Best Keyboard Swipe Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good keyboard swipe apps. We benchmark 244+ 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 Keyboard Swipe Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6โ˜… (121K)NoYesSep 2026
2Gboard โ€“ the Google KeyboardGboard โ€“ the Google KeyboardFree4.1โ˜… (59K)NoNoSep 2026
3TypeFlow: Smart KeyboardTypeFlow: Smart KeyboardFreeโ€”โ€”NoAug 2026
4Swipe Keyboard SimpleSwipe Keyboard SimpleFree1.6โ˜… (12)YesNoMay 2026
5Swipeys KeyboardSwipeys KeyboardFreeโ€”NoYesAug 2026
6EFKey โ€“ Swipe & AI KeyboardEFKey โ€“ Swipe & AI KeyboardFree4.1โ˜… (7)NoYesSep 2026
7Fonts Keyboard AIFonts Keyboard AIFree4.5โ˜… (7.7K)NoYesSep 2026
8SlyderSlyderFree4.5โ˜… (1.7K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Keyboard Swipe

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#1

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth swiping and typing experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable keyboard themes
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Supports multiple languages
  • ๐Ÿš€ Accurate word predictions
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful punctuation and emoji features

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Keyboard glitches and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent autocorrect and word replacement
  • ๐Ÿ› Keyboard disappearing or reverting to default
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy concerns around full keyboard access
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Increased battery drain
Gboard โ€“ the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard โ€“ the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.1๐Ÿ˜(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent swipe typing
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable keyboard themes
  • ๐Ÿ” Integrated Google search and translation
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • ๐Ÿ” Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • ๐Ÿ” Buggy cursor control and text selection
  • ๐Ÿ” Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode

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FAQ about Keyboard Swipe

What are the best keyboard swipe apps for iPhone?
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard tops our keyboard swipe apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 121K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 17 of the top keyboard swipe apps we rank are free to download, including Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard and Gboard โ€“ the Google Keyboard.
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ keyboard swipe apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This keyboard learns your unique writing style, including slang and emoji usage, to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It aims to help you text faster and more efficiently with features like swipe typing and a customizable toolbar.
Key features include AI-powered learning of your writing style, accurate autocorrect, predictive text, customizable themes, support for emojis and GIFs, and both swipe-to-type and tap-to-type options. It also has an expandable toolbar for quick shortcuts.