# Themeboard vs MyKeyboard

The clearest difference is rating: MyKeyboard at 3.6 against Themeboard's 2.5. MyKeyboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Themeboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Themeboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MyKeyboard sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyKeyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Themeboard's written reviews are positive against 44% of MyKeyboard's.

Themeboard ships an update every 3 months, MyKeyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Themeboard | MyKeyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeboard/id908842747/reviews) | **[3.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mykeyboard-custom-keyboard/id1455404109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taphive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/466416247) | [FiveSheep OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725654318) |

## What reviewers say

### Themeboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeboard/id908842747)

Discover and download unique keyboard themes and wallpapers created by world-class designers. Personalize your iOS device with high-quality artwork and enjoy a fully functional keyboard with emojis and autocorrection.

**Highlights:** Curated designer keyboard themes, High-quality wallpapers, Themeable keyboard, Built-in Emoji & Kaomoji, Autocorrection and prediction, User-defined shortcuts, Quick delete functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Mak Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Your Style Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Edition Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Gray Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| TACTICOOL | $0.99 | one-time |
| SilverBook Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Edition Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| MAKPAK Theme Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rose Gold Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Limited Edition Theme | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful and sleek keyboard themes
- 👍 Wide variety of free and paid themes
- 🚀 Responsive and smooth keyboard performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard lags and bugs
- 🔑 Requires 'full access' permission which raises privacy concerns
- 🔠 Limited to English language only

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappears or stops working in certain apps
- Cursor jumps to next field when adding contacts
- Unable to see text when writing reviews in the app
- Keyboard reverts to default iOS keyboard unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple languages (Spanish, German, Turkish, etc.)
- Improve autocorrect and predictive text functionality
- Allow customization of keyboard sounds and haptic feedback
- Option to disable emoji bar and access emojis through the globe button


### MyKeyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mykeyboard-custom-keyboard/id1455404109)

This app allows extensive customization of your mobile keyboard. You can add or remove keys and rows, change key appearance and behavior, and assign custom actions to keys. Personalize your emoji row and access frequently used characters with ease.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop keyboard customization, Add/remove keys and rows, Customizable key appearance and behavior, Custom key actions (copy, paste, fonts, etc.), Personalized emoji row, Switchable fonts, Customizable themes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Flat Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Neon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Neon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Ripples Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cut/Copy/Paste Key | $1.99 | one-time |
| Switch Alphabet Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Emoji Row | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon Theme Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Layout Editor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Editor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essential Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Customization | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great customization options
- 🔢 Dedicated number row
- 👆 Enhanced backspace functionality
- ↔️ Cursor movement button
- ↔️ Split keyboard support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid version
- 🚫 No swiping/flow typing
- 🐛 Autocorrect issues
- 🐛 Unstable and glitchy
- ❓ Missing key features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Keys not changing color when pressed
- Autocorrect errors (e.g., 'out' to 'but')
- Emojis not appearing
- App stuck on 5-step screen
- Keyboard not changing

**Requested features**

- Add swipe/flow typing feature
- Improve autocorrect and prediction
- Add comma to main keyboard
- Allow inputting numbers for keyboard height
- Add a current date button with format options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Themeboard free?

Themeboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyKeyboard free?

MyKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Themeboard or MyKeyboard?

MyKeyboard is rated higher. Themeboard averages 2.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while MyKeyboard averages 3.6 from 88 ratings.

### Do Themeboard or MyKeyboard have ads?

MyKeyboard shows ads; Themeboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Themeboard or MyKeyboard?

Themeboard ships an update every 3 months, and MyKeyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Themeboard was updated on October 22, 2026 and MyKeyboard on October 24, 2026.

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