HeliBoard is a customizable, privacy-friendly keyboard for Android. It has no internet access at all, so nothing you type leaves your phone.
Developer: Helium314 · License: GPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Official file from the developer's release · Oct 12, 2026 · SHA-256 69b2b2fb34993437…
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Key features
- No internet permission: your typing stays on the phone
- Themes, colors and layouts
- Clipboard history and one-handed mode
- Many languages and dictionaries
- Optional gesture typing
Why isn’t HeliBoard on Google Play?
HeliBoard is published on GitHub and F-Droid rather than Google Play.
Is HeliBoard safe?
HeliBoard is open source and can’t send data anywhere, because it has no internet permission. HeliBoard comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is HeliBoard private?
Yes. It has no internet permission, so it can't send what you type anywhere.
Does HeliBoard support swipe typing?
Yes, as an option: you add the gesture-typing library in its settings.
Is HeliBoard free?
Yes. It's free and open source, with no ads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HeliBoard private?
Yes. It has no internet permission, so it can't send what you type anywhere.
Does HeliBoard support swipe typing?
Yes, as an option: you add the gesture-typing library in its settings.
Is HeliBoard free?
Yes. It's free and open source, with no ads.
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