Best Cantonese Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Cantonese Keyboard is the household name in cantonese keyboard, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Cantonese Keyboard Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (46)NoNoNov 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (61K)NoNoNov 2026
3粵音字典粵音字典Free2.3★ (3)YesYesNov 2026
4Cantonese Words & Writing !Cantonese Words & Writing !$1.99—NoNoJun 2026
5Teach and Learn CantoneseTeach and Learn CantoneseFree—YesNoMay 2026
6Jyutone - Cantonese TonesJyutone - Cantonese TonesFree—NoYesNov 2026
7Yuey: Learn to speak CantoneseYuey: Learn to speak CantoneseFree—NoNoOct 2026
8CantoKeysCantoKeys$2.99—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Cantonese Keyboard

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping#1

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping by 兵 张

Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.9(46 ratings)
Free
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This input method allows for fast and accurate Cantonese typing using the Jyutping romanization scheme. It offers various input methods, tone support, and reverse lookup options, all while being ad-free and offline for enhanced privacy.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(61K 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

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FAQ about Cantonese Keyboard

What are the best cantonese keyboard apps for iPhone?
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping tops our cantonese keyboard apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 46 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top cantonese keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ cantonese keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.