MessagEase Keyboard

MessagEase Keyboard

by Exideas

95 ratings
118 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 11, 2015
  • June 22, 2026
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An innovative, non-QWERTY keyboard designed for touchscreens based on scientific research. It features large keys with optimized letter placement for faster, more accurate typing. Learning games and customization options are included.

Non-QWERTY keyboard layout
Optimized letter assignment
Tap and drag input
Learning games included
Customizable keyboard size, shape, and color
Supports multiple languages
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What's New in MessagEase Keyboard

4.3.5

June 22, 2026

Improved Gesture experience

User reviews

Unusable with iOS 26.2.1.

This issue seems to be fixed with iOS version 26.4

I have been using MessagEase since the days of the Palm Pilots.

After a few minutes, becomes as large as the entire screen, making it too big to type on. Delete and reinstall, and the same thing happens.

Beg for update

Please update the keyboard for iOS, every now and then it gets huge and I have to reinstall it. I use this keyboard for at least ten years now. Please update and fix the buggies

Please fix the bugs!!

This has been my preferred keyboard for many years but it desperately needs updating! Every so often, i open an app, go to type and the keyboard is humongous, taking up the whole screen and it can't be reduced when swiping down on the globe so i have to oelete the keyboard, re-download & reconfigure my settings. Where did you all go? Please update this app!!!!! I'm still going to use it as qwerty keyboards are awful
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Unusable with iOS 26.2.1.

I have been using MessagEase since the days of the Palm T|X.

After a few minutes, becomes as large as the entire screen, making it too big to type on. Delete and reinstall, and the same thing happens.

Amazing!

This makes using all parts of my phone easier! If no more updates will be released, please make the app open source!

User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Keyboard expands to full screen and cannot be resized

Bug

Keyboard fails to appear in Apple apps (Notes, Safari, Skype)

Bug

Swipe gestures registered as clicks

Bug

Keyboard crashes on iOS 26.x and iOS 16.x versions

Bug

Settings reset or don't persist between sessions

Bug

Double keyboard instances displaying simultaneously

Bug

Letters not visible after iOS updates

Bug

Keyboard stuck in maximized state after reinstall

Bug

Capitalization mode gets stuck (all caps)

Bug

Keyboard display corrupted or garbled on iPad

Bug

Unresponsive input after certain iOS updates

Bug

Keyboard overlays text field, obstructing view

Bug

Requested Features

11 requests

Word prediction and autocorrect

Feature

Resizable keyboard with size locking option

Feature

Copy/paste/select-all gesture shortcuts (like Android version)

Feature

Voice dictation support

Feature

Better cursor navigation controls

Feature

Customizable keyboard layout (JSON-based)

Feature

Emoji integration into keyboard

Feature

Text replacement library support

Feature

Macro functionality

Feature

Trackpad mode for cursor control

Feature

Open-source the application for community maintenance

Feature

FAQ

What is MessagEase Keyboard?

MessagEase Keyboard is an alternative, non-QWERTY keyboard for iPhone and iPad. It's designed based on scientific research in user interface principles to optimize typing speed and accuracy on touchscreens.

How does MessagEase Keyboard work?

It features 9 large keys with an optimized letter assignment. You can enter letters and characters with either a tap for common characters or a directional drag for others. Learning games are included to help users adapt to the new pattern.

Is MessagEase Keyboard free?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of free versions, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

What devices is MessagEase Keyboard compatible with?

MessagEase Keyboard is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports a variety of languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, and many others.

What are the benefits of using MessagEase Keyboard?

The primary benefits are increased typing speed and accuracy due to its innovative, non-QWERTY layout and optimized key placement. It also offers customization options for keyboard size, shape, and color, and includes learning games to facilitate adoption.