Best Phonetic Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated September 2026

IPA Phonetic Keyboard is the household name in phonetic keyboard, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Phonetic Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1IPA Phonetic KeyboardIPA Phonetic KeyboardFree4.5★ (172)NoYesSep 2026
2Bangla Phonetic KeyboardBangla Phonetic KeyboardFree4.5★ (2.5K)YesNoSep 2026
3Phonetic Keyboard - Multi Language SupportPhonetic Keyboard - Multi Language SupportFree2.8★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
4TP Phonetic KeyboardTP Phonetic KeyboardFreeNoNoMay 2026
5Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
6IPA Typing KeyboardIPA Typing KeyboardFreeNoNoJun 2026
7Zeeks PizzaZeeks PizzaFree4.5★ (1.2K)NoNoSep 2026
8IPA Keyboard: IPA AlphabetIPA Keyboard: IPA Alphabet$1.993.3★ (17)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Phonetic Keyboard

IPA Phonetic Keyboard#1

IPA Phonetic Keyboard by Vincent Cai

Simple & convenient IPA input
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(172 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This free keyboard provides easy access to all IPA and extended IPA symbols. Its intuitive layout mirrors the IPA chart, making symbol input fluid and efficient for linguists, language learners, and enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient IPA keyboard
  • 💡 Extensive IPA symbol coverage
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🤩 Great for linguistics and conlanging
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paid access for some symbols
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout could be more customizable
  • 🐛 Occasional keyboard switching issues
  • 🔇 Keyboard clicking sounds can't be disabled
4.5😞(2.5K ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides an offline Bangla phonetic keyboard for iPhone and iPad, offering a complete phonetic typing experience without requiring internet access or full keyboard access. It includes smart auto-suggestions, the ability to type in English simultaneously, and customizable shortcuts for quick text insertion.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to write Bangla
  • 💡 Saves words in dictionary
  • 🚀 Best Bangla keyboard for iOS

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Slow and laggy keyboard
  • 🐛 Unresponsive keyboard
  • 🐛 Keyboard gets stuck on Bangla mode
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues after updates

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FAQ about Phonetic Keyboard

What are the best phonetic keyboard apps for iPhone?
IPA Phonetic Keyboard tops our phonetic keyboard apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 172 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top phonetic keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including IPA Phonetic Keyboard and Bangla Phonetic Keyboard.
IPA Phonetic Keyboard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ phonetic keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a custom keyboard that allows users to easily input International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. It includes all symbols from the latest IPA chart and most available symbols from the extended IPA chart, organized intuitively for quick access.
Key features include comprehensive support for both the standard IPA chart (2020) and the extended IPA chart (2016), symbols categorized logically like the IPA chart itself, a user-friendly layout designed for rapid symbol selection, and convenient input for common characters like brackets and slashes.

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