# Kiwi - Colorful, Custom Keyboard Designer with Emoji for iOS 8

> iOS keyboard designer for custom keyboards with emoji and fonts. (iPhone/iPad app by nomtasticapps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-colorful-custom-keyboard-designer-with-emoji-for-ios-8/id889343355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [nomtasticapps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285356710)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 199 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Bosnian, Croatian, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Serbian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 1 more
- Released: 2014-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-colorful-custom-keyboard-designer-with-emoji-for-ios-8/id889343355/reviews.md

## What is Kiwi?

Kiwi for iOS 8 is the best way to create and share beautiful, fully-functional custom keyboards for your iOS device. Combine an array of endless colors in vibrant gradients, add your own exciting background images, apply blur effects, and select from over 200 unique keyboard fonts! Enjoy Kiwi's unique autocorrection capabilities and easily swipe between letters, emoji, and special characters. Best of all, you can easily share your favorite keyboard creations for anyone to download and use!

Note: Kiwi requires Full Access in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Kiwi. This allows the Kiwi app to display your custom keyboard as the system wide keyboard. We value your privacy and we do not collect any data that you type — all of that stays on your device. Once you've enabled Full Access, tap the globe icon on the bottom left of your keyboard to see your newly created Kiwi keyboard!

## Key features

- Custom keyboard creation
- Gradient color options
- Background image support
- Over 200 unique fonts
- Autocorrection capabilities
- Easy emoji and character switching
- Shareable keyboard designs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kiwi Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Edition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kiwi Pro | Free | one-time |
| San Francisco | Free | one-time |
| Slate Keyboard | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Kiwi?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Customizable keyboards
- 🎨 Variety of colors and designs
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Ability to create own keyboards

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keyboard glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Privacy concerns with 'full access'
- 🤖 Lack of autocorrect and predictive text
- 🔍 Slow keyboard response
- 🤖 Difficult to type with

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing or not working
- Saved keyboards not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add autocorrect and predictive text
- Allow disabling of 'full access'
- Improve keyboard responsiveness
- Add more font and customization options
- Integrate with messaging apps seamlessly

## Recent user reviews (10 of 199)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-colorful-custom-keyboard-designer-with-emoji-for-ios-8/id889343355/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I really enjoy it!

*2022-12-22, version 1.4.1*

This is a fun app. I am currently using it to type this review. I will say I wish you didnt have to purchase the picture ability.

### 1/5 — I HATE THIS APP!!!!!!!!!!

*2020-11-06, version 1.4.1*

I hate it the keyboard stays so small in a tiny corner at the top and there is no letters or the alphabets or numbers UGH

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2020-10-12, version 1.4.1*

Would not let me equipped the keyboard that I customize

### 5/5 — Kiwi is the best

*2020-09-13, version 1.4.1*

This app is amazing if your board of the same old keyboard then get kiwi you can change the coulors of your keyboardcand change the text!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — This app

*2020-09-11, version 1.4.1*

It sucks you need to pay to do other things then just colour

### 4/5 — Yeet

*2020-04-29, version 1.4.1*

honestly it's pretty good! Other than the full stop being on a different page, it's better than a lot of keyboard creators here. The only thing I'm wondering is if it's possible to have the keyboard fonts AS the text fonts.

### 3/5 — Confusing

*2020-04-21, version 1.4.1*

I'm not sure what the game is trying to tell me it's doesnt tell you where to press the button and stuff

### 3/5 — love it

*2019-12-04, version 1.4.1*

Love the keyboard but cant upgrade to kiwi pro for some reason

### 2/5 — Terrible but cool colours

*2019-11-22, version 1.4.1*

I got it and spent 10-15minutes getting a new keyboard and it won’t upload on it I would use it if you changed these features

### 2/5 — Um

*2019-11-13, version 1.4.1*

This app is OK of you want a gradient keyboard,  but that’s literally all you can have unless you download kiwi pro, which costs money. The preferences bar is annoying and kiwi social doesn’t work, it just shows the loading sign.

## Frequently asked questions about Kiwi

### What does Kiwi do?

Kiwi allows you to create and share fully functional custom keyboards for your iOS device. You can personalize them with various colors, gradients, background images, and over 200 unique fonts.

### How do I use a custom keyboard created with Kiwi?

To use your custom keyboard, you need to enable 'Full Access' in your iOS settings. Navigate to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Kiwi. Once enabled, tap the globe icon on your keyboard to switch to your Kiwi keyboard.

### Is Kiwi free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of customization options. It also includes in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What are the privacy implications of enabling Full Access?

The app requires Full Access to function as a system-wide keyboard. However, the developers state that they value your privacy and do not collect any typed data; all data remains on your device.

### Can I share my custom keyboard designs with others?

Yes, a key feature of Kiwi is the ability to easily share your custom keyboard creations. Others can then download and use your designs on their own iOS devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2015-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Kiwi 1.4.1:
- Fixes a save issue affecting large keyboard libraries
- Fixes an issue that causes some keyboards to not display correctly
- Restores emoji outline colors
- Fixes crashes

New in Kiwi 1.4:
- Completely redesigned Kiwi Social experience! Discover and install new keyboards from all over the world!
- Added all new 8.3 emoji
- Much faster launch time
- New tutorial for installing Kiwi
- Fixed bullet point outputting an incorrect character
- Fixed paint bucket popovers in designer
- Removed duplicate original keyboards
- Bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2015-07-09

New in Kiwi 1.4:
- Completely redesigned Kiwi Social experience! Discover and install new keyboards from all over the world!
- Added all new 8.3 emoji
- Much faster launch time
- New tutorial for installing Kiwi
- Fixed bullet point outputting an incorrect character
- Fixed paint bucket popovers in designer
- Removed duplicate original keyboards
- Bug fixes

### 1.3.5 — 2014-12-17

1.3.5:
- Fixes an issue some users reported when opening the app

### 1.3.4 — 2014-12-14

1.3.4:
- Fixed crash that some users were experiencing

### 1.3.3 — 2014-12-01

1.3.3:
- Minor enhancements

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