Best Native Keyboard Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 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 September 2026.

Compare top Native Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

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

Top Picks for Native Keyboard

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
#96in Utilities
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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
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode
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
  • 👍 Helpful punctuation and emoji features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autocorrect and word replacement
  • 🐛 Keyboard disappearing or reverting to default
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around full keyboard access
  • 🔋 Increased battery drain

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FAQ about Native Keyboard

What are the best native keyboard apps for iPhone?
FirstVoices Keyboards tops our native keyboard apps ranking as of September 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 Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
FirstVoices Keyboards has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ native keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.