iPhone Emoji Keyboard

If you want a dedicated iPhone emoji keyboard rather than digging through the built-in picker, WordBoard lets you build a custom keyboard from your own emoji sets and combos.

Group emojis by mood, project, or the kind of message you are sending, and insert the whole set anywhere with a tap.

Quick answer

To build a custom emoji keyboard on iPhone, install WordBoard and add emoji sets or combos to custom keys, grouped into folders by mood or purpose. Tap a key from the keyboard to insert the full set in any app. If you specifically want to pin individual favorite emojis rather than build emoji-set keys, see how to favorite emojis on iPhone instead.

How to get an iPhone emoji keyboard

  1. Install WordBoard and enable the keyboard

    Download WordBoard, enable it in iOS Settings, and allow Full Access so the emoji keys you create in the app appear in the keyboard.

  2. Create emoji keys

    Add the emoji sets or combos you use most to custom keys and group them by mood or purpose.

  3. Insert emojis anywhere

    Use your emoji keys in Messages, Notes, social apps, and email without switching to the emoji picker.

Want to organize favorites? See how to favorite emojis on iPhone. Want kaomoji too? Read the kaomoji keyboard for iPhone guide.

FAQ

How do I build a custom emoji keyboard on iPhone?
Install WordBoard, enable it in Settings, then create emoji keys grouped into folders by mood or purpose so the right set is always one tap away.

Is this the same as favoriting or pinning emojis on iPhone?
Not quite. Favoriting is about pinning individual emojis you use most. A custom emoji keyboard is about saving whole emoji sets or combos as keys. See how to favorite emojis on iPhone if pinning individual emojis is what you are after.

Can I use emoji combos, not just single emojis?
Yes. WordBoard keys can hold single emojis, repeated emoji sets, or full combos, whatever you type most.

Does it work in every app?
Yes. You can use WordBoard anywhere the iOS keyboard works, including Messages, Notes, Mail, and social apps.

iPhone Emoji Keyboard in action:

iPhone Emoji Keyboard

An app review from a happy customer using WordBoard Keyboard for Emojis:

Awesome!

I use this app to replace the emoji keyboard. I hate having to scroll through all the emojis that I don’t use or will never use, so this app allows me to put a select bunch of favourites!!

by EveryoneListensToMe

WordBoard also works as a TextExpander alternative for iPhone. Save text snippets, templates, and quick replies alongside your emoji keys in the same keyboard.