Since on Android every functionality is based on an application, the keyboard we use to write messages and texts on the mobile phone is also an app, which is obviously always included in the operating system. Depending on the brand of the phone (Samsung, Huawei and so on), the keyboard is based on a different app, which can almost always be improved with a different app.
On each Android smartphone you can then download and install a different method of writing in the form of an app that improves the method of entering text using your fingers on the touchscreen. The keyboards can therefore be different from each other for the ability to intuit the words that are being written by completing them, for the ability to correct writing errors, for the functions related to gestures with the finger, for the emoticons they support and for the graphics of the keys, which can be more customizable.
Some focus more on fun and personalization, others focus on better typing and some do both!
In this article we therefore discover the best keyboards for Android, Huawei, Samsung, Motorola, HTC, OnePlus smartphones and all the others.
READ ALSO: Improve automatic correction or disable it on Android
1) The Gboard is the official Google keyboard, which can often also be found pre-installed as the default app in some smartphone models. Gboard includes basic functions such as automatic correction, multi-language typing and various personalization functions. Its best feature, however, is that it has integrated Google search, so you can search the internet without abandoning writing and therefore including links and texts extracted from the web in messages. There is also a GIF search, voice typing and Google Translate to automatically translate text into other languages. The Google keyboard is also an optimal choice because it is completely free in all functions, without in-app purchases.
NOTE: Google Handwriting is the keyboard where you can use your finger on the screen like a pen on a sheet, drawing letters and symbols freehand.
2) SwiftKey is definitely one of the best keyboards ever for Android, present for many years and owned by Microsoft. The Microsoft ownership has led SwiftKey to be pre-installed in many smartphones of partner companies, but also to be snubbed by the toughest and purest Android users. SwiftKey's functions are automatic word prediction and correction, gesture typing, cloud synchronization of personal vocabulary so that all devices (including Windows) can stay up to date, themes for changing appearance, keyboard customization, numerical line and more. The application has a prediction algorithm capable of knowing what you are trying to write even if you are wrong to touch. Practically you can write quickly by touching even in the wrong way and leaving the application to guess what you really meant. After installing SwiftKey, the keyboard asks you to analyze past SMS messages or Facebook posts to understand the user's way of writing and the most commonly used words.
3) Flesky can be considered the number three in this category behind GBoard and SwiftKey, very popular and more particular than the other two. Fleksy obviously includes all the basic functions, including scroll controls and gestures, Web search, GIF and meme support, themes, extensions and more. The keyboard is customizable in graphics, it is elegant and feels really comfortable on the finger. Shortcuts can be created for words to write using abbreviations. Fleky's future still remains to be seen, however, because it was acquired by the Pinterest company which does not seem to focus much on it.
4) Typewise is another special keyboard for Android smartphones, with a completely different layout from the traditional one of the GBoard and SwiftKey keyboards, made of exclusive hexagon-shaped keys. The developers say that with this keyboard style there is an 80% reduction in typos, thanks to the larger keys. To delete text, there is no key, you need to gently swipe left on the keyboard. Automatic correction is really good and themes other than the default are supported.
5) Multiling O is the ideal keyboard to install for those who write in multiple languages. This keyboard app supports over 200 languages, more than all other Android keyboards. In addition to the superior language support, there are functions such as gesture typing, the ability to configure a PC-style keyboard layout, options to resize and reposition the keyboard, themes, emojis, different layouts and the very important numerical row .
READ ALSO: Best GIF keyboard apps on Android and iPhone
6) Minuum Keyboard is the one with the most original and particular keyboard, with a mini aspect that takes up little space on the screen while remaining functional and usable.
Minuum narrows the entire keyboard into a single line and just tap in the letter area to write it.
You don't have to be too precise because the keyboard guesses the words you intend to write and type the correct letter.
Of course, you can also choose the classic aspect, if you prefer.
7) Simple Keyboard is the most minimal Android keyboard in the list, for those who just want the essential keyboard with few customization settings and themes. The only permission he has is to use vibration for tactile feedback while typing, he has no advertising, no premium version, no in-app purchase, and is open source (spelling checker is also missing). It is excellent for old smartphones with little space and little memory.
8) Typani is one of the newest Android keyboards that have already achieved some success, not so much for the functions, but for its modern and highly customizable graphics with many themes, stickers, emojis and much more. It supports Italian and all the languages of the world, has word prediction, automatic correction and various keyboard layouts. The best part is that this keyboard is completely free of charge without in-app purchases, thus becoming a great alternative to Gboard and SwiftKey, a must try.
9) MessagEase Keyboard has a completely different approach to typing on the Android touchscreen. This time the letters are arranged in a 3X3 dot grid which can be dragged to any position on the screen. This keyboard takes up very little space that requires some training but that could really satisfy the discontented QWERTY system who are looking for faster solutions.
10) AI Type is also a very popular app, which includes word prediction, auto-complete, emoji and keyboard customization options with lots of themes to choose from. The free version, however, is limited in its use therefore, to get the maximum, you need to buy the plus version for 4 Euros.
Other keyboards to try on Android are:
- Thumb Keyboard
. AnySoftKeyboard is an open source app among the most complete alternatives to change keyboard on Android, with predictive features, custom dictionaries, themes, customizable interface and voice input.
- Smart Keyboard Pro, excellent but paid.
With Android, remember, after installing another application, to change the keyboard, you can configure the method of entering text from the general settings in the language and input section.
In another article, the guide to use an external keyboard, that of the PC, USB or Bluetooth, with Android .
On each Android smartphone you can then download and install a different method of writing in the form of an app that improves the method of entering text using your fingers on the touchscreen. The keyboards can therefore be different from each other for the ability to intuit the words that are being written by completing them, for the ability to correct writing errors, for the functions related to gestures with the finger, for the emoticons they support and for the graphics of the keys, which can be more customizable.
Some focus more on fun and personalization, others focus on better typing and some do both!
In this article we therefore discover the best keyboards for Android, Huawei, Samsung, Motorola, HTC, OnePlus smartphones and all the others.
READ ALSO: Improve automatic correction or disable it on Android
1) The Gboard is the official Google keyboard, which can often also be found pre-installed as the default app in some smartphone models. Gboard includes basic functions such as automatic correction, multi-language typing and various personalization functions. Its best feature, however, is that it has integrated Google search, so you can search the internet without abandoning writing and therefore including links and texts extracted from the web in messages. There is also a GIF search, voice typing and Google Translate to automatically translate text into other languages. The Google keyboard is also an optimal choice because it is completely free in all functions, without in-app purchases.
NOTE: Google Handwriting is the keyboard where you can use your finger on the screen like a pen on a sheet, drawing letters and symbols freehand.
2) SwiftKey is definitely one of the best keyboards ever for Android, present for many years and owned by Microsoft. The Microsoft ownership has led SwiftKey to be pre-installed in many smartphones of partner companies, but also to be snubbed by the toughest and purest Android users. SwiftKey's functions are automatic word prediction and correction, gesture typing, cloud synchronization of personal vocabulary so that all devices (including Windows) can stay up to date, themes for changing appearance, keyboard customization, numerical line and more. The application has a prediction algorithm capable of knowing what you are trying to write even if you are wrong to touch. Practically you can write quickly by touching even in the wrong way and leaving the application to guess what you really meant. After installing SwiftKey, the keyboard asks you to analyze past SMS messages or Facebook posts to understand the user's way of writing and the most commonly used words.
3) Flesky can be considered the number three in this category behind GBoard and SwiftKey, very popular and more particular than the other two. Fleksy obviously includes all the basic functions, including scroll controls and gestures, Web search, GIF and meme support, themes, extensions and more. The keyboard is customizable in graphics, it is elegant and feels really comfortable on the finger. Shortcuts can be created for words to write using abbreviations. Fleky's future still remains to be seen, however, because it was acquired by the Pinterest company which does not seem to focus much on it.
4) Typewise is another special keyboard for Android smartphones, with a completely different layout from the traditional one of the GBoard and SwiftKey keyboards, made of exclusive hexagon-shaped keys. The developers say that with this keyboard style there is an 80% reduction in typos, thanks to the larger keys. To delete text, there is no key, you need to gently swipe left on the keyboard. Automatic correction is really good and themes other than the default are supported.
5) Multiling O is the ideal keyboard to install for those who write in multiple languages. This keyboard app supports over 200 languages, more than all other Android keyboards. In addition to the superior language support, there are functions such as gesture typing, the ability to configure a PC-style keyboard layout, options to resize and reposition the keyboard, themes, emojis, different layouts and the very important numerical row .
READ ALSO: Best GIF keyboard apps on Android and iPhone
6) Minuum Keyboard is the one with the most original and particular keyboard, with a mini aspect that takes up little space on the screen while remaining functional and usable.
Minuum narrows the entire keyboard into a single line and just tap in the letter area to write it.
You don't have to be too precise because the keyboard guesses the words you intend to write and type the correct letter.
Of course, you can also choose the classic aspect, if you prefer.
7) Simple Keyboard is the most minimal Android keyboard in the list, for those who just want the essential keyboard with few customization settings and themes. The only permission he has is to use vibration for tactile feedback while typing, he has no advertising, no premium version, no in-app purchase, and is open source (spelling checker is also missing). It is excellent for old smartphones with little space and little memory.
8) Typani is one of the newest Android keyboards that have already achieved some success, not so much for the functions, but for its modern and highly customizable graphics with many themes, stickers, emojis and much more. It supports Italian and all the languages of the world, has word prediction, automatic correction and various keyboard layouts. The best part is that this keyboard is completely free of charge without in-app purchases, thus becoming a great alternative to Gboard and SwiftKey, a must try.
9) MessagEase Keyboard has a completely different approach to typing on the Android touchscreen. This time the letters are arranged in a 3X3 dot grid which can be dragged to any position on the screen. This keyboard takes up very little space that requires some training but that could really satisfy the discontented QWERTY system who are looking for faster solutions.
10) AI Type is also a very popular app, which includes word prediction, auto-complete, emoji and keyboard customization options with lots of themes to choose from. The free version, however, is limited in its use therefore, to get the maximum, you need to buy the plus version for 4 Euros.
Other keyboards to try on Android are:
- Thumb Keyboard
. AnySoftKeyboard is an open source app among the most complete alternatives to change keyboard on Android, with predictive features, custom dictionaries, themes, customizable interface and voice input.
- Smart Keyboard Pro, excellent but paid.
With Android, remember, after installing another application, to change the keyboard, you can configure the method of entering text from the general settings in the language and input section.
In another article, the guide to use an external keyboard, that of the PC, USB or Bluetooth, with Android .
