Best Native Keyboard Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know FirstVoices Keyboards, this is the deeper bench. 250+ native keyboard apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Native Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FirstVoices KeyboardsFirstVoices KeyboardsFree4.1★ (15)NoNoJul 2026
2Chert – Alaska’s Native Language KeyboardChert – Alaska’s Native Language KeyboardFree4.6★ (21)NoNoMay 2026
3Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6★ (121K)NoYesSep 2026
4Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
5Indian KeyboardIndian KeyboardFreeYesNoMay 2026
6Ekalipi World KeyboardEkalipi World KeyboardFreeNoNoAug 2026
7MessagEase KeyboardMessagEase KeyboardFree4.0★ (95)NoNoJul 2026
8Navlipi KeyboardNavlipi KeyboardFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Native Keyboard

4.6(21 ratings)
Free
Chert – Alaska’s Native Language Keyboard screenshot 1
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Type in all 20 of Alaska's Native languages with this custom keyboard. It adds special characters not found on default keyboards, allowing you to communicate in emails, texts, and social media posts. Customize which characters appear based on the languages you use, all while maintaining full English functionality.

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#3

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
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 Native Keyboard apps to explore

4
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
(59K)
free
5
Indian Keyboard
Indian Keyboard
Indian Keyboard
Voice,Themes,Fonts
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
One keyboard for all languages
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
MessagEase Keyboard
MessagEase Keyboard
MessagEase Keyboard
by Exideas
Free

An innovative, non-QWERTY keyboard designed for touchscreens based on scientific research. It features large keys with optimized letter placement for faster, more accurate typing. Learning games and customization options are included.

Non-QWERTY keyboard layoutOptimized letter assignmentTap and drag input
🔧 Utilities
(95)
paid
8
Navlipi Keyboard
Navlipi Keyboard
Navlipi Keyboard
Truly Phonemic Alphabet
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Varta Keyboard
Varta Keyboard
Varta Keyboard
Indic Keyboard (Phonemic)
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
Kbrd
Kbrd
Kbrd
Custom keyboard, emoji & GIFs
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Type in 15 Indian languages
Free

Type in 21 Indian languages directly from your keyboard. This app offers real-time transliteration, converting English input into various Indic scripts instantly. It also includes a notes feature for longer texts and a converter for clipboard content, all while prioritizing privacy with on-device AI and encrypted sync.

Real-time transliteration for 21 Indian languagesOn-device AI for privacyDedicated notes section with auto-save
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
12
Hindi Keyboard - Hindi input Keyboard
Hindi Keyboard - Hindi input Keyboard
Hindi Keyboard - Hindi input Keyboard
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free

Type messages in Hindi with a wide range of emojis and customizable themes. This free keyboard app also supports English and includes a Hinglish dictionary for seamless communication.

Type in Hindi and EnglishOver 500 emojis and smilesCustomizable keyboard themes
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
13
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
by 成渝 向
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Cherry Keyboard
Cherry Keyboard
Cherry Keyboard
by Sichuan Tianhuida Technology Co., Ltd.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Devanagari keyboard for iOS Turbo
Devanagari keyboard for iOS Turbo
Devanagari keyboard for iOS Turbo
by Programyzer OU
Free

This utility provides a fast Devanagari keyboard for iPhones and iPads, functioning system-wide. It offers customizable layouts, auto-capitalization, and special character views without requiring full access for enhanced privacy.

System-wide Devanagari input3 and 4 row layout supportNo full access required
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
16
K Keyboard - Myanmar
K Keyboard - Myanmar
K Keyboard - Myanmar
Myanmar keyboard & translate
Free

This app offers a specialized typing experience for Myanmar languages with smart reordering and word suggestions. It includes built-in translation for over 100 languages and extensive customization options for themes and layouts. Handy tools like a clipboard manager and text editor are also integrated.

Myanmar Unicode typing with smart reorderingWord prediction and suggestionsBuilt-in translation for 100+ languages
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
17
IPA Typing Keyboard
IPA Typing Keyboard
IPA Typing Keyboard
by Minh Phan
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Keyboard - PimpKey
Keyboard - PimpKey
Keyboard - PimpKey
Pimp your Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app offers extensive customization with millions of theme possibilities, fashionable fonts, and integrated emoji features. It supports multiple languages and functions without requiring full access, adapting to your typing style.

Millions of theme customization options22 fashionable fontsIntegrated emoji keyboard with suggestions
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
19
Muckleshoot Keyboard
Muckleshoot Keyboard
Muckleshoot Keyboard
by Christopher P Horsethief
Free

Type Lushootseed phonetics directly on your iOS device. This keyboard app adds phonetic symbols to text fields in notes, social media, and messaging apps. It features organized character layouts for easy input.

Type Lushootseed phoneticsiOS integrationSupports text messaging and social media
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
20
FontFlow Keyboard
FontFlow Keyboard
FontFlow Keyboard
Fonts, Themes & Emoji
$24.99
$99.99 | 75% OFF

Enhance your typing with a customizable keyboard offering over 50 themes, stylish fonts, and emoji collections. Enjoy a fast, responsive, and private typing experience with multi-language support and a clipboard manager.

50+ keyboard themesStylish fontsEmoji and symbol collections
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid

FAQ about Native Keyboard

What are the best native keyboard apps for iPhone?
FirstVoices Keyboards tops our native keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 15 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top native keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including FirstVoices Keyboards and Chert – Alaska’s Native Language Keyboard.
FirstVoices Keyboards has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ native keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The FirstVoices Keyboards app provides custom keyboard software for over 100 Indigenous languages. It allows users to type in their native languages directly within any application on their Apple mobile devices, such as email, social media, or word processors.
The app supports over 100 Indigenous languages, including every First Nations language in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as many languages from the USA. Users can select their preferred keyboard(s) from this extensive list.