# iCanText — A Smarter, Bigger Keyboard

> Custom iOS keyboard with large keys, sway animation, and smart typing aids. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Bensky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icantext/id6748927092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Bensky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126952007)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icantext/id6748927092/reviews.md

## What is iCanText?

iCanText – A Bigger, Smarter Keyboard That Moves With You

iCanText is a custom iOS keyboard built to make typing easier, clearer, and more comfortable. Featuring large, easy-to-tap keys, a gentle swaying animation, and smart visual cues, iCanText helps you type with more speed and fewer mistakes — whether you're texting, emailing, or writing on the go.

Features:

* iOS 26 users: have Apple's new on-device LLM proofread and correct your texts before sending them.

* Oversized Keys for Confident Typing
Designed for accuracy and comfort, iCanText gives your fingers more space — ideal for all ages and typing styles.

* Soothing Sway Animation
The keyboard gently moves left and right to keep your eyes engaged and help guide your focus while typing.

* Next-Letter Highlights
Likely letters glow subtly based on what you're typing, making it faster to spot what comes next.

* Use gestures for the most common keys
Swift right for a space, and left for a backspace.

* Simple Layout Switching
Easily toggle between letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols — with layouts designed for clarity.

* Single tap contractions
One tap makes a 'll, 's, 'r, 't, 'm or 've.

* Single tap sentence ending
One tap makes a period + space.

* Gestures
Swipe left for backspace, right for space, double swipe down to toggle caps.

* Auto-editing
"Fix key" (the wrench) to auto format text before sending: capitalize first letters in sentences and add space after punctuation. iOS 26 users can have the on-device LLM proofread and correct your writing.

* No pressure from autocorrect.
Just type -- you can fix your typos later.

* Custom Styling in the Main App
Choose highlight colors and animation preferences to suit your taste and typing habits.

* No Ads, No Tracking, No Distractions
iCanText runs cleanly and privately. Your data stays yours.



Whether you're a fast typer, someone with larger fingers, or just want a more relaxing keyboard experience, iCanText helps you text — your way.

## Key features

- Oversized keys for comfort
- Soothing sway animation
- Next-letter highlights
- Gesture controls for space/backspace
- Single tap contractions and sentence endings
- Auto-editing and LLM proofreading (iOS 26+)
- Customizable styling

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icantext/id6748927092/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too bad ☹️

*2026-01-09*

I think I could have put up with the constantly sliding top row. However seems to be missing a space bar.

**Developer response:** Swipe right for a space. Try it! It's very natural!  (Also: Swipe left for a backspace.)

## Frequently asked questions about iCanText

### What makes iCanText's keyboard design unique?

iCanText features oversized keys for easier tapping and a gentle sway animation to help guide your focus. It also includes next-letter highlights and gesture controls for common actions like space and backspace.

### How does iCanText help with typing accuracy and speed?

The app's large keys reduce accidental presses, while the sway animation and next-letter highlights improve focus and prediction. Features like single-tap contractions and auto-editing further streamline the typing process.

### Can iCanText proofread my texts?

Yes, for users on iOS 26 and later, iCanText can utilize the on-device LLM to proofread and correct your texts before sending. It also offers auto-editing for capitalizing sentences and adding spaces after punctuation.

### Is iCanText customizable?

Yes, you can customize the highlight colors and animation preferences within the main app to match your personal style and typing habits.

### Does iCanText have ads?

No, iCanText is designed to be ad-free and tracking-free, ensuring a private and distraction-free typing experience.

### What devices does iCanText support?

iCanText is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is iCanText updated?

The latest version is 1.6, and the app was last updated on January 11, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

### What is the user sentiment for iCanText based on ratings?

The app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a very low user satisfaction based on the available data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-26

What's New in Version 1.7 

* Slightly larger keys than previous versions

* Quick editing toolbar--easily move between words and characters

* Set your own key colors and letter sizes

* Translate your text into entertaining dialects including Gen Z/Alpha, Victorian, 18th-Century, Academic/Legal, Corporate, Shakespearean, and more.

* Improved dynamic key scaling for easier targeting of likely next letters as you type

* Several UI and layout adjustments, and more keyboard configuration options.

### 1.6 — 2026-01-11

Set common phrases in the main app, then swipe up twice for one-tap access to them while texting.  Small bug fixed with AI corrections, and "Fixing..." label appears while AI is working to fix text.

### 1.5 — 2025-12-11

iOS26 user can use Apple's on-device LLM proofread and correct your texts before sending them.  A few small bugs have been fixed and the keyboard layout was tweaked.

### 1.3 — 2025-08-03

Bug fix that caused animation of top row to stop.  Added user control over animation distance, to help scale it to different screen sizes better.  Added "fix" key (the wrench) to auto-format text before sending.

### 1.2 — 2025-07-23

Small bug fixed when updating and saving user preferences.

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