SwiftKey keyboard now free

[Darrell KSR]

I used Swype for many months, if not longer. But SwiftKey is just much better. I bought it many months ago, and it's ability to predict the next word I am going to type is uncanny. It also allows the same "Swipe" ability to type, and it is configurable (for example, I like having a permanent row of numbers at the top of my keyboard, instead of having it be an alternative key, or having to call up a separate number keyboard. So that's what I use. I have toyed with the idea of the numbers on a side keypad, but this is what I prefer.

If you like to type with two thumbs, even occasionally, in addition to the "swipe," it's a no-brainer.

Here's an article from Time yesterday on the best keyboard becoming free:

http://time.com/2857057/swiftkey-free/

[KSRBEvans]

With the announcement that iOS 8 will allow 3rd party keyboards, I'm really looking forward to trying some of these. Thanks for the tip.

[PedroDaGr8]

Thanks for the heads up. When SwiftKey first added the swipe feature it wasn't very good. I will try it again now that they have had some time to work on it. I have been getting frustrated with Swype recently. So this gives me a great excuse to try SwiftKey again.

[Darrell KSR]

Thanks for the heads up. When SwiftKey first added the swipe feature it wasn't very good. I will try it again now that they have had some time to work on it. I have been getting frustrated with Swype recently. So this gives me a great excuse to try SwiftKey again.

I used both for awhile for that very reason. I have no complaints over the swipe feature now. In fact, I don't even carry the Swype keyboard anymore.

[PedroDaGr8]

I used both for awhile for that very reason. I have no complaints over the swipe feature now. In fact, I don't even carry the Swype keyboard anymore.

I'm really digging it. I think it has fully replaced Swype for me as well. It just feels much smoother and more accurate.