Comparison

Next Keyboard vs Mechanical Keyboard

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

Mechanical Keyboard

Experience the tactile feel and visual flair of a mechanical keyboard on your iPhone. Customize RGB lighting, switch sounds, and fonts to personalize your typing experience with dynamic effects.

Highlights
  • Hyper-realistic mechanical keyboard interface
  • Vibrant RGB, neon, and backlight effects
  • Fully customizable keyboard
  • Signature mechanical key sounds
  • Wide selection of emojis & fonts
  • Dynamic visual typing effects
Features
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Mechanical Keyboard: SwitchKey bring the satisfying feel of a mechanical keyboard to your iPhone! With stunning RGB lighting effects, authentic switch sounds, and powerful customization, Mechanical Keyboard turns every keystroke into a fun and immersive experience. Key Features - Hyper-realistic mechanical keyboard interface: From Blue, Red to Brown Switches, every tap feels just like the real thing. - Vibrant RGB, neon, and backlight effects: Choose from dozens of unique keyboard themes to match your style. - Custom Keyboard: Personalize everything from colors, lighting effects, to keypress sounds. - Signature mechanical key sounds: Powerful, crisp, and satisfying to type with. - Keyboard Fonts: Add personality to every message you send. - Dynamic visual typing effects: Every keystroke shines with dazzling animations. - User-friendly interface: Quick setup and intuitive controls in just a few taps. Download Mechanical Keyboard: SwitchKey now to upgrade your typing experience! Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The following subscription plans are available (prices may vary depending on location): – 1 Month Subscription for $4.99 – 1 Year Subscription for $19.99 – Lifetime membership for $29.99 - You can cancel your subscription through this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mkbpolicy/trang-ch%E1%BB%A7 Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/keyboard-term-of-service/trang-ch%E1%BB%A7 Support: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560933465584 If you have any feedback about the Mech Keyboard: Themes, Fonts app, please leave a comment below or email the developer. We will always monitor your feedback to improve and create a better app.

Screenshots

Next Keyboard4 screens
Mechanical Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mechanical Keyboard at every 2 weeks against Next Keyboard's every 2 months. Mechanical Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Next Keyboard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Mechanical Keyboard sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Next Keyboard against 4.4 for Mechanical Keyboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 104 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Next Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 85% of Mechanical Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, Mechanical Keyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Next Keyboard versus Mechanical Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext KeyboardMechanical Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (44 ratings)4.4 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPURE PLANT PRO LTD.Duc Tran Trung

Customer experience

Next Keyboard

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

Mechanical Keyboard

All ratings96 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Next Keyboard

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

Mechanical Keyboard

Subscriptions3
  • Mechanical Keyboard Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Mechanical Keyboard Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Mechanical Keyboard Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time10
  • Steel Blue$0.99
  • Neon Jungle$0.99
  • Frostbite$0.99
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  • Pink Voltage$0.99
  • Copper Forest$0.99
  • Crimson Core$0.99
  • Blush Touch$0.99
  • CyberMint$0.99
  • RGB Frost$0.99
  • Lifetime Membership$34.99

Questions

Is Next Keyboard free?
Next Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mechanical Keyboard free?
Mechanical Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Keyboard or Mechanical Keyboard?
Mechanical Keyboard is rated higher. Next Keyboard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Mechanical Keyboard averages 4.4 from 104 ratings.
Do Next Keyboard or Mechanical Keyboard have ads?
Both Next Keyboard and Mechanical Keyboard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Keyboard or Mechanical Keyboard?
Next Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, and Mechanical Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Next Keyboard was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mechanical Keyboard on October 23, 2026.

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