Comparison

EasyType Keyboard vs xKeyboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EasyType Keyboard

Enhance your typing experience with a customizable keyboard offering a vast emoji library, attractive themes, and advanced features like smart cursor control and swipe gestures. Prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Highlights
  • Attractive and custom themes
  • Scrollable keyboard
  • 1,500+ emojis with skin tones
  • Smart cursor control
  • Swipe gestures for numbers/punctuation
  • Predictive typing
  • One hand mode
Features
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Looking for a reliable keyboard with attractive themes? Want all the features of the default keyboard like auto-correct and predictions, but also easy access to all the emojis that you need? Want to be sure your keystrokes are safe by keeping Full Access off? EasyType gives you all that plus unique features that you will love like scrolling, improved cursor control, quick swipe gestures and more. Type more easily and have more fun! *** DO NOT TRUST WHEN KEYBOARDS CLAIM TO NEED FULL ACCESS TO CHANGE SETTINGS OR THEMES. *** EasyType does not require Full Access to change settings, theme or anything else because we do not collect your keystrokes. Exciting features you’re sure to love: • Many attractive themes in all colors — dark, gold, pink, red, … • World’s first scrollable keyboard! • Easily create personalized, custom themes with photo background • Unique built-in emoji keyboard with 1,500+ emojis & emoji skin tones • Swipe up on any key to quickly insert numbers or punctuation (Ex: !?.@1&2) • Swipe backspace left to delete whole words • Smart Cursor Control — move cursor precisely where your want it, no more misses! • 3D Typing — insert numbers or punctuation with 3D Touch • One hand mode • Predictive typing for all languages • Highlights typos and offers suggestions for misspelled words • Changes dynamically to show the keys you need (like @ for email) • Numeric keypad or standard number layout • Quick language switching — just drag the space bar up • Many customization options Supported languages: Czech Danish German English Spanish Finnish French Italian Malay Dutch Norwegian Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal) Russian Slovak Swedish …and more coming iPad not yet supported. Have a question, or need help? Drop us a message on our support web page: www.easytype.info/contact www.easytype.info Facebook: www.facebook.com/EasyTypeApp Twitter: www.twitter.com/EasyTypeApp Instagram: www.instagram.com/EasyTypeApp

About

xKeyboard

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard layouts
  • Symbol and Unicode integration
  • Specialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
  • Template-based creation
  • Use in text editing apps
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Using xKeyboard, you can create a custom keyboard that includes layout, keys, symbols, and Unicode. The created custom keyboard can be used in text editing software on iPhone and iPad, such as Word, PPT, Excel, notes, and can also be used in text editing boxes. Built-in Keyboards - Unicode Keyboard - ABC Keyboard - ASCII Keyboard - Digits Keyboard : Binary, Integer, Decimal, Octonary, Hexadecimal - Date & Time Keyboard - Color Keyboard - Collection Keyboard : Symbols, Words, Sentences, Images, Colors - IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Keyboard : IPA English ( DJ, K.K. ) - Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Music Language - Word Keyboards: English, French, German, Spanish ... - Code-Word Keyboards: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional ... Culture - Astrology Keyboard: 12 zodiac signs, 10 celestial bodies, full set of aspects, elements, moon phases and auxiliary symbols - I Ching Keyboard - Chess Keyboard: Chess notation keyboard, chess symbols - Chinese Chess Keyboard: Chinese chess notation keyboard - Dice Keyboard - Mahjong Keyboard - Playing Cards Keyboard ---------- Custom - Layout: Custom layouts are better suited for specialized input scenarios. - Environment: Different environments have different rules - Certain keyboards can serve as templates, allowing you to build custom keyboards faster and more easily. ---------- Privacy : We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. xKeyboard does not require network access, and Allow Full Access is not necessary. If users Allow Full Access, the following functions will be enabled: - Copy, Paste, Cut : these functions will call UIPasteboard APIs. ---------- Tips: 1. If the xKeyboard is not visible in Settings > Keyboards, then reboot the device and reinstall 2. If you could not find xKeyboard when tap globe key : Remove xKeyboard in the system settings, re-add it. ---------- Charging method: Most of the features of this software are paid for, but before purchasing, we hope that users can know if the software has the desired features and if it is possible to customize a keyboard that the user wants. Therefore, the software can be downloaded for free and allows users to try creating a keyboard before paying. Terms of Use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/b2a855c32ffe Privacy Policy : https://www.jianshu.com/p/46e225ffbc59

Screenshots

EasyType Keyboard4 screens
xKeyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EasyType Keyboard at 4.2 against xKeyboard's 3.2. EasyType Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). xKeyboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EasyType Keyboard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EasyType Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 181 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of EasyType Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 39% of xKeyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EasyType Keyboard versus xKeyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyType KeyboardxKeyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (128 ratings) — better3.2 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings128181 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTypeSoft煦 张

Customer experience

EasyType Keyboard

All ratings122 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative24.2%

xKeyboard

All ratings181 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

EasyType Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xKeyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to delete/edit keys
  • Installed keyboards don't show custom layouts
  • App crashes on certain script/language changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export/share custom keyboards
  • Improve keyboard customization workflow
  • Implement swipe typing and autocorrect
  • Add more language/script support
  • Allow creating custom characters/symbols

In-app purchases

11 purchases

EasyType Keyboard

One-time11
  • Emerald ThemeFree
  • Music ThemeFree
  • Sunrise ThemeFree
Show 8 more
  • Nordic ThemeFree
  • Magenta Flow Theme$0.99
  • Dandelion Theme$0.99
  • Futura Theme$0.99
  • Orchid Theme$0.99
  • Color Smoke Theme$0.99
  • Silver Theme$1.99
  • Gold Theme$2.99
3 purchases

xKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
  • VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP - Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is EasyType Keyboard free?
EasyType Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xKeyboard free?
xKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EasyType Keyboard or xKeyboard?
EasyType Keyboard is rated higher. EasyType Keyboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while xKeyboard averages 3.2 from 181 ratings.
Do EasyType Keyboard or xKeyboard have ads?
EasyType Keyboard shows ads; xKeyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyType Keyboard or xKeyboard?
EasyType Keyboard ships an update monthly, and xKeyboard monthly. Most recently, EasyType Keyboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and xKeyboard on October 24, 2026.

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