Simple Keyboard

Raimondas Rimkus

About this app

This keyboard is created for those who only need a keyboard and nothing more.

To enable the keyboard:
* Open "Simple Keyboard" from your launcher
* Enable the Simple Keyboard (default system warning about tracking will be shown)
* Switch to Simple Keyboard from current Input Method (differs between keyboards, usually long-press space)
* To edit Simple Keyboard settings long-press "," or open system Settings, Languages & Input, Simple Keyboard.
* You can enable/disable all the input methods in Settings, Languages & Input, Manage Keyboards (differs between phones)

Features:
* Small size (<1MB)
* Adjustable keyboard height for more screen space
* Number row
* Swipe space to move pointer
* Delete swipe
* Custom theme colors
* Minimal permissions (only Vibrate)
* Ads-free

Features it doesn't have and probably will never have:
* Emojis
* GIFs
* Spell checker
* Swipe typing

Application is open-source (link in the bottom of store page). Licensed under Apache License Version 2.

Ratings and reviews

Simple Keyboard has a good customizable layout. To access settings, long press the comma key. It has no dedicated voice to text key option, no spell checker, but for people who don't want those options, it's a good keyboard that types smoothly. It doesn't harvest or share data, and that's a top priority for me. The app doesn't take up much memory space. Clean non-fussy layout. For writers who need help with spelling, keep a dictionary handy.

I was looking for a keyboard that would just let me type and not automatically insert "corrections" or offer options to distract me while I am working. This app is very polite, only highliting typos in red and allowing me to choose a correction. I get to do my own spacing, punctuation and capitalization. The setup choices are useful. Having long touch characters clearly visible and an optional number line lets me stay on the main board. This app doesn't think its smarter than me, I like that!

Perfect for a lightweight low RAM phone, or if you just want a smooth typing experience. Its only functional shortcomings are 1. a lack of emoji access (no suggestiona strip or dictionary) and, most importantly, 2. a lack of clipboard. While one can do without the former, a clipboard can be essential while using a phone. I find myself switching keyboard apps just so I dont lose notes. Therefore even a small clipboard (3-5 items, no screenshots) would greatly enhance this lightweight app.

What’s new

Android 4.4 workaround