# OkidoKey — The Input Method Keyboard Kit

> Custom input method keyboard kit with advanced Chinese typing features. (iPhone/iPad app by Ethan Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okidokey/id990935790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ethan Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/348867158)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okidokey/id990935790/reviews.md

## What is OkidoKey?

OkidoKey is a keyboard kit designed to use custom input methods not supported by the system.

You can use it with the touchscreen custom keyboard that works seamlessly across the system, or you can use a physical keyboard with the text editor provided by OkidoKey.

The OkidoKey editor can be used in Clip Pad mode with Split-View or multitasking windows. Once you've finished a sentence, simply tap the target and paste it.

Features

- It includes most common and ready-to-use Chinese input methods and keyboards, such as Array, Cangjie, Dayi, Pinyin, and so on.
- It supports installing custom input methods using CIN table files.
- It allows installing multiple input methods and keyboards.
- It has sibling keyboards, and key flicks features.
- It offers a composition prompt option.
- It includes a navigation keyboard.
- In OkidoKey text editor, it supports physical keyboard inputs.
- It has an auto-copy feature with Clip Pad mode.
- It allows Chinese and English mix-typing triggered by the return key.
- It includes a Chinese lexicon and emojis.
- It provides smart punctuation.
- It offers homophones and phonetics lookup.
- It supports both traditional and simplified Chinese output.
- It allows personalized radicals, phrases, and snippets. 

Optimized Input Methods

- Fully supports the Array input method and special/shortcode mode.
- Zhuyin input method supports the standard, Et26, Et41, Hsu, and IBM keyboard layouts.

** Lexicon-related features are available on a subscription basis.

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## Key features

- Custom input methods
- Physical keyboard support
- Text editor with Clip Pad mode
- Chinese input methods (Array, Cangjie, Pinyin)
- Install custom input methods
- Smart punctuation
- Chinese lexicon and emojis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okidokey/id990935790/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 更新後行列輸入法很多字打不出來

*2026-05-08, version 4.2.0*

請盡快修正

### 4/5 — 提示訊息

*2026-05-07, version 4.2.0*

可以不要一直跳出鍵盤設定「允許完整取用」的訊息嗎？

### 1/5 — 大易

*2026-05-04, version 4.2.0*

更新之後完全無法使用。

### 3/5 — ios26更新

*2026-02-22, version 4.1.0*

更新後使用者自定義的快捷輸入好像變成訂閱制了

### 4/5 — 好用

*2026-02-13, version 4.1.0*

目前有遇到在要切換輸入法時只能key英文,即鍵盤只有英文的狀況

### 5/5 — 謝謝開發者

*2025-12-25, version 4.0.1*

好用，讓巧控鍵盤的嘸蝦米復活了

### 4/5 — 大易

*2025-12-14, version 4.0.1*

組字方式內的兩個選項無法固定，是否為問題？請看看

### 1/5 — 沒有無蝦米

*2025-06-05, version 3.2.3*

詐騙😑浪費我時間弄半天

這回覆什麼意思？我操作哪裡有問題？設定>輸入法>看廣告，裡面一堆輸入法，就是沒無蝦米。

### 4/5 — 更新後嘸蝦米打字都設字都變簡體中文

*2024-12-18, version 3.2.2*

謝謝此app，但更新後嘸蝦米打字預設字都變簡體中文，請問要怎麼修正？
都變簡體字超煩

### 3/5 — 廣告後仍未能使用詞庫

*2024-11-07, version 3.2.1*

已多次嘗試

## Frequently asked questions about OkidoKey

### What are the main input methods supported by OkidoKey?

OkidoKey includes common Chinese input methods like Array, Cangjie, Dayi, and Pinyin. It also supports installing custom input methods using CIN table files.

### Can I use OkidoKey with a physical keyboard?

Yes, OkidoKey provides a text editor that supports physical keyboard inputs. This editor can be used in Clip Pad mode for easy text transfer.

### Does OkidoKey offer advanced features for Chinese typing?

Yes, OkidoKey offers features such as Chinese lexicon, emojis, smart punctuation, homophones and phonetics lookup, and support for both traditional and simplified Chinese output.

### Are there any subscription costs for OkidoKey?

Lexicon-related features in OkidoKey are available on a subscription basis. There are Individual Monthly ($2.99) and Annual ($29.99) plans, with a 3-month free trial for the annual plan.

### What devices is OkidoKey compatible with?

OkidoKey is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is OkidoKey updated?

The latest version, 4.2.0, was last updated on April 25, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though specific frequency is not detailed.

### What is the user rating for OkidoKey?

OkidoKey has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 5 ratings. This suggests mixed user sentiment.

### Does OkidoKey have ads?

No, OkidoKey does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for certain features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2026-08-19

#### FIXED

- [ime] Fixed an issue where searching for emojis failed when using special characters.
- [keyboard] Fixed the state display for selection keys on the nagivation keyboard.
- [misc] Resolved flow and logic issues across certain settings screens.
- [misc] Fixed an issue where resource file updates failed to download correctly.

#### CHANGED

- [misc] Misc: Updated the Dayi input method mapping table (CIN Table).

### 4.3.0 — 2026-06-08

This release optimizes the Emoji architecture and re-introduces the previously removed support for skin tones, along with bug fixes and improvements.

#### NEW

- [misc] Added Emoji skin tone preferences. You can now choose to display all skin tones, the default tone, or a specified tone (Premium Exclusive).

#### FIXED

- [editor] Enhanced the naturalness of the keyboard dock and candidate pane's shortcut-driven toggling functionality.

### 4.2.0 — 2026-04-25

Adaptive Learning: Learns from your typing history to recommend relevant phrases and expressions.
Candidate Pane: Supports customization of both the content and the display orders.

#### NEW

- [ime] Added "Adaptive Learning" feature (Premium Exclusive).
- [ime] Added "Candidate Pane Customization" settings (Premium Exclusive).

#### IMPROVEMENTS

- [ime] Optimized candidate sorting for the "Personalized Radicals" category when learning mode is enabled.
- [misc] Optimized the import efficiency of personalization phrases.
- [misc] Update Emoji Data.

#### FIXED

- [candidate] Fixed association errors between the candidate pane, homophones, and radical lookups.
- [misc] Fixed an issue where content might appear incomplete when browsing large datasets.

#### CHANGED

- [ime] Disabled "Stroke Order" sorting when learning is enabled. This resolves an issue where Simplified Chinese characters took precedence when the candidates included Traditional, Simplified, and extended characters.
- [canddiate] Increased the number of visible candidates when the candidate bar is in radical-only mode.
- [keyboard] Improved notifications for required database updates or "Full Access" authorization.
- [misc] Added a prompt for 3rd-party keyboards to open the main app for updates, preventing crashes caused by version incompatibility.
- [misc] When adding personalized phrases, it will now automatically ignore or overwrite existing data if a duplicate is found.

### 4.1.0 — 2026-01-26

This release focuses on enhancing multitasking efficiency and resolving critical interface inconsistencies to provide a more stable professional environment.

## Soft-dismiss Keyboard (Premium Exclusive)

To streamline cross-application workflows, we have introduced an automated keyboard dismissal feature for multitasking modes. If the Clip Pad editor remains inactive for a set duration, the keyboard will automatically retract, allowing for an unobstructed view when switching to secondary applications. Input functionality can be instantly resumed by pressing any key.
	
#### NEW

- [editor] Implemented automatic keyboard retraction for the Clip Pad during periods of inactivity.

#### FIXED

- [keyboard] Resolved formatting issues regarding English input mode and half-width character symbols.
- [candidate] Fixed a compatibility issue with iOS 26 where shortcut-assigned candidate words were not correctly identified.
- [editor] Corrected display and scaling errors occurring within the editor during multitasking operations.
- [editor] Addressed functional failures associated with specific keyboard shortcuts.
- [misc] Fixed a synchronization issue where certain configuration changes were not being persistently saved.

#### CHANGED

- [ime] The processing method for Traditional/Simplified Chinese character conversion.
- [misc] Adjusted the setting interface to display all options for non-subscribed users to improve feature discoverability.

### 4.0.1 — 2025-11-06

This release includes fixes for subscription issues.

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