Best Slide Keyboard Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to slide keyboard or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 247+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Slide Keyboard Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Microsoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardMicrosoft SwiftKey AI KeyboardFree4.6★ (121K)NoYesOct 2026
2EFKey – Swipe & AI KeyboardEFKey – Swipe & AI KeyboardFree4.6★ (23)NoYesOct 2026
3Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoOct 2026
4SlyderSlyderFree4.5★ (1.6K)NoYesOct 2026
5Swipe Keyboard SimpleSwipe Keyboard SimpleFree1.6★ (12)YesNoSep 2026
6Slideboard Keyboard for WatchSlideboard Keyboard for Watch$0.993.7★ (138)NoNoSep 2026
7Facemoji AI Emoji KeyboardFacemoji AI Emoji KeyboardFree4.7★ (490K)YesYesOct 2026
8Fonts Keyboard AIFonts Keyboard AIFree4.5★ (7.7K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Slide Keyboard

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard#1

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard by SwiftKey

Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Editor's Choice
🔧 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
Gboard – the Google Keyboard#3

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
#91in 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

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FAQ about Slide Keyboard

What are the best slide keyboard apps for iPhone?
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard tops our slide keyboard apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 121K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top slide keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard and EFKey – Swipe & AI 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 247+ slide keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.