Comparison

Next Keyboard vs Background Keyboards

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

Head to head
About

Next Keyboard

Create and customize your mobile keyboard with a wide array of options. Personalize backgrounds, colors, fonts, and button styles. Save and manage multiple custom keyboards for easy switching.

Highlights
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Background image/color options
  • Font and sound customization
  • Save and edit custom keyboards
  • Prebuilt keyboard library
  • Unicode and social fonts
Features
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◆ Customize your keyboard ◆ You can find many aesthetic keyboards and Customize them or create your keyboard from the scratch with tons of customization option like background image, background colors, font, button sounds, button shadow, button border, etc. also, you can have your own keyboards library and edit them any time or switch between them. *****We add new features every week***** ◆ Main features: * 50+ prebuilt keyboards (Weekly update) * Customize your keyboards with color, font, sound, etc. * Save/Edit your keyboards any time you want * 120+ Unicode Fonts * 60+ Social Fonts * 12+ Symbols Fonts * Most integration with other "Next" Family apps (check more apps in this account) ◆ Upcoming features: * Action keys customization * Gif keyboard * Emojis keyboard * Add more languages ◆ Steps: 1- Follow app hint inside the app to activate your keyboard 2- Add/Create your keyboard and activate it after press the "Save" button 3- hold the "Globe" key and choose "Next Keyboard" when using your keyboard. ----------------------------- ►Notes: 〉Next Keyboard includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a weekly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. 〉Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. 〉Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. 〉Please note: If have any problem with your keyboard's display after updates, please re-save them to fix that problem. 〉Please note: Please Report to us all translation or functionality problems through the Instagram support page. (link is inside the app) 〉You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

About

Background Keyboards

Personalize your device's keyboard with a vast selection of themes, fonts, and design options. Create unique looks with custom colors and patterns, or use handwriting styles. Streamline typing with an auto-paste feature for frequently used text.

Highlights
  • DIY custom keyboard themes
  • Vast library of pre-made themes
  • Extensive color and pattern options
  • Handwriting-inspired fonts
  • Auto Paste feature for quick text insertion
  • Personalized typing experience
Features
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Introducing Nika: DIY Custom Keyboard Themes, the ultimate mobile app that transforms your device's keyboard into a personalized and stylish typing experience. With a plethora of themes, fonts, and design options, this app offers endless possibilities to create the perfect keyboard for you. Nika: DIY Custom Keyboard Themes lets you explore a vast library of pre-made themes or design your own from scratch. Choose from an extensive range of colors, patterns, and visual effects to create a keyboard theme that is uniquely yours. With themes available for every mood and occasion, you'll never grow tired of your keyboard's appearance. The app also offers a variety of fonts to match your desired style. Experiment with different font types, including handwriting-inspired styles that add a personal touch to your typing experience. Enhance your keyboard with two handwriting options to make it even more distinctive. But that's not all! Nika: DIY Custom Keyboard Themes comes with a powerful Auto Paste feature that streamlines your typing experience. With Auto Paste, you can save time by quickly inserting frequently used phrases or text snippets without having to type them out each time. Customize your Auto Paste settings to include as many shortcuts as you need, making your typing more efficient and enjoyable. In summary, Nika: DIY Custom Keyboard Themes provides an all-in-one solution for creating a bespoke keyboard that reflects your personality and style. Dive into the world of themes, fonts, and design options, and transform your typing experience with Auto Paste and handwriting options. Download Nika: DIY Custom Keyboard Themes today and start crafting your dream keyboard! Privacy Policy: https://help.knksolutions.pt/nika-eula/

Screenshots

Next Keyboard4 screens
Background Keyboards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Background Keyboards at 100% against Next Keyboard's 74%. Background Keyboards also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Next Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Background Keyboards sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Background Keyboards holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Next Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Background Keyboards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Background Keyboards every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Next Keyboard versus Background Keyboards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext KeyboardBackground Keyboards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (44 ratings)4.6 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4493 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPURE PLANT PRO LTD.Appsy Digital

Customer experience

Next Keyboard

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%

Background Keyboards

All ratings93 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Next Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
5 purchases

Background Keyboards

Subscriptions3
  • DIY Themes Premium$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Full Themes Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Full Themes Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • DIY Full Premium Lifetime$14.99
  • DIY Keyboard Themes Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Next Keyboard free?
Next Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Keyboards free?
Background Keyboards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Keyboard or Background Keyboards?
Background Keyboards is rated higher. Next Keyboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Background Keyboards averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do Next Keyboard or Background Keyboards have ads?
Both Next Keyboard and Background Keyboards show ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Keyboard or Background Keyboards?
Next Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Background Keyboards every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Keyboard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Background Keyboards on November 3, 2026.

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