WristBoard - Watch Keyboard

Name: WristBoard - Watch Keyboard
Rating: 3.2 (352 reviews)
Author: Adam Foot

Swipe & Type for Watch

Free · In‑App Purchases

352 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Adam Foot
Language

EN
+ 19 More
Size

15.4
MB

Also Included In

Keyboards for Apple Watch Bundle - Type on your Wrist

Productivity

Swipe and type messages on your Apple Watch using a fully functional keyboard with WristBoard. * As featured on the App Store, 9to5Mac, Cult of Mac, iMore, AppAdvice, TechRadar & iPhon.fr * Typing messages on Apple Watch can be chore - Scribble doesn't always work and Dictation isn't great in public spaces. With WristBoard, you get a fully-fledged keyboard straight on your wrist, no awkward typos necessary! By adding a full QWERTY, AZERTY or QWERTZ keyboard to your Apple Watch, you can reply to iMessages quickly and privately. Autocorrect and smart text predictions quickly ensures what you type is accurate and makes senses. WristBoard contains these great features: FULL KEYBOARD Add a full QWERTY, AZERTY or QWERTZ keyboard to your Apple Watch. Keys are easy to press and there’s support for key previews as you swipe along the keyboard. SWIPE KEYBOARD WristBoard was the first app to introduce swipe typing on Apple Watch and provides a more efficient way to type out messages on your wrist. SENDING WristBoard uses the built-in Apple Messages app on your Apple Watch to send messages to your contacts. Type out your message, tap the send button and you’ll be taken to the Messages app with your message ready to go! There's support for the Apple Mail app too so you can emails all from your wrist! SUGGESTIONS As you’re typing, you can complete words using the suggestions bar above the keys. Tap on a suggestion to replace the current typed word with the full suggestion. Great for improving speed on the small screen! Access all suggestions by tapping the ellipsis icon next to the first suggestions. AUTOCORRECT Whilst typing, if you make a mistake, WristBoard will automatically replace the incorrect word with one it thinks is correct. OTHER CHARACTERS WristBoard has full support for adding symbols, numbers and other special characters. EMOJI WristBoard supports adding an unlimited amount of emoji to a single message! Simply tap the emoji icon to get started and pick from Apple’s library, or one of your most recently used ones. THEMES Customise the look and feel of your keyboard with support for themes. MESSAGE PREVIEW Before sending your message, just tap the text field to view a full preview of your message. HAPTICS Choose to receive Haptic Feedback on actions like key presses and button actions. COMPLICATION For quick and easy access, you can add the WristBoard Complication to your Watch Face. Just tap and the keyboard will launch. CURSOR Whilst typing on the keyboard, you can see exactly where you are with the pulsing blue cursor. Use the Digital Crown to move the cursor's position. SETTINGS Customize WristBoard your way. Access the Settings menu by using the options button on the keyboard and you’ll be able to change the layout and toggle auto correct, suggestions & more. If you like this app, I’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev Please note, a supported Apple Watch is required for full app functionality. WristBoard supports sending messages via SMS & iMessage through the Messages app or email through the Mail app. Some features may require a WristBoard+ subscription which can be purchased in the app. You can cancel at anytime. Terms: https://adamfoot.dev/terms-of-use

Ratings & Reviews

3.2

out of 5

352 Ratings

innovative concept, but hard to use
02/26/2019

lukemichael7
i read about shift keyboard on a cult of mac article and i was very interested to download it for my apple watch, because i don’t love speaking to text in public and writing out my texts is pretty tedious. it seemed like a great idea, and it is, but it’s just not easy enough to use. you have to scroll to access the last half of the alphabet - and then writing out my words because just an easier task. plus, it’s kind of annoying to have to enter an entirely different app than Messages to send the text! overall, it’s a great (and needed) feature, but the eduction is just poor

Developer Response
Hi,Thanks for leaving a review! Unfortunately Apple doesn’t support 3rd party keyboards on Apple Watch yet so this is out of my control. If you have any further suggestions I’d be more than happy to take them if you could email me at info@adamfoot.uk.Thanks!AdamUPDATE: Hi, I’ve recently some big improvements to the app experience. I’d like to invite you to test out these changes I’ve made and update your previous review accordingly.For further suggestions you may have that would improve your experience further, please email info@adamfoot.uk.
innovative concept, but hard to use
02/26/2019

lukemichael7

i read about shift keyboard on a cult of mac article and i was very interested to download it for my apple watch, because i don’t love speaking to text in public and writing out my texts is pretty tedious. it seemed like a great idea, and it is, but it’s just not easy enough to use. you have to scroll to access the last half of the alphabet - and then writing out my words because just an easier task. plus, it’s kind of annoying to have to enter an entirely different app than Messages to send the text! overall, it’s a great (and needed) feature, but the eduction is just poor
Developer Response 12/16/2019
Hi,Thanks for leaving a review! Unfortunately Apple doesn’t support 3rd party keyboards on Apple Watch yet so this is out of my control. If you have any further suggestions I’d be more than happy to take them if you could email me at info@adamfoot.uk.Thanks!AdamUPDATE: Hi, I’ve recently some big improvements to the app experience. I’d like to invite you to test out these changes I’ve made and update your previous review accordingly.For further suggestions you may have that would improve your experience further, please email info@adamfoot.uk.
This app is not what it seems!!
01/15/2020

Txhd01
I’ll say I was excited to see a full keyboard available on Apple Watch, but like the title says, this app is not what it seems. The app is NOT integrated into the native Apple Watch OS Messages app like the emoji keyboard is for example, even though it does integrate into the Messages app on the iPhone OS. To use this you have to go into the Shift app on the Apple Watch and “create a new message” every time. It doesn’t matter if there is a previous text conversation on the watch or not, you still have to go through the Shift app to use the full keyboard. If you receive a text and want to reply to it, you have to memorize all portions of the text and then leave the Messages app and open the Shift app to reply using the full keyboard. Also, you can use this app with the Messages app only, and no other messaging apps. I will say that the keyboard is pretty accurate and has a few user settings available, outside of that it was a waste of the $1.99 that it costs. I’d like to get my money back, but I’m guessing that’s not going to happen, especially since the price of the app has doubled in the last few months. So if you’re looking for a full keyboard app that is integrated into the Apple Watch Messages app, SAVE YOUR MONEY, BECAUSE THIS IS NOT THAT APP. This app could’ve had so much potential, but in my opinion it fell on its face.

Developer Response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Unfortunately this is due to the locked down nature of watchOS which I have no control over. The way the app works is stated in the description.To speed up app switching, you can double click the Digital Crown to switch between your most recent apps.No keyboard app for Apple Watch can integrate with the Messages app directly. This is currently the only way to use a keyboard with it.If you're still unhappy with the product, please email info@adamfoot.uk to arrange a refund.Thanks,Adam
This app is not what it seems!!
01/15/2020

Txhd01

I’ll say I was excited to see a full keyboard available on Apple Watch, but like the title says, this app is not what it seems. The app is NOT integrated into the native Apple Watch OS Messages app like the emoji keyboard is for example, even though it does integrate into the Messages app on the iPhone OS. To use this you have to go into the Shift app on the Apple Watch and “create a new message” every time. It doesn’t matter if there is a previous text conversation on the watch or not, you still have to go through the Shift app to use the full keyboard. If you receive a text and want to reply to it, you have to memorize all portions of the text and then leave the Messages app and open the Shift app to reply using the full keyboard. Also, you can use this app with the Messages app only, and no other messaging apps. I will say that the keyboard is pretty accurate and has a few user settings available, outside of that it was a waste of the $1.99 that it costs. I’d like to get my money back, but I’m guessing that’s not going to happen, especially since the price of the app has doubled in the last few months. So if you’re looking for a full keyboard app that is integrated into the Apple Watch Messages app, SAVE YOUR MONEY, BECAUSE THIS IS NOT THAT APP. This app could’ve had so much potential, but in my opinion it fell on its face.
Developer Response 01/16/2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Unfortunately this is due to the locked down nature of watchOS which I have no control over. The way the app works is stated in the description.To speed up app switching, you can double click the Digital Crown to switch between your most recent apps.No keyboard app for Apple Watch can integrate with the Messages app directly. This is currently the only way to use a keyboard with it.If you're still unhappy with the product, please email info@adamfoot.uk to arrange a refund.Thanks,Adam
Excellent!
10/05/2019

whiskey98
At some point you’re not going to want someone to hear the text you’re sending & a “smart response” just isn’t going to cut it. The keyboard is big enough to see clearly and for “fat fingers” to type on & if you’re old school it is reminiscent of the old original keyboard options on the flip phone screens (except wayyy easier). I have nothing but positive things to say. The only thing that could make it better is a second “space” key on the 1st half of alphabet for added convenience (when your word is covered in the 1st half of the alphabet). I never leave reviews but this app is worth every penny of the 99 cents.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for the positive review! 😁
Excellent!
10/05/2019

whiskey98

At some point you’re not going to want someone to hear the text you’re sending & a “smart response” just isn’t going to cut it. The keyboard is big enough to see clearly and for “fat fingers” to type on & if you’re old school it is reminiscent of the old original keyboard options on the flip phone screens (except wayyy easier). I have nothing but positive things to say. The only thing that could make it better is a second “space” key on the 1st half of alphabet for added convenience (when your word is covered in the 1st half of the alphabet). I never leave reviews but this app is worth every penny of the 99 cents.
Developer Response 10/05/2019
Thank you so much for the positive review! 😁
Shift Keyboard Review
04/28/2019

JJ-Hull
Really useful app , took me awhile to find a format where I could tap to text on my watch. This is a really simple , straight to the point app. It has everything it says it would, doesn’t exaggerate any features for advertisement purposes. Only complaint I have is that I wish the entire keyboard was visible along with the send button without scrolling up and down to find the letter you’re looking for. Other than that, this is probably the best type to text app for the Apple Watch ! I understand you’re limited in space for a small screen, but it almost contradicts the speed factor that’s advertised. I guess that’s just the trade off.

Developer Response
Hi, thank you so much for the positive review! Originally I did have an extra key on each line but Apple rejected the app for the keys not being big enough on smaller Apple Watches unfortunately. This was as compact as I could get it without trading off features.Many thanks once again for using Shift Keyboard and leaving this review :)UPDATE: Please try out the new Full keyboard option to get access to a full QWERTY keyboard on one screen.
Shift Keyboard Review
04/28/2019

JJ-Hull

Really useful app , took me awhile to find a format where I could tap to text on my watch. This is a really simple , straight to the point app. It has everything it says it would, doesn’t exaggerate any features for advertisement purposes. Only complaint I have is that I wish the entire keyboard was visible along with the send button without scrolling up and down to find the letter you’re looking for. Other than that, this is probably the best type to text app for the Apple Watch ! I understand you’re limited in space for a small screen, but it almost contradicts the speed factor that’s advertised. I guess that’s just the trade off.
Developer Response 11/28/2019
Hi, thank you so much for the positive review! Originally I did have an extra key on each line but Apple rejected the app for the keys not being big enough on smaller Apple Watches unfortunately. This was as compact as I could get it without trading off features.Many thanks once again for using Shift Keyboard and leaving this review :)UPDATE: Please try out the new Full keyboard option to get access to a full QWERTY keyboard on one screen.

In this update: - WristBoard has been updated to support Liquid Glass in the latest version of iOS & watchOS with a refreshed user interface. - Updated the app icon for Liquid Glass. - Other bug fixes & improvements. If you like this app, please consider leaving a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev

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Sep 10

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Supported Features
- VoiceOver
- Voice Control
- Larger Text
- Dark Interface
- Differentiate Without Color Alone
- Sufficient Contrast
- Reduced Motion