# hot.keys — Type code and prompts faster

> Desktop-style keyboard for faster coding and structured text input on mobile. (iPhone/iPad app by Ting-Chun Matthew Man.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotkeys/id6755923383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ting-Chun Matthew Man](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436836066)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotkeys/id6755923383/reviews.md

## What is hot.keys?

hot.keys is a desktop-style keyboard for people who write code, Markdown, JSON, XML, and structured prompts on mobile. It keeps symbols visible so you stay in flow.

- Always-on number row plus a dedicated symbol strip for brackets, braces, angle brackets, slash, equals, question mark, semicolon, and apostrophes
- Left and right arrows, tab inserts spaces, backspace repeat on hold, shift/caps labels update live
- Haptics toggle shared between app and keyboard; works in any app that accepts text
- Offline-first: no typing data collected; Full Access only needed briefly to sync settings
- Built-in 30 second practice drills with WPM, CPM, and accuracy so you can track progress

Setup: Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard -> hot.keys, then switch with the globe key.- Built-in 30-second practice drills with WPM/CPM/accuracy so you can track progress

## Key features

- Always-on number row
- Dedicated symbol strip
- Left/right arrows and tab
- Backspace repeat on hold
- Live shift/caps labels
- Offline-first data collection
- Typing practice drills


## Frequently asked questions about hot.keys

### What is hot.keys?

hot.keys is a specialized keyboard for mobile devices that provides quick access to symbols, numbers, and navigation keys, designed to speed up coding and writing structured text.

### How do I set up hot.keys?

To set up hot.keys, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, then select hot.keys. You can switch to it using the globe key.

### Does hot.keys collect typing data?

No, hot.keys is an offline-first application and does not collect typing data. Full access is only briefly needed to sync settings.

### What are the typing practice drills in hot.keys?

hot.keys includes built-in 30-second practice drills that measure your Words Per Minute (WPM), Characters Per Minute (CPM), and accuracy, allowing you to track your typing progress.

### What devices does hot.keys support?

hot.keys is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for hot.keys?

hot.keys has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is hot.keys updated?

The latest version of hot.keys is 0.1.2, and it was last updated on December 8, 2025. Updates aim to improve functionality and reliability.

### Does hot.keys have ads?

No, hot.keys does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 0.1.2 — 2025-12-08

Made angle brackets, curly brackets, hash and asterisk always visible so that you can write prompts (XML or markdown) or other syntax faster.

### 0.1.1 — 2025-12-06

Enlarged character key size and moved symbols to top row

### 1.0 — 2025-12-06

No release notes.

## More apps by Ting-Chun Matthew Man

- [TicksTimes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickstimes/id1476207385)
- [Pocket Council](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-council/id6756478453)

All apps by Ting-Chun Matthew Man: https://appshunter.io/developer/1436836066

## Related topics

[developer keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/developer-keyboard)

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