# Type Nine - T9 Keyboard

> Retro Phone Keyboard

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id926008509](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id926008509)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id926008509`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rasmus Porsager
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (195 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2014-11-11
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/type-nine-t9-keyboard/id926008509)
- **Website:** [https://www.typenineapp.com/](https://www.typenineapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.typenineapp.com/privacy](https://www.typenineapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Type Nine combines a keypad-style layout with swipe typing, enabling fast, accurate input across languages without switching keyboards. It auto-detects languages, supports VoiceOver, and remembers your words for smarter suggestions.

Beyond core typing, it offers iOS emojis, tutorials, multiple themes, one-handed resizing for larger screens, and gesture-based deletion and cursor control for precise editing.

## Rankings

- #108,591 — Overall
- #75 — typing

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the nostalgia, larger keys, one‑handed use, good word prediction, and solid developer support. Recurring drawbacks include device compatibility/refund friction, inconsistent dictionary predictions, UI/feature gaps (numbers, haptics, layout options), and a learning curve that can feel slower than a standard keyboard for some. The app is a loved, game‑changing alternative for many, but buyers should be aware of potential compatibility and feature gaps.

### Pros

- Significantly reduces fat fingering with larger keys and the familiar T9 style, making one‑handed typing easier.
- Highly configurable: resizable keyboard, easy mode switches between tap, swipe, and manual modes; customizable word lists and suggestion order.
- Nostalgic, fast‑feeling typing experience that many users enjoy over standard keyboards.
- Strong word prediction/autocorrect with memory of learned words, keeping typos to a minimum.
- Active developer support, clear tutorials, and good value for the price.

### Cons

- Compatibility and refund issues: some devices are incompatible or refunds are difficult, and upfront disclosure is lacking in some cases.
- Inconsistent dictionary/prediction and autocomplete; occasional misspellings or incorrect word choices.
- UI/layout gaps and feature gaps: cannot freely change layouts, no numbers shown on keys, lack of haptics, and missing features like stickers.
- Learning curve and performance: can feel slower than a full keyboard for longer typing, with occasional stability issues (e.g., app cuts out).
- Aesthetics/visuals not appealing to some users (layout looks odd or not pretty on certain backgrounds).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id926008509)