Best Backwards Keyboard Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good backwards keyboard apps and games. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Backwards Keyboard Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
2Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6★ (121K)NoYesSep 2026
3LED Keyboard - RGB ThemeLED Keyboard - RGB ThemeFree4.6★ (2.7K)YesNoSep 2026
4MyKeyboard - Custom KeyboardMyKeyboard - Custom KeyboardFree3.6★ (87)YesYesSep 2026
5ASMR Keyboard: Tower ClimbASMR Keyboard: Tower ClimbFree4.6★ (26K)YesNoSep 2026
6Speed Tap Keyboard EscapeSpeed Tap Keyboard EscapeFree4.6★ (3K)YesNoSep 2026
7Keyboard - PimpKeyKeyboard - PimpKeyFree2.0★ (3)NoYesAug 2026
8Tedy Keyboard:Your Cool ThemeTedy Keyboard:Your Cool ThemeFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Backwards Keyboard

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#1

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent swipe typing
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 🔍 Integrated Google search and translation
  • 💡 Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • 🔍 Buggy cursor control and text selection
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#2

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(121K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This intelligent keyboard learns your writing style to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It offers customizable themes and quick access to emojis and GIFs, allowing you to communicate faster and more efficiently.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth swiping and typing experience
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 💡 Supports multiple languages
  • 🚀 Accurate word predictions
  • 👍 Helpful punctuation and emoji features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autocorrect and word replacement
  • 🐛 Keyboard disappearing or reverting to default
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around full keyboard access
  • 🔋 Increased battery drain
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme#3

LED Keyboard - RGB Theme by Hieu Tran Thanh

LED Keyboard custom for typing
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😞(2.7K ratings)
FreeAds
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This app transforms your phone's keyboard into a vibrant, customizable light show with dazzling RGB effects and dynamic lighting that reacts to your typing. Enjoy enhanced functionality with features like swipe-to-type and multilingual support, all within a sleek user interface.

What We Love

  • 👍 Customizable keyboard
  • 💡 Interesting text art and fonts
  • 🚀 Smooth keyboard switching

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and doesn't work
  • 🔒 Requests for card details, potential scam
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

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FAQ about Backwards Keyboard

What are the best backwards keyboard apps & games for iPhone?
Gboard – the Google Keyboard tops our backwards keyboard apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 59K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top backwards keyboard apps & games we rank are free to download, including Gboard – the Google Keyboard and Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard.
Gboard – the Google Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ backwards keyboard apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Gboard is a keyboard app for iPhone and iPad that integrates Google Search, GIFs, emojis, and stickers directly into your typing experience. It aims to make typing effortless and allows you to search and share information without switching apps.
Key features include Google Search integration for finding and sending information, GIF and emoji search for quick reactions, Glide Typing for faster input by sliding your finger, and the ability to create or share stickers.