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24 alternatives to Shift Keyboard v2 - Apple Watch Keyboard

Version 2 brings a new full keyboard without the scrolling!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shift Keyboard v2 - Apple Watch Keyboard launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Shift Keyboard▲74

   A keyboard for your Apple Watch

   2019 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Textify Keyboard for Apple Watch▲77

   Type & send messages from your wrist

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   FlickType Watch Keyboard▲108

   The Apple Watch's missing keyboard

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Shift Keyboard 5▲5

   Swipe & Type Text on your Apple Watch

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FlickType▲73

   Text comfortably, straight from your wrist ⌚️

   2018 · flicktype.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Watchkeys:▲1

   Gesture-based keyboard for Wear OS with multilingual support

   May 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

   Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch

   2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Feature Phone - Retro Watch Keyboard▲2

   Add a T9 style keyboard to your Apple Watch or iPhone.

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Notes app with keyboard for Fitbit OS▲64

   A notes app with keyboard for Fitbit Versa + Sense watches

   2022 · datyell.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Watch Keypad▲97

    Call and text everyone from Apple Watch with a simple keypad

    2015 · watchkeypad.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Anyline Keyboard▲330

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

    2020 · anyline.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard▲264

    A custom iOS keyboard for easy, ergonomic one-handed typing

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    watchOS 5▲244

    Apple's new OS for the Apple Watch ⌚

    2018 · apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    iTranslate Keyboard▲93

    Realtime translation in any messaging app

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Apple Watch Series 2▲244

    The new Apple Watch

    2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Keystroke Pro 2▲231

    Visualize keystrokes on your Mac

    2021 · appahead.studio · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Next Keyboard for iPhone▲168

    The keyboard that fixes all the Shift you hate (pre-launch)

    2014 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Next Keyboard▲275

    A better keyboard for iOS with stickers, themes & emojis 💃

    2015 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Smart Keys for Mac▲149

    AI shortcuts for fixing grammar, translating and coding

    2025 · smartkeys.so · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Knock 2.0▲176

    Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

    2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Touchtype Pro▲94

    The world’s most versatile iPad keyboard case

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    KeyKey Typing Tutor for Mac▲168

    Hone your keyboard skills without the hassle

    2018 · orsolabs.dev · its alternatives →

23. 23
    dictate.▲103

    Replace your iPhone keyboard with AI voice typing

    Mar 2026 · usedictate.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TransKey - Translator Keyboard▲77

    Translate messages in any app

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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