Wurstfinger

Wurstfinger

The Keyboard for Fat Fingers

5 ratings
5 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2025
  • August 11, 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

1.4.1

August 11, 2026

Version 1.4.1 New: • Optional gesture trail — a soft stroke follows your finger while you swipe and fades out when you lift it. Off by default, under Settings › Gestures • New app icon: Liquid Glass on iOS 26, with depth on the Home Screen Improved: • Fast flicks are recognized as swipes again instead of typing the key's center letter • Characters that could not be typed at all on the new layouts: Thai ฬ ฒ ฑ ฏ and ฿, the Japanese 、 and 。 with the small kana, the half-space in Persian and Urdu, Arabic-script punctuation, the Hindi ₹, the Hebrew ׳ and ״, and the voiced kana iteration marks ゞ and ヾ • č ď ě ň ř š ť ž are directly reachable: the caron now sits on the return swipe of the ^ key, replacing the stand-alone circumflex accent that swipe used to type (the ^ itself is unchanged) • Diagonal drags on the delete key delete instead of doing nothing • A long press held across a mode or language switch no longer types the old key's digit • Double-space types a period only on two consecutive spaces, and inserts the sentence mark of the script you are typing • Forward-delete and capitalize-word respect an active selection • Coming back from another app applies settings changed in the meantime before the first keystroke, and the app switcher no longer shows an empty gap where the keyboard was • VoiceOver reaches the shift, punctuation and mode keys, and offers swipe-only actions such as copy, cut, paste and hide keyboard through the rotor • Key labels stay inside their key at the smallest keyboard sizes • Size & Position was shown in English whatever the app language, and is translated now, along with 70 corrected translations • Leaner rendering leaves the keyboard more memory headroom

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User reviews

It's become a really handy keyboard!

This has become my main keyboard now for English and French, alternating with the original MessagEase. Because the square layout truly is best for typing on a phone.
I appreciate that the developer is serious about making this keyboard ever better. Many early issues are now fixed. Being able to move the cursor in 2 dimensions is very much appreciated.
One issue: the Korean setting needs a Shift key, to type letters like ㅉ and ㄲ .
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Response from developer

Thanks for the write-up. Long-press for numbers is already in, it's just off by default: Settings > General > Type Numbers by Holding. Drag to resize I left out on purpose. Everyone I asked, myself included, had only ever used it to fix MessagEase's size settings, never to resize while typing. Size and position sit in Settings instead, under Size & Position. If those don't cover what you need it for, please open an issue at github.com/cl445/wurstfinger/issues and say what for. That's the quickest way to change my mind.

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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Response from developer

Thanks, that's a useful list. Dragging the space bar to move the cursor is already in, either continuously or one character per swipe (Settings > General). Selecting text that way I can't build. iOS only lets a keyboard move the cursor and read a selection the user made, never set one. Android's input API does allow it, which is why FlickBoard can. The emoji shortcut is in progress. Uppercase on long press is a reasonable option, though long press already types each key's digit. The always-on numpad column is doable as well, it just doesn't exist yet. For those last two, please open an issue at github.com/cl445/wurstfinger/issues so they don't get lost.

thank you

thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

Response from developer

You're welcome, six times over. It's a one-person project, so a message like this lands harder than you'd think.

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.