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24 alternatives to FlickType

Text comfortably, straight from your wrist ⌚️

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FlickType launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FlickType Watch Keyboard▲108

   The Apple Watch's missing keyboard

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Textify Keyboard for Apple Watch▲77

   Type & send messages from your wrist

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shift Keyboard▲74

   A keyboard for your Apple Watch

   2019 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Touchtype Pro▲94

   The world’s most versatile iPad keyboard case

   2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Anyline Keyboard▲330

   Phone keyboard that let's you scan text instead of typing it

   2020 · anyline.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Slash Keyboard▲392

   A smart iOS keyboard for sharing contacts, GIFs, videos, & …

   2015 · giphy.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Typed▲256

   The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac

   2014 · realmacsoftware.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Retrotype▲218

   Feels like a real typewriter

   2025 · retrotype.ink · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Typing Speed Test▲293

   A simple typing test to see how fast you can type

   2016 · livechat.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Fleksy (iOS app)▲135

    The fastest, most accurate, most fun way to type.

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    OftenType▲90

    iOS keyboard for frequently used text & phrases

    2014 · oftentype.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FoxType▲197

    A simple tool to help you write in a polite, friendly tone.

    2015 · foxtype.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Retype▲88

    Awesome typography photo editor for iOS

    2015 · sumoing.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Thumbify Keyboard▲83

    An iOS keyboard where you say it with a thumb

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Nanogram Messenger▲92

    Better Telegram on Apple Watch

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    MailChimp for Apple Watch▲76

    Campaign data on your wrist

    2015 · mailchimp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Touch Typer▲75

    Minimal chrome extension to practice typing speed & accuracy

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Swype for iOS▲115

    A faster and easier way to input text on any screen.

    2014 · swype.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TouchPal Keyboard▲67

    Gesture-based Keyboard for iOS 8. Type faster.

    2014 · touchpal.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TypingMate▲92

    Create AI Shortcuts and use anywhere on your iPhone

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Emoji Type▲126

    Custom keyboard that auto suggests emojis as you type (iOS)

    2014 · deepdreams.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    24me for Apple Watch▲125

    Smart personal assistant that simplifies your life

    2015 · watch.twentyfour.me · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Trello for Apple Watch▲121

    Organize anything, together, on your wrist.

    2015 · atlassian.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Citymapper for AppleWatch▲106

    One of the best public transit apps. Now on your wrist

    2015 · medium.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →