Best Input Method Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

微信输入法 is the household name in input method, but it's far from the only option. We track 211+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Input Method

微信输入法#1

微信输入法 by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

简洁、好用、打字快
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.1😊(748 ratings)
Free
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A sleek and efficient typing application with smart spelling corrections, emoji suggestions, various input modes including voice-to-text, and quick input tools like commonly used phrases and spell check to enhance typing speed and accuracy. Check it out for faster and more precise typing!

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient input and prediction
  • 💡 Customizable features
  • 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and lag
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google LLC

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0😐(53K 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
百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法#3

百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法 by Baidu (China) Co., Ltd

一键斗图神器
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers intelligent voice and handwriting input with predictive text and error correction. It features quick search, a game mode for rapid responses, and a vast library of stickers and animated text effects for expressive communication.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient keyboard features
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Customizable keyboard skins
  • 👍 Good voice input accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

More Input Method apps to explore

4
Moocat-input method with AI
Moocat-input method with AI
Moocat-input method with AI
AI-Powered Typing Made Easy
Free

Enhance your typing with AI-powered suggestions, grammar correction, and instant responses. This intelligent keyboard offers smart replies, language translation, and a personalized experience for faster, more efficient communication.

AI Smart SuggestionsSmart ReplyLanguage Translation
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
5
Art Fonts-Keyboard InputMethod
Art Fonts-Keyboard InputMethod
Art Fonts-Keyboard InputMethod
Cool text fonts for every app.
Free

Enhance your social media profiles and comments with a variety of cool text fonts. This input method makes your text stand out across multiple popular applications.

Customizable text fontsSupports TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTubeEnhances profile and comment appearance
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
6
StrokeInput
StrokeInput
StrokeInput
Handwriting feel in typing
Free

This app allows users to write naturally on a free field, seeing their text as they create it. It supports writing any character without switching keyboard views and offers easy cursor control. Users can also write and calculate formulas directly within the app.

Write on a free field, view text as you typeInput any character without keyboard switchingEffortless cursor movement
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free
7
MovieMethod
MovieMethod
MovieMethod
by Movie Method LLC
Free

Learn new vocabulary effortlessly by reviewing and adding cards to your decks. Sync your progress across devices to study anytime, anywhere. This app offers an engaging and effective way to acquire new language skills.

Offline deck reviewOnline card additionCross-device syncing
📚 Education
(367)
free with in-app purchases
8
Chinese IME Dictionary
Chinese IME Dictionary
Chinese IME Dictionary
支援倉頡、速成、粵語、漢語拼音
Free

This app helps users find Chinese characters they've forgotten how to input. It supports multiple input methods and offers phonetic text-to-speech functionality. Search by character, phonetic spelling, or letter groups.

Multiple input method supportPhonetic text-to-speechSearch by Cangjie/Quick
🔍 Reference
(3)
ad-supported
9
Mongolian Input method
Mongolian Input method
Mongolian Input method
Traditional Mongolian Input
Free

This utility software provides a specialized input method for typing in Mongolian script on mobile devices. It aims to offer a convenient and efficient experience for users who need to input traditional Mongolian characters.

Specialized for Mongolian scriptConvenient inputEfficient typing
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
10
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Free

This keyboard app provides a fluent and accurate way to type Cantonese using the LSHK Jyutping romanization system. It helps users improve pronunciation and offers various input methods, including reverse lookups and emoji suggestions. The app is free, open-source, and works offline for enhanced privacy.

Jyutping romanization inputAbbreviated and tone-accurate typingReverse lookup with Pinyin, Cangjie, Stroke
🔧 Utilities
(46)
free
11
OkidoKey
OkidoKey
OkidoKey
The Input Method Keyboard Kit
Free

This app provides a custom input method keyboard kit for your device. It supports various Chinese input methods and allows for custom installations, offering features like a text editor, auto-copy, and smart punctuation.

Custom input methodsPhysical keyboard supportText editor with Clip Pad mode
🔧 Utilities
(5)
freemium
12
CATS Input Method Pro
CATS Input Method Pro
CATS Input Method Pro
by YIU LEUNG RANDY CHAN
Free
$3.99 | 100% OFF
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
mazec
mazec
mazec
Handwriting input method
$12.99

This app provides a handwriting input method as an alternative to your keyboard for any application. It offers accurate handwriting recognition, predictive text, and customizable dictionaries to speed up your writing tasks. You can also input emojis and use it for emails, social posts, searches, and filling out forms.

Real-time handwriting to text conversionAccurate predictive textCustomizable learning dictionary
🔧 Utilities
(41)
free with in-app purchases
14
FormConnect Pro
FormConnect Pro
FormConnect Pro
Form Designer and Form Filler
$17.99
$19.99 | 10% OFF

Design and fill out custom forms on your mobile device, eliminating paper. Collect data offline, capture signatures and photos, and share or export your completed forms in various formats. Streamline data entry and organization for individuals and small businesses.

Customizable form templatesMultiple field typesSignature and photo capture
💼 Business
(384)
free with in-app purchases
15
Voice Input Assist
Voice Input Assist
Voice Input Assist
Text editor with buttons
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Thai Language Input
Thai Language Input
Thai Language Input
by ritsuro hashimoto
$0.99

This app provides a dedicated keyboard for typing Thai characters, including consonants, vowels, and special characters. It offers features like character analysis, pronunciation display, and copy-paste functionality from a history list. Designed for smooth and efficient Thai text input.

Thai consonant and vowel keyboardPronunciation alphabet analysisPasteboard copy support
📚 Education
(1)
paid
17
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
18
TypeDuck
TypeDuck
TypeDuck
設有少數族裔語言提示廣東話粵拼輸入法
Free

This keyboard app provides a Cantonese input method with prompts for minority languages. It's designed for quick typing and is developed by The Education University of Hong Kong.

Cantonese input methodMinority language promptsQuick typing
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
19
Arabic Keyboard - Arabic Input Keyboard
Arabic Keyboard - Arabic Input Keyboard
Arabic Keyboard - Arabic Input Keyboard
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free

Type messages, stories, and emails in Arabic with this customizable keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with beautiful themes, your own photos, and a wide selection of emojis. It also includes an Arabic dictionary for spell checking.

Type in ArabicCustomizable themesSet personal photos as background
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
20
Armenian Keyboard - Armenian Input Keyboard
Armenian Keyboard - Armenian Input Keyboard
Armenian Keyboard - Armenian Input Keyboard
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free

Type messages, stories, and emails in Armenian with this customizable keyboard. Choose from eye-catching themes, set your own photos as backgrounds, and access over 500 emojis. Includes an Armenian dictionary for spell checking.

Armenian language typingCustomizable themesSet personal photos as background
📊 Productivity
(1)
free

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