Wurstfinger

Wurstfinger

The Keyboard for Fat Fingers

5 ratings
4 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2025
  • July 30, 2026

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This keyboard app features large, well-spaced keys and intuitive swipe gestures designed for easier typing. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and no data collection, offering a unique alternative to standard QWERTY layouts.

Large 3x3 key grid
Swipe gestures for additional characters
Supports 14 languages
Compose accents through combinations
Circular gestures for uppercase
Cursor control via space bar
Adjustable keyboard size
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What's New in Wurstfinger

1.4.0

July 30, 2026

Version 1.4.0 New: • 10 new keyboard languages: Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Thai, Hindi, Korean, Japanese (Hiragana & Katakana), Greek, Portuguese, and Ukrainian • Korean syllables and Japanese kana combine as you type; Arabic, Persian, and Urdu come with right-to-left layouts • Native digits for Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, and Thai • The app itself is now available in 10 more languages • Optional: hold a letter key to type its digit • Optional: double-space types a period • Optional: a circular gesture on the clipboard key cuts the whole text • Reworked haptics — exactly one pulse per keystroke and a much wider intensity range • Toggle label visibility directly with a gesture on the space bar • Hebrew: final letters via return swipes Reliability: • The keyboard frees its memory when backgrounded, fixing cases where reopening it silently fell back to the system keyboard • Keyboard size now stays consistent across devices • Fixed cursor movement across emoji • Fast swipe gestures are recognized more reliably • Auto-capitalization now engages at the right moments • Disabled languages stay disabled

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User reviews

Solid, keep going please!

Just migrated from Android and was used to FlickBoard. Generally, I’d support taking a page out of their book! The particular things I miss are an emoji shortcut, an ability to toggle select mode and select text by dragging on the spacebar, an option to allow long pressing a key to type uppercase letters, and the mini single column numpad always on on the lefthand side of the keyboard.
Solid keyboard overall. Would love some more features. Thank you!
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A good start

A nice early version of a copy of the Messagease keyboard app. Even though Messagease hasn't had an update in 7 years, this one still has some catching up to do. The main missing feature is drag to resize. Long press on letter to type number is also handy. Finally, more color themes. But I appreciate your work on this so please keep it up!
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Works really well

I saw this version of a keyboard a long time ago and really wanted it for iOS. I’m glad to see that someone made this possible. Im not very good at it yet, but its fun to learn.

FAQ

What is Wurstfinger?

Wurstfinger is a privacy-conscious keyboard app designed with large keys and swipe gestures to reduce typos. It utilizes the MessagEase layout, optimizing for thumb typing with a 3x3 grid instead of traditional QWERTY.

Does Wurstfinger have ads?

No, Wurstfinger does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application with no ads or in-app purchases.

What languages does Wurstfinger support?

Wurstfinger supports 14 languages, including German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, and Vietnamese.

How does Wurstfinger handle privacy?

Wurstfinger is built with privacy as a core feature. It collects no data, requires no network access, and all processing is done locally on your device, ensuring your typing remains private.

Is Wurstfinger difficult to learn?

Wurstfinger requires a short training period, typically a few days, to build muscle memory for its unique layout and gestures. Users report becoming faster and more accurate once accustomed to it.

Can I customize the keyboard size in Wurstfinger?

Yes, Wurstfinger is fully adjustable. You can scale the keyboard size to your preference, ensuring a comfortable typing experience for your specific needs.

What is the age rating for Wurstfinger?

Wurstfinger has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone devices.

How often is Wurstfinger updated?

The latest version of Wurstfinger is 1.2.0, released on April 5, 2026. Updates aim to improve functionality and user experience.