# SwiftBoard for iPhone — True Power and Customizability

> Customizable iOS keyboard extension with advanced features and on-device privacy. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Holt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftboard-for-iphone/id1279140614 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph Holt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279140613)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 194 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftboard-for-iphone/id1279140614/reviews.md

## What is SwiftBoard for iPhone?

NOTE: The name has been changed from "SwiftBoard for iOS" to "SwiftBoard for iPhone"

SwiftBoard is an iOS keyboard extension built from the ground up to provide speed, stability and customization. SwitBoard provides every setting and customization option you would expect from a keyboard and much more.

Some of the features SwiftBoard prides itself on:
- Haptic Feedback
- Alternate Text with Special Key Gestures
- Extra Number Row
- Swipe Selection
- Multi-language auto-correct
- Full Themeing Support
- Keyboard resizing
- Privacy

Themes:
- Customize every aspect of the keyboard
- Create and save unlimited themes
- Choose colors from the SwiftBoard color picker
- Choose colors with custom hex code
- Set gradian for keyboard background
- Set key colors, corner radius and more


Privacy
Your privacy our top concern with SwiftBoard. Unlike other keyboards, SwiftBoard sends ZERO information to external servers. Every single thing you do or type with SwiftBoard remains on device, making SwiftBoard one of the safest iOS keyboards for your privacy.


Closing Remarks
I have poured hundreds of hours into SwiftBoard and I hope that you enjoy using SwiftBoard as much as I have enjoyed creating it for you. Let me know if you have any suggested features or fixes and I will be sure to take a look!

## Key features

- Haptic Feedback
- Alternate Text with Gestures
- Extra Number Row
- Swipe Selection
- Multi-language Auto-correct
- Full Themeing Support
- Keyboard Resizing
- On-device Privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwiftBoard Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SwiftBoard for iPhone?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⌨️ Extra row with numbers and punctuation on main keyboard
- 📱 Haptic feedback feature enhances typing experience
- 🎨 Highly customizable keyboard appearance and settings
- ⚡ Fast typing speeds for experienced users
- ✅ Accurate spell check functionality
- 🔄 Regular updates and active developer support
- 🎯 Gesture-based access to alternative characters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swiping gestures for character selection
- 🔒 Requires full access permissions with data privacy concerns
- 💰 Aggressive paywall - features locked behind Pro version
- ⌨️ Keys too narrow, small input zones cause missed keypresses
- 🐢 Significant lag and slowness when typing quickly
- 🔤 Autocorrect unreliable and unpredictable
- ❌ No swipe-to-type word input feature
- 🌍 Limited language support (English only or minimal languages)
- 🔧 Keyboard frequently reverts to default iOS keyboard
- 📍 Spacebar and backspace unresponsive or require multiple taps
- 💥 App crashes and freezes during use
- 🎯 Gesture controls difficult to master and unreliable
- ⚙️ Settings interface confusing with minimal documentation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pro version purchase not activating or showing 'pending' status
- Keyboard not working after granting full access
- Keyboard jumps or auto-returns after each word
- Spacebar requires multiple taps to register
- Backspace/delete key unresponsive or laggy
- Autocorrect applies without warning and cannot be easily overridden
- Autocapitalization inconsistent or disabled after backspace
- Haptic feedback not working despite being enabled
- App crashes and bounces back to default keyboard
- Keyboard disappears or vanishes in landscape mode
- Keys don't enlarge when pressed (blocking view)
- Swiping gestures fail to register consistently
- App freezes during typing
- Incompatible with corporate device management (MobileIron)
- Keyboard not appearing in certain apps despite being enabled

**Most requested features**

- Swipe-to-type word input functionality
- Support for multiple languages (Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, etc.)
- Larger keyboard size with bigger keys and text
- Adjustable haptic feedback intensity control
- Key pop-up animation like stock iOS keyboard
- Hold-to-select alternative characters (Android-style)
- More theme and customization options
- Dark mode option
- One-handed keyboard mode
- Emoji support and better emoji selection
- Wider spacebar and delete key
- Remove or reduce globe key size
- AZERTY and QWERTZ keyboard layouts
- Better autocorrect training system
- In-app help documentation and tutorials
- Keyboard font customization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftboard-for-iphone/id1279140614/reviews.md

### 1/5 — paid for full app, still acts locked

*2025-08-01, version 1.3.1*

i alloeed full access and quit the app and everything, nothing works, its still default and wont let me use paid features, still tells me
To buy pro

### 5/5 — i love caps lock

*2025-02-18, version 1.3.1*

i am JOvial about thE amazIng choiceS the developer made, i am So EXcited to text everYone i know now!

### 1/5 — Can't chose languages normaly

*2023-12-07, version 1.3.1*

I want return my money for pro version!!! This app absolutely unused!!!

### 1/5 — لا يدعم اللغة العربية !

*2023-09-19, version 1.3.1*

لا يدعم اللغة العربية !!

### 5/5 — Larher

*2023-07-14, version 1.3.1*

I love this keyboard but it needs to be a little taller my eyesigh5s not as good as it used to be. Any chance of enlarging option?

### 5/5 — Been waiting for this since I was jailbroken.

*2023-07-02, version 1.3.1*

Why hit button when the keyboard can swipe a symbol. There wouldn't be a shift button, if typewriters could swipe back in the day.

### 3/5 — Great idea

*2023-07-01, version 1.3.1*

I want this to be my go to keyboard, just wish apple would update there's..but this could use some more themes customization to make it great

### 4/5 — 9/10

*2023-05-02, version 1.3.1*

This keyboard is ALMOST perfect. It's got so many useful features BUT it doesn't have Spanish neither any other language 😔.

### 3/5 — Eh

*2023-03-28, version 1.3.1*

The predictive text just does not compete with the default keyboard

### 3/5 — Only English

*2022-12-11, version 1.3.1*

i am an ex-android user, was shocked to know the iphone keyboard does not do fast punctuation/symbols!!! Swiftboard seems to be the only more or less working keyboard with hold-swipes for fast punctuation andsymbols! Unfortunately, does not support russian, therefore, useless for me

## Frequently asked questions about SwiftBoard for iPhone

### What does SwiftBoard for iPhone do?

SwiftBoard for iPhone is an iOS keyboard extension designed for speed, stability, and extensive customization. It offers a wide range of settings and features that go beyond the standard iOS keyboard, allowing users to personalize their typing experience.

### What are the key features of SwiftBoard for iPhone?

Key features include haptic feedback, alternate text with special key gestures, an extra number row, swipe selection for easier typing, multi-language auto-correct, full themeing support for complete visual customization, keyboard resizing, and a strong focus on on-device privacy.

### Is SwiftBoard for iPhone free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or customization options. This allows users to try out the core functionality before committing to any purchases.

### What devices is SwiftBoard for iPhone compatible with?

SwiftBoard for iPhone is designed as an iOS keyboard extension, meaning it is compatible with iPhones and other iOS devices that support custom keyboard extensions. Specific iOS version compatibility is typically detailed in the app store listing.

### How does SwiftBoard for iPhone ensure user privacy?

SwiftBoard for iPhone prioritizes user privacy by ensuring that zero information is sent to external servers. All typing and usage data remain on the device, making it one of the safest iOS keyboards available for protecting personal information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2018-09-04

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

This version of SwiftBoard includes autocorrect improvements and bug fixes.

Specifically:
- Improved autocorrect accuracy 
- Improved autocorrect when typing several consecutive similar characters
- Improved return key functionality
- Fixed Spelling Errors
- Misc bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2017-12-09

This version of SwiftBoard includes a brand new tip jar, autocorrect improvements and other bug fixes.

Specifically:
- Added a tip jar -- this is a completely optional in-app purchase to help support the development of SwiftBoard and future updates.
- Autocorrect is now more intelligent when learning of mistakes
- Increased learning rate of the autocorrect engine
- UI improvements in container app
- Other small miscellaneous bug fixes

Autocorrect note:
I am aware of some of the issues users are having with autocorrect and working my hardest to role out fixes for said issues. Future updates will continue to improve upon autocorrect.

### 1.2.3 — 2017-10-23

1.2.3: This version of "SwiftBoard for iOS" fixes a bug when the "Extra Row" setting is enabled.

Specifically:
- Fixes a bug where switching to the number keyboard would not cause the extra row keys to update


1.2.2: This version of "SwiftBoard for iOS" focuses on performance improvements.

Specifically:
- Greatly improved keyboard load time
- Improved speed when switching between English and number views
- Improved performance of show case
- Fixed memory leak when switching between English and number views
- Other miscellaneous bug fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2017-10-21

This version of "SwiftBoard for iOS" focuses on performance improvements.

Specifically:
- Greatly improved keyboard load time
- Improved speed when switching between English and number views
- Improved performance of show case
- Fixed memory leak when switching between English and number views
- Other miscellaneous bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2017-10-05

This version comes with a variety of bug fixes and improvements

Specifically:
- The keyboard switch key is no longer "sticky"
- Adjusted swipe selection sensitivity to be less sensitive at all levels
- Fixed a bug where the predict bar only worked with the english language
- Fixed a bug where the predict bar would not correctly clear
- Fixed bug where deleting would sometimes not work
- Fixed spelling errors
- Fixed haptic related bugs on older devices
- Fixed bug where once enabling a second language it was not possible to disable that language
- Other minor fixes and improvements

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