# Retro Keyboard

> Simulates old-fashioned cell phone keyboard for modern devices. (iPhone/iPad app by panRobotics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-keyboard/id948247381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [panRobotics](https://appshunter.io/developer/487268142)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-keyboard/id948247381/reviews.md

## What is Retro Keyboard?

Keyboard from old fashioned cell phones. You could use it to persuade old folks to finally switch to iPhone or by yourself if it's cozier for you then QWERTY.

## Key features

- Old-fashioned cell phone keyboard simulation
- Nostalgic typing experience
- Alternative to QWERTY keyboards
- Unique user interface

## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-keyboard/id948247381/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Uygulama bozuk

*2022-11-16, version 1.0*

Klavyeler sekmesinde çıkmıyor ekleniyor fakat klavyeye geçiş sağlayamıyor

### 1/5 — Retro keyboard

*2021-02-06*

Needs predictive key. No good for typing out texts or emails. Always pressing the same button to get what letter you need. I know it says old school but come on this is new times now no one wants the old school keyboard if it had a t9 mode it would be perfect. Not going to spend time practising typing the old way.

### 5/5 — dark theme

*2020-03-19, version 1.0*

hey you guys,i really liked ur keyboard, but it needs an update for a darkthemed one.,please do update for dark theme so it will blend in with the darktheme of the ph0ne,,thanks

### 2/5 — Much worse than the oldest GSM phones.

*2020-02-07, version 1.0*

No sound of keyboard. 
No long touch to write numbers. 
No diacritic characters. 
No national chatacters.

### 1/5 — No T9

*2019-07-04*

I got this keyboard thinking it would do T9 auto texting, it does not.

### 1/5 — Not compatible with current iPhones

*2019-04-05*

Doesn’t work for my iPhone XS. Only shows half the screen.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t fit

*2019-01-19*

Keyboard does not fit my XR screen. Pretty disappointed.

### 2/5 — Let down

*2018-11-30*

I downloaded this app with a coworker to relive our teen years of how we texted, and my scene won’t show the whole keyboard on the iPhone X. Only got numbers 1-6. So much for reminicing. 😜
Side note: the coworker is having a great time as hers works perfectly.

### 1/5 — with bugs

*2018-10-10, version 1.0*

it clips in lower part of he keyboard thus making it unusable, doesn’t resisize keys, in iphone x

### 1/5 — i downloaded and paid with t9 keyboard but it comes half screen on my iphone x

*2018-09-17*

half keyboard

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Keyboard

### What is Retro Keyboard?

Retro Keyboard is a utility app that simulates the keyboard interface of old-fashioned cell phones, offering a nostalgic typing experience on modern devices.

### How much does Retro Keyboard cost?

Retro Keyboard is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

### What devices does Retro Keyboard support?

Retro Keyboard is designed for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Retro Keyboard?

Retro Keyboard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Retro Keyboard have ads?

Retro Keyboard does not contain advertisements.

### When was Retro Keyboard last updated?

Retro Keyboard was last updated on February 4, 2015, with version 1.0.

### What do users think of Retro Keyboard?

User feedback for Retro Keyboard is mixed, with an average rating of 1.9 stars from 14 ratings.

### Can Retro Keyboard be used offline?

As a keyboard utility, Retro Keyboard is designed to function offline, providing its typing interface without requiring an internet connection.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-02-04

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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