Best External Keyboard Apps

209+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free external keyboard apps? 19 of our 209+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for External Keyboard

btkbd#1

btkbd by Iaroslav Mironov

universal Bluetooth keyboard
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a full-sized Bluetooth keyboard for various devices like laptops, tablets, and smart TVs. Easily type emails, messages, and more without needing extra hardware. Ideal for on-the-go use or when you need a convenient typing solution.

Remote: Mouse & Keyboard#2

Remote: Mouse & Keyboard by Remote Sunrise LTD

universal remote control
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for streaming, work, or presentations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Versatile remote control features
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#3

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by TouchType Ltd

Copilot | GPT-4 | DALL·E 3
Worth Considering
🔧 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autocorrect and word replacement
  • 🐛 Keyboard disappearing or reverting to default

More External Keyboard apps to explore

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Mouse · Keyboard
Mouse · Keyboard
Mouse · Keyboard
for Mac or PC
$4.99

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise trackpad and full-featured keyboard for your Mac or PC. Control your computer remotely for presentations, browsing, or messaging with a natural, intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless connectivity and privacy on your local network.

Precise multi-touch trackpad gesturesFull-screen keyboard with shortcutsWorks with Mac and PC
📊 Productivity
(2.4K)
free
5
Bluetouch™
Bluetouch™
Bluetouch™
Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
Free

Transform your device into a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Control your computer, smart TV, or other devices with a full keyboard, trackpad, and customizable remote layouts. Effortlessly transfer data and prevent your computer from sleeping.

Wireless keyboard and trackpadMulti-touch gesturesSmart typing with swipe and autocompletion
🔧 Utilities
(163)
free with in-app purchases
6
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Free

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.

Google Search integrationGIF and emoji searchGlide Typing for faster input
🔧 Utilities
(53K)
free
7
Remote Mouse
Remote Mouse
Remote Mouse
Handy Computer Remote
Free

Control your computer remotely using your phone or tablet. Mimics mouse, keyboard, and touchpad functions, with specialized panels for media, web browsing, and power options. Seamlessly transfer text and images across devices.

Simulated mouse and touchpadWireless keyboard inputCross-device clipboard
🔧 Utilities
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Keyboard Fonts,Emoji&Sticker
Free

Enhance your mobile conversations with a custom AI-powered keyboard. Access thousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and cool fonts to personalize your messages and posts across various social media platforms. Create unique emojis and themes to express yourself.

AI-powered writing and translation assistantCustomizable keyboard themes, buttons, and effectsThousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and text art
🔧 Utilities
(403K)
free with in-app purchases
9
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse
iWritingPad Keyboard Mouse
Handwriting@Windows Mac Linux
Free

Transform your mobile device into a remote mouse and handwriting keyboard for your computer. Control your PC, Mac, or Linux from a distance, ideal for presentations or home theater use. Offers multi-touch gestures and voice recognition for seamless interaction.

Handwriting and voice recognition inputMulti-touch gesture mouse controlRemote keyboard functionality
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free with in-app purchases
10
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)
WiFi Mouse(keyboard trackpad)
Remote control your computer
Free

Turn your smartphone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your computer. Control your PC, Mac, or Linux from across the room, ideal for media playback or presentations.

Simulated mouse and keyboardMagic touchpad with multi-touch gesturesRemote media controller
🔧 Utilities
(354)
free with in-app purchases
11
iKeyboard -Cool Keyboard Theme
iKeyboard -Cool Keyboard Theme
iKeyboard -Cool Keyboard Theme
Colorful Themes,Fonts & Gifs
Free

Enhance your typing experience with a customizable keyboard offering a vast library of emojis, fonts, and themes. Enjoy precise word prediction and auto-correction for faster communication. Personalize your device with unique skins and sounds.

800+ Emojis, 1000+ Symbols, 500+ Emotions108 Different FontsTextArts and Stickers
🔧 Utilities
(2.6K)
free
12
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard custom for typing
Free

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.

Customizable RGB themesDynamic lighting effectsStatic color options
🔧 Utilities
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
V Keyboard - DIY Themes, Fonts
V Keyboard - DIY Themes, Fonts
V Keyboard - DIY Themes, Fonts
Customized key & Handwriting
Free

Personalize your mobile typing experience with a wide array of themes, fonts, and custom designs. Enrich your communication with unique text styles, emojis, and quick-paste options for social media.

Keyboard themes and skinsCustomized keyboard creationStylish fonts and 1000+ emojis
🔧 Utilities
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Themes & Custom Fonts
Free

Customize your iPhone keyboard with unique designs and custom fonts. Access a built-in emoji keyboard, create your own skins, and use shortcuts for faster typing. Enjoy weekly updates with new themes and personalized typing sounds.

Customizable keyboard themesBuilt-in emoji and stickersKeyboard skin maker
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Neon LED Keyboard
Neon LED Keyboard
Neon LED Keyboard
Glow up your keyboard!
Free

Enhance your iPhone's keyboard with vibrant neon colors, custom themes, and unique fonts. This app offers a user-friendly interface with a wide array of symbols and emoticons to make your messages stand out. Enjoy faster, more creative texting with predictive typing and auto-correct features.

Glowing neon color themesCustomizable fonts and key stylesExtensive symbol and emoji library
🔧 Utilities
(8.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Sprezz - Custom Keyboard Themes and Fonts
Sprezz - Custom Keyboard Themes and Fonts
Sprezz - Custom Keyboard Themes and Fonts
by Zaheer Mohiuddin
Free

Personalize your device's default keyboard with a wide array of themes, fonts, and background images. Create a unique typing experience with multiple customizable keyboard pages and stylish text options for all your messages and social media.

Customizable keyboard themesOver 50 fontsPicture as keyboard background
🔧 Utilities
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
by Imran Shirajee
Free

This app provides an offline Bangla phonetic keyboard for iPhone and iPad, offering a complete phonetic typing experience without requiring internet access or full keyboard access. It includes smart auto-suggestions, the ability to type in English simultaneously, and customizable shortcuts for quick text insertion.

Works offlineNo full access requiredSmart auto suggestions
📊 Productivity
(2.5K)
ad-supported
18
Remote Keyboard
Remote Keyboard
Remote Keyboard
Type Faster From Desktop
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Control your phone's keyboard from your desktop browser. This app allows you to type on your computer and have the input appear on your mobile device, making text entry faster in specific scenarios.

Type on desktop browserInput into phoneFaster phone typing
📊 Productivity
(85)
free
19
K+ Keyboard Plus Customize
K+ Keyboard Plus Customize
K+ Keyboard Plus Customize
Keyboard w/ Emoji Fonts Sounds
Free

Personalize your iPhone or iPad keyboard with a vast array of themes, fonts, and sounds. This app offers auto-correction, emoji support, and a dictionary to enhance your typing experience and secure private messages.

Over 1 million keyboard combinationsSave favorite themes40+ typographies and writing styles
🔍 Reference
(256)
free with in-app purchases
20
Manglish Keyboard
Manglish Keyboard
Manglish Keyboard
Official from ClusterDev
Free

This keyboard extension simplifies typing in Malayalam by allowing users to type in English letters and receive instant Malayalam word translations. It offers word predictions, spell correction, and easy language switching, enhancing the typing experience across all apps.

English to Malayalam transliterationWord predictionsSpell correction
🔧 Utilities
(967)
free