# Novaboard - Cipher Keyboard

> A minimal privacy-first Android keyboard with smart predictions and stencil mode

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenithblue.novaboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenithblue.novaboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zenithblue.novaboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zenith Blue
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 15
- **Version:** 3.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-21
- **First published:** 2026-06-21
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 7.94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenithblue.novaboard)
- **Website:** [https://zenith-blue.web.app/novaboard/privacy](https://zenith-blue.web.app/novaboard/privacy)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://zenith-blue.web.app/novaboard/privacy](https://zenith-blue.web.app/novaboard/privacy)

## Description

NovaBoard is a lightweight, privacy-first custom keyboard for Android built with Material Design 3. Enjoy smooth typing with intelligent predictions, emoji support, text styling, and unique features like Stencil Mode — all while your data stays 100% on your device.<br><br>Unique Stencil Mode<br>- Encode your text with symbolic characters (△, ◉, ◐, ◇, ☆, and more)<br>- Toggle between normal and stencil input with one tap<br>- Auto-detection of stencil text on your clipboard<br>- Built-in translation view to decode stencil back to English<br>- Create and manage custom encoding profiles<br><br>Text Styling<br>- Transform text with multiple Unicode font styles<br>- Dynamic font style selection bar with preview chips<br>- Apply styles to new typing or selected text<br>- Multiple built-in themes with dynamic colors<br>- Adjustable keyboard height<br>- Configurable bottom margin for gesture navigation<br>- Toggle key backgrounds and keyboard borders<br>- Haptic feedback with on/off toggle<br>- System Material You color support (Android 12+)

## Rankings

- #2,710,790 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.zenithblue.novaboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenithblue.novaboard)