Configure the keyboard, not just the keys.

Hardware Keyboard Companion aims to improve iOS’s Hardware driver, being the first fully capable and fast Hardware reader it sets itself apart from the competition. It doesn’t end there, when you need it a row style keyboard is easily accessible! HWC is meant to be universally compatible with all keyboards, all layouts, the configuration app is meant to serve as a customization layer for the software keyboard; adjust theme, layout, behavior, and shortcut rows from one focused control surface.

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Visual

Software Theme + Accent Controls

Switch between available themes and tune the look of the keyboard. All Free!

Row-Based

Custom Layouts and Keys

An entire keyboard you can customize yourself, but a row when you want your screen back.

Selling Feature

Hardware Keyboard Reading on iOS

Autocorrect, Vibrations, and more!

How It Works

One companion app, one keyboard extension.

The app configures the keyboard extension and helps you confirm that settings are syncing correctly. The keyboard then appears anywhere iOS allows third-party keyboards.

Important Note

System rules still apply.

As with all third-party keyboards on iOS, secure text fields and other restricted input contexts continue to use the system keyboard.