KIKKU (키꾸) is a free Android keyboard app by handassi, a one-person studio in Korea. Mix 14 cute 3D keycap skins (jelly, ribbon, pearl and chrome heart aesthetics), 17 ASMR typing sounds recorded from real mechanical keyboard switches and 3 haptic styles to make your own keyboard. It types in English (QWERTY) and Korean (Hangul 2-set), and the only permission it uses is vibration: no internet access at all.
At a glance
| Platform | Android 8.0+ |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no ads |
| Typing languages | English (QWERTY), Korean (Hangul 2-set) |
| App languages | English, Korean |
| Skins | 14 |
| Typing sounds | 17 real recordings + phone default |
| Keycap fonts | 11 English, 12 Korean |
| Permissions | Vibration only |
| Developer | handassi (South Korea) |
14 keyboard skins
Each skin is a set of keycap material, colors and background pattern, and most add a little charm on the space and enter keys.
17 typing sounds
Made from real mechanical keyboard switch recordings, with separate sounds for press, release, space, enter and delete.
- Clicky: Clicky Blue, Heavy Click, Crisp Click
- Thocky: Deep Thock, Round Thock, Smooth, Silky, Creamy, Bright
- Bubbly: Bumpy Brown, Bubbly, Big Bump
- Retro: Retro Spring, Typewriter
- Everyday: Laptop, Mushy, Slim
Handy extras
- Kaomoji button with 24 cute faces
- Editable quick replies
- English word suggestions & autocorrect, on device
- One-key switch between English and Korean
- Layouts for number, email and web address fields
- Save up to 50 named keyboards
Privacy
- No internet permission, so nothing you type can leave your phone
- What you type is never saved or collected
- No account, ads or analytics
- Key popups and suggestions turn off in password fields
FAQ
What is KIKKU?
A free Android keyboard you decorate: pick from 14 3D jelly keycap skins, 17 mechanical keyboard typing sounds and haptics, and use it in every app.
Is KIKKU safe? Does it collect what I type?
No data is collected. KIKKU has no internet permission, so it cannot send anything anywhere, and it does not store what you type. Its only permission is vibration.
Which languages can I type in?
English (QWERTY) and Korean (Hangul 2-set). There is an English-only mode too. Accented letters and other languages are not supported yet.
What typing sounds are included?
17 sounds made from real switch recordings: clicky (like blue switches), thocky (like black switches), bubbly (like brown switches), retro typewriter, and everyday laptop-style sounds.
Is there an iPhone version?
Not yet. KIKKU is on Android (Google Play) for now.
Is it free?
Yes, it is free with no ads.