Best Phone Keyboard Type Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Finding the right phone keyboard type apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 244+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Phone Keyboard Type Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6โ˜… (122K)NoYesNov 2026
2Phone Pad URL KeyboardPhone Pad URL KeyboardFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
3Fontkey - Fonts Keyboard EmojiFontkey - Fonts Keyboard EmojiFree4.8โ˜… (48K)NoYesNov 2026
4Keyboard - Smart & StylishKeyboard - Smart & StylishFree3.5โ˜… (83)NoNoOct 2026
5Phone Pad SMS / Mail KeyboardPhone Pad SMS / Mail Keyboard$0.994.0โ˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
6Type Nine - T9 KeyboardType Nine - T9 Keyboard$3.994.3โ˜… (196)NoNoNov 2026
7Gboard โ€“ the Google KeyboardGboard โ€“ the Google KeyboardFree4.1โ˜… (61K)NoNoNov 2026
8Keyboard Themes - Fonts, EmojiKeyboard Themes - Fonts, EmojiFree2.0โ˜… (48)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Phone Keyboard Type

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#1

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜(122K 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
Phone Pad URL Keyboard#2

Phone Pad URL Keyboard by Toshihiro Nakane

Mobile Phone Input : URL Note
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app offers an optimized typing experience for users who prefer a mobile phone-style layout. It features adjustable key sizes, multi-language support, and convenient buttons for URL input and message management.

Fontkey - Fonts Keyboard Emoji#3

Fontkey - Fonts Keyboard Emoji by Sociaaal LLC

Fonts and Emoji Keyboard
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(48K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a custom keyboard with a variety of unique fonts, emojis, and symbols to enhance your social media posts, bios, and messages. Easily switch keyboards to apply stylish text directly within your favorite platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿคฉ Awesome fonts
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Cool features
  • ๐Ÿฅฐ Great app

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Need to pay for fonts
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Asks for full keyboard access
  • ๐ŸŒ Slow and laggy
  • ๐Ÿคฌ Misleading advertising

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FAQ about Phone Keyboard Type

What are the best phone keyboard type apps for iPhone?
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard tops our phone keyboard type apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 122K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 17 of the top phone keyboard type apps we rank are free to download, including Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard and Phone Pad URL Keyboard.
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ phone keyboard type apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.