# NineKeys - Watch Keyboard — Type sms on Watch > Apple Watch app for typing and sending SMS messages. (iPhone/iPad app by Yingchi Wang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninekeys-watch-keyboard/id1495553662 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yingchi Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-01-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninekeys-watch-keyboard/id1495553662/reviews.md ## What is NineKeys? NineKeys lets you type messages to send as sms, all from your Apple Watch. Simply type the words you want and flick the digital crown to change predictive suggestions to send sms quicker than you can imagine. The app runs as a standalone app so you can send messages even when not connected to your iPhone (assuming you have wifi or cell connectivity on your watch). When you have finished typing just tap the message text to send it using iMessage or SMS. You can also turn on auto-emojis to add multiple emojis to your messages just by typing the emoji keywords. You can also turn off predictive text to type in any language. Download now and message friends when you don't have your phone on you! ## Key features - Type SMS on Apple Watch - Predictive text suggestions - Auto-emojis - Standalone app functionality - Send via iMessage or SMS - Supports any language ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninekeys-watch-keyboard/id1495553662/reviews.md ### 3/5 — You have to download another app to get emojis *2020-05-01, version 5.1* Bought this to send emojis with texts on Apple Watch. However, while it’s great to type with when you press the emoji key you are directed to download an additional app that costs a further£1.99. Beware. ☹️ ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-02-17* I tried to download it on my Apple Watch but it didn’t work and that is why I give it a one star ### 5/5 — Great way to type sms! *2020-02-16, version 4.1* Might not be as fast as dictating messages but more accurate than scribbling them. The autocomplete is very slick and makes it faster to type! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-02-15, version 3.2* Just says ‘purchased’. Doesn’t show on apps or watch or anywhere. ### 5/5 — It does work *2020-02-14* For everyone saying they can’t find it, it’s because you need to download it thru the App Store on the Apple Watch itself, NOT thru the App Store on the watch app on your phone. ### 1/5 — Not available to use *2020-02-14* Downloaded this app because it's free compared to others. It is not showing up on either my watch or phone. I've checked settings and clicked all around my apps. It's simply not there. Not sure how to remove the app now. Good concept if it actually worked. ### 2/5 — Not showing up *2020-02-13* I tried as suggested to go to the Apple Watch app on my iPhone but it dose not say the app needs farther installation. The app still dose not show up on my watch. What should I do? **Developer response:** Please try apple support and mention that the app is a 'standalone Apple Watch app' - for some reason standalone apps aren't installing properly it seems. Or email dclabsapps@outlook.com with your device details (OS, Model etc) and will try to help you ### 1/5 — uh.. *2020-02-13* i’ve read through the reviews and the developer responses on them and i’ve looked on my own watch and watch app and there’s nothing. no new app on the apple watch, no new keyboard widget in the apple watch messages app, no install bar in the apple watch app. i genuinely have no idea what i’ve just downloaded and im confused on how to even access it. dev, can i please get a response regarding this because, no, it’s not showing up anywhere in the apple watch app, and there’s no way to use it. **Developer response:** I’m really sorry you can’t see it yet. I built the app as a stand-alone app (no iPhone part) hoping it might be easier for users but there seem to be some issues on from Apple servers as there is no reason for the app to not show. Can you email me on dclabsapps@outlook.com and I will take you through further steps to get this working asap Thanks ### 1/5 — How does it work? *2020-02-11* I downloaded it, it says purchased. It’s no where to be found. If it isn’t there I want to unpurchase it. I need to know how. **Developer response:** Please try checking the Apple Watch app on your iPhone (black icon) and see it it needs installing from there. For more support please email dclabsapps@outlook.com and I will try to help you further ### 1/5 — How to delete the app *2020-02-11* It doesn’t show up on my watch and I want to delete it but I don’t know how **Developer response:** Please try checking the Apple Watch app on your iPhone (black icon) and see it it needs installing from there. For more support please email dclabsapps@outlook.com and I will try to help you further ## Frequently asked questions about NineKeys ### Does NineKeys have ads? No, NineKeys does not contain advertisements. It is a free application. ### What devices does NineKeys support? NineKeys is designed for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. The primary functionality is on the Apple Watch. ### How often is NineKeys updated? The latest version, 5.1, was released on February 24, 2020. The app was initially released on January 23, 2020. ### What is the age rating for NineKeys? NineKeys has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Can I use NineKeys without my iPhone? Yes, NineKeys functions as a standalone app. You can send messages from your watch if it has Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity, even when not connected to your iPhone. ### How do I send messages with NineKeys? After typing your message, simply tap the message text to send it using iMessage or SMS directly from your Apple Watch. ### What languages does NineKeys support? You can type in any language with NineKeys by turning off the predictive text feature. ### What is the user rating for NineKeys? NineKeys has a current rating of 1.0 stars based on 4 ratings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1 — 2020-02-24 Turn predictive text on and off in this new update ### 5.0 — 2020-02-19 Turn predictive text on or off in this new update ### 4.1 — 2020-02-16 Faster typing on watch in this new update! ### 4.0 — 2020-02-15 Faster typing on your watch in this new update! ### 3.2 — 2020-02-12 Faster typing on your watch with this new version! ## Apps similar to NineKeys | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Multi Copy and Paste Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-copy-and-paste-keyboard/id1577500234) | 4.7 (21) | Free | Utilities | | [Surfify - Wrist Watch Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfify-wrist-watch-browser/id6478813759) | 2.8 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [Watch Browser - iBrowser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-browser-ibrowser/id6477344536) | 4.2 (36) | Free | Utilities | | [Darock Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darock-browser/id1670065481) | 4.3 (20) | Free | Utilities | | [WSearch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsearch/id6499437807) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [Retro Txt T9 Number Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-txt-t9-number-keyboard/id936299405) | 3.9 (114) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Yingchi Wang - [StepDog: Step Counter with Dog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepdog-step-counter-with-dog/id1474625303) - [EmojiSpeak - auto emoji texts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emojispeak-auto-emoji-texts/id1498508620) - [HeartFace: Heart rate on watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartface-heart-rate-on-watch/id1499277419) - [KeyFace - Watch Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyface-watch-keyboard/id1500144579) - [German Shepherd Faces](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/german-shepherd-faces/id1559370006) All apps by Yingchi Wang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1114289020 ## Related topics [apple watch keyboard text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apple-watch-keyboard-text) · [watch keyboard type](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/watch-keyboard-type) · [2cboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/2cboard) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*