Best Japanese Keyboard Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our japanese keyboard list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Japanese Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.6★ (7)YesNoAug 2026
2Japanese KeyboardJapanese KeyboardFree3.0★ (25)NoNoAug 2026
3SimejiSimejiFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesSep 2026
4Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesSep 2026
5Hiragana Table KeyboardHiragana Table KeyboardFree3.3★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
6Japanese Keyboard - Japan TextJapanese Keyboard - Japan TextFree3.3★ (29)YesYesSep 2026
7Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
8Fixu - Japanese KeyboardFixu - Japanese KeyboardFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Keyboard

Japanese Keyboard & Translator#1

Japanese Keyboard & Translator by Trupti Parsaniya

English to Japanese Translator
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6(7 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides a dedicated Japanese keyboard for efficient typing and an integrated translator to bridge language gaps. Customize your typing experience with themes, background images, and sound feedback. Access translations and typing features across any application.

Japanese Keyboard#2

Japanese Keyboard by Christian Rusche

Keyboard and dictionary in one
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
3.0(25 ratings)
Free
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Type English words to instantly see Japanese text suggestions directly on your keyboard. This offline tool also allows you to look up Kanjis and write Hiragana/Katakana without switching apps.

Simeji#3

Simeji by Baidu Japan Inc.

Japanese Emoji Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This keyboard app offers a customizable Japanese input experience with a vast library of emoticons, emoji, and stickers. It features a cloud-based dictionary for up-to-date slang and phrases, along with options to personalize your keyboard's appearance. Advanced users can enjoy VIP features like OCR and unlimited theme customization.

What We Love

  • 🚀 No ads for keyboard
  • 👍 More keyboards than Facemoji
  • 👍 Easy to switch between English and Japanese
  • 👍 Includes kaomojis and GIFs
  • 👍 Cute/better-looking keyboards
  • 👍 Indicates when AI was used on keyboards

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 Only available in Japanese
  • 🤖 Uses AI that is destroying artists' careers

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FAQ about Japanese Keyboard

What are the best japanese keyboard apps for iPhone?
Japanese Keyboard & Translator tops our japanese keyboard apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top japanese keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese Keyboard & Translator and Japanese Keyboard.
Japanese Keyboard & Translator shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ japanese keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app was last updated on April 9, 2024. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.
Japanese Keyboard & Translator is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

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