# SwiftBoard for iPhone vs TypeFlow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeFlow at none against SwiftBoard for iPhone's 5. TypeFlow also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4). SwiftBoard for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftBoard for iPhone sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TypeFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

TypeFlow holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftBoard for iPhone has 199 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftBoard for iPhone | TypeFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftboard-for-iphone/id1279140614/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeflow-smart-keyboard/id6790111019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Holt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279140613) | [Malook Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784648545) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftBoard for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftboard-for-iphone/id1279140614)

This app provides a highly customizable and stable iOS keyboard extension. It offers extensive theming options, advanced features like haptic feedback and swipe selection, and prioritizes user privacy by processing all data on-device.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- ⌨️ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


### TypeFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeflow-smart-keyboard/id6790111019)

This keyboard app offers a fast and personalized typing experience with swipe-to-type functionality and customizable themes. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data on the device, ensuring your keystrokes are never collected or sent externally.

**Highlights:** Swipe to type, Fast and responsive performance, Customizable themes and styles, Fine-tune haptics, sounds, and auto-correct, On-device data processing for privacy, Works across all apps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftBoard for iPhone free?

SwiftBoard for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TypeFlow free?

TypeFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SwiftBoard for iPhone or TypeFlow?

TypeFlow is rated higher. SwiftBoard for iPhone averages 3.4 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while TypeFlow averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SwiftBoard for iPhone or TypeFlow have ads?

Neither SwiftBoard for iPhone nor TypeFlow shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*