow system silent mode and volume. Customize the keyboard accent color and long-press keys for alternate characters.

Optional iCloud sync merges learned words, usage counts, keyboard layout and Simplified/Traditional preferences. Offline typing works without Full Access or a network connection. iCloud sync is off by default and requires separate consent, an iCloud account and keyboard Full Access. Network synchronization runs in the containing app. Raw key logs, document contents, clipboard and base dictionaries are not uploaded.

To enable: Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard > GearBoard. Use the globe button to switch keyboards. Secure password fields always use the iOS system keyboard.

## Is GearBoard safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess GearBoard.

## Is GearBoard legit?

GearBoard appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for GearBoard is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-23

Updated the offline Pinyin engine, including 9-key and 26-key input, spelling correction, and candidate pronunciation hints.
Refined local word learning and keyboard state management.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-09

Improved overlapping-finger typing and candidate scrolling.
Highlighted first candidates without reducing text size.
Refined 9-key and 26-key layouts, toolbar controls, and keyboard selection.
Centered the numeric 0 key and added dedicated Space and Return keys.
Improved symbol ordering, categories, paging, and continuous input.
Added eight-column Emoji browsing, categories, and deletion.
Refined settings navigation and grouped controls.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-09

Updated the offline Pinyin dictionary and improved common-word candidates.
Improved app settings and keyboard activation guidance.
Fixed symbol layouts to follow the selected 9-key or 26-key keyboard.
Refined light and dark keyboard appearance and touch handling.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-08

No release notes.

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