# Themeboard vs Typewise Custom Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Typewise Custom Keyboard at 3.7 against Themeboard's 2.5. Typewise Custom Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (854 vs 103). Themeboard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Themeboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Typewise Custom Keyboard sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Typewise Custom Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Typewise Custom Keyboard has 854 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Themeboard's written reviews are positive against 42% of Typewise Custom Keyboard's.

Themeboard ships an update every 3 months, Typewise Custom Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Themeboard | Typewise Custom Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeboard/id908842747/reviews) | **[3.7 (854 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewise-custom-keyboard/id1470215025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **854** |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taphive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/466416247) | [Typewise AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074311275) |

## 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


### Typewise Custom Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typewise-custom-keyboard/id1470215025)

This keyboard app is designed for smartphones, featuring a unique hexagonal layout for larger keys and fewer typos. It offers AI-powered editing tools, intuitive gestures, and robust privacy features, ensuring your typing data stays on your device.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal layout for larger keys, AI-powered text editing (translate, proofread, adjust tone), Intuitive swipe gestures for editing, Smart autocorrect that learns user habits, 100% privacy, no cloud data transmission, Support for 40+ languages simultaneously

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typewise PRO (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $3.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $7.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $9.49 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $9.49 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $10.99 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Annual) | $12.49 | per year |
| Typewise PRO (Lifetime) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Typewise PRO (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique hexagon keyboard layout
- 👍 Larger keys for easier typing
- ✨ Customizable themes and vibration
- 🔒 Privacy-focused, offline operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🤯 Steep learning curve for new layout
- 💰 Subscription model, features locked behind paywall
- 🤖 Unreliable autocorrect and word prediction

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing or not showing up in apps
- Cursor control and backspace issues
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Incorrect capitalization and punctuation

**Requested features**

- Swipe-to-type functionality
- Customizable key layouts
- Improved autocorrect and word suggestions
- Support for more languages and scripts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Themeboard free?

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

### Is Typewise Custom Keyboard free?

Typewise Custom Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Themeboard or Typewise Custom Keyboard?

Typewise Custom Keyboard is rated higher. Themeboard averages 2.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Typewise Custom Keyboard averages 3.7 from 854 ratings.

### Do Themeboard or Typewise Custom Keyboard have ads?

Neither Themeboard nor Typewise Custom Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Themeboard or Typewise Custom Keyboard?

Themeboard ships an update every 3 months, and Typewise Custom Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, Themeboard was updated on October 11, 2026 and Typewise Custom Keyboard on October 21, 2026.

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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.*