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Clean, visually appealing keyboard prioritizing tidy layout over advanced auto-correct and emoji features

Clean, visually appealing keyboard prioritizing tidy layout over advanced auto-correct and emoji features

Vote (6 votes)

Program license Free

Developer Arvin Jayanake

Version 2.5.0

Works under Android

Also known as Apple Keyboard

Vote

(6 votes)

Developer

Arvin Jayanake

Works under

Android

Program license

Free

Version

2.5.0

Also known as

Apple Keyboard

Pros

  • Attractive, tidy keyboard layout
  • Clearly separated keys that help with deliberate typing
  • Word suggestions that work better when you tap to choose the right option
  • Designed for quick SMS, chat, text and email use on Android phones

Cons

  • Auto-correct and prediction often fail to guess the intended word
  • Fast typing can lead to skipped letters or mistyped keys
  • Punctuation can cause unwanted capitalization of the next letter
  • Long-pressing backspace barely deletes text, which slows down editing
  • Emoji behavior does not match the device’s system emojis very well

Green Apple Keyboard is an Android keyboard app that focuses on a clean layout and easy-to-hit keys. The developer presents it as a cool, fast and smart option for everyday SMS, chats, texts and email.

It is best suited for Android users who care most about a simple, attractive key layout and do not rely heavily on advanced auto-correct or emoji features.

Layout that favors separated keys

The first thing that stands out is the visual design. Keys are clearly separated from one another, which can make it easier to avoid hitting two letters at once. The overall look feels well thought out and many users who value a tidy keyboard are likely to appreciate it.

However, the typing experience is not perfect. Rapid typing can lead to skipped letters or mistaken inputs, so the keyboard tends to work better for those who type at a calmer pace. If you are a fast typist who expects the keyboard to keep up with every quick tap, this limitation will be noticeable.

“Smart” typing that needs refinement

Although it is promoted as a smart keyboard, the automatic word correction and prediction still feel basic. The app sometimes has trouble guessing which word you meant to write. That said, when you tap a suggested word, you can usually pick the correct option from the list, which improves accuracy as long as you are willing to interact with the suggestion bar more actively.

Punctuation handling also shows room for improvement. Adding a comma, period, or other punctuation can cause the next letter to become capitalized, even when you might not want that behavior. Over time, that extra step of fixing unwanted capital letters can become tiring in longer conversations or emails.

Emoji handling and backspace behavior

Emoji support is present, but it does not line up neatly with the device’s own emoji style. The keyboard does not fully recognize or reflect the system emojis, which can feel inconsistent if you expect everything to match what you see in other apps on your phone.

Backspace behavior is another weak point. A long press on the delete key hardly removes any text, instead of quickly erasing a whole word or line. For anyone who often edits or rewrites messages, this limited long-press action can slow things down.

Verdict: stylish layout with growing pains

Green Apple Keyboard offers a visually appealing design with nicely separated keys that can make careful typing more comfortable. Yet several core functions, especially auto-correct, punctuation behavior, emoji handling and the backspace long-press, still feel unfinished.

If you prioritize a clean layout and do not mind typing a bit more deliberately, manually choosing suggestions, and correcting occasional quirks, Green Apple Keyboard can still be a pleasant option. Those who depend on strong prediction and highly polished keyboard behavior may want to wait for future improvements.

Pros

  • Attractive, tidy keyboard layout
  • Clearly separated keys that help with deliberate typing
  • Word suggestions that work better when you tap to choose the right option
  • Designed for quick SMS, chat, text and email use on Android phones

Cons

  • Auto-correct and prediction often fail to guess the intended word
  • Fast typing can lead to skipped letters or mistyped keys
  • Punctuation can cause unwanted capitalization of the next letter
  • Long-pressing backspace barely deletes text, which slows down editing
  • Emoji behavior does not match the device’s system emojis very well

Screenshots of Green Apple Keyboard APK