The best keyboards for iOS. 7 best third -party keyboards for iOS
Apple opened the possibility of installing custom keyboards two years ago. After that, the official application catalog for iOS was replenished with a large number of third -party keyboards. Most of which could not withstand any criticism. But, there are also those who are still popular. About them will be described in this article.
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Swype
The most popular keyboard for iPhone and iPad from third -party developers was SWYPE. This keyboard is great for work both with both hands and one finger. So, it can be used even on the go. The option of intellectual input of words is available. Moreover, the application can predict not only what word you started to write, but even what smiley you want to insert into your text.
Initially, the keyboard did not support the Russian language, but today it is supported. When installing the SWYPE keyboard on their apple device, the user can choose a convenient layout:
- Qwerty
- Qwertz
- Azerty
If you use iPad, then when installing this keyboard on the tablet you will have the opportunity to simplify input in landscape and portrait mode. In general, the developer tried to make it so that more than the iPad users installed this keyboard. To them, unlike the owners of the iPhone, 5 free topics are available.
The cost of the SWYPE keyboard is 33 rubles. But, periodically the developer makes it free. Do not miss your chance.
You can download the Swype keyboard with home page of the developer or with itunes Store. There is a version for Android.
Translator Keyboard
As the name implies, this keyboard allows you to quickly translation of the text. To do this, you need to choose the main language and the language from which you need to translate. At the moment, the application supports 44 languages.
This keyboard can be an excellent assistant when communicating on the Internet with foreigners, if your knowledge of their language is not at a very good level. Using Translator Keyboard, you can send messages through messages, communicate in online chats, write emails, etc.
Since this keyboard uses Microsoft Translate API to carry out the translation, you need to connect to the Internet for its operation.
You can download translator keyboard with App Store.
Swiftkey Note
Another custom keyboard that can be configured for the needs of each user. Android users have already evaluated the capabilities of this keyboard. The ability to install apple gadgets appeared relatively recently. In Swiftkey, you can enter the letters in the usual way or non -stirring.
In the process of using the Swiftkey keyboard, it self -learning. After that, the prediction of the words introduced by you with its help becomes better. Moreover, she can look for the necessary words from your notebook or social networks. At the same time, the user can transfer the “dictionary” of this application to another device.
The SwiftKey keyboard supports the Russian language and is distributed on a free basis. If you get tired of its appearance, then you can download and set the alternative theme of this keyboard. Unfortunately, the best of them will have to be paid.
At the time of writing, it was not possible to find an application on the official Apple catalog.
Fleksy Keyboard
This keyboard fell into this list not only thanks to a beautiful design, but also for its functionality. Management of these applications is based on gestures. Like Swiftkey Note, this keyboard can study independently. It is possible to connect to mail and social networks to analyze the style of entered text. The more you introduce words using Fleksy Keyboard, the later you will be easier and faster you will be able to work with it.
When using this keyboard, it will be advisable to establish several extensions supported by it. For example:
- animated GIF memes
- a separate digital line
- cursor navigation
- set for recruiting with one hand (right -handed/left)
This keyboard is so popular with Apple supporters that its developer managed to attract $ 4 million from investors to develop it. Users can choose one of six colors. And if there are few of them, then you can buy another six. It is also possible to change the keyboard size.
You can download the keyboard Fleksy Keyboard in official Apple Appendix Catalog.
GBOARD
The developer of this keyboard is Google. And the main feature of this application is the ability to use the search for this service directly from the keyboard. To do this, click on the button that is located above the keys and enter the right word or expression in the search line that appears.
Of course, the GBOARD keyboard is not only famous for the search. The developer implemented the opportunity to change the design at the expense of user photographs. As for the “standard” design, it differs in minimalism and looks like a standard iOS keyboard.
Like most of the keyboards mentioned in this review, GBoard has the possibility of an unlucky entry of the text with one finger. This is possible thanks to the Glyde function. Unfortunately, this keyboard has not yet supported the Russian language and the possibility of installing it is available only to US residents. We hope that soon the support of the Russian language will appear and this alternative keyboard will become available to residents of other regions.
Touchpal Keyboard
The main advantage of this keyboard is a huge set of stickers and emoji. In addition to standard ones, there are text emoticons and combinations of Emoji from which you can make whole images. If of course you need it.
Otherwise, it is a standard keyboard with a slightly improved design. The possibility of non -flowing input of the test is present. Support for the Russian language too.
You can download Touchpal Keyboard with App Store. The application is distributed for free.
Popkey
The developer calls his brainchild “The First Animated GIF keyboard for iOS 8”. The user is available entire sets of moving images. Moreover, you can add your "gifs". This keyboard will greatly simplify “life” to all lovers of communication on social networks.
You can download the Popkey keyboard with home page of the developer or with itunes Store.
To turn on the alternative keyboard after loading it, you need to go to
“Settings” - “main” - “keyboard” - “keyboard” - “new keyboards”
and choose the installed keyboard. Then open its settings and allow full access. Do you use third -party keyboards? If so, what?