Custom Keyboard & Third-Party Keyboard App Store Listing in Simplified Chinese — 自定义键盘 & 第三方键盘 zh-Hans Copy
Your iOS or iPadOS app already sells a third-party keyboard extension — Custom keyboard, third-party keyboard, Keyboard extension, Add Keyboard under Settings, emoji keyboard, swipe typing keyboard, bilingual IME, or Full Access keyboard — and your en-US product page shows key rows, swipe-trail demos, Add New Keyboard walkthroughs, or emoji picker layouts on gallery frames.
Open the same app on the China storefront and buyers still land on an English product page: name, subtitle, keywords, description, and screenshot captions that read "Custom keyboard", "Add Keyboard", "Swipe to type", or "Emoji keyboard" in Latin script.
Shipping a keyboard extension in the binary does not auto-fill a Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) localization row.
AppLocale writes paste-ready zh-Hans listing copy for those Connect fields — aligned with how your app actually markets keyboard extensions, without conflating IME marketing with Dictation voice input, Scribble handwriting, or Quick Note capture.
Operator guidance only — no ranking promise, not legal advice, not investment advice. Seller: Fortune Insight, LLC.
Western indie iOS and iPadOS developers — US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia — who:
Already ship an app with a keyboard extension the user adds under Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards — emoji keyboard, swipe typing, bilingual IME, compact number pad, or specialty symbol layouts
Market Custom keyboard, third-party keyboard, Add Keyboard, Keyboard extension, swipe typing, or Full Access keyboard on the en-US product page and in screenshot galleries
Finished keyboard UX in the binary — not looking for UIInputViewController, KeyboardKit, App Groups, or keyboard-extension engineering help here
Enabled the China App Store but the zh-Hans row is empty, machine-translated, or still English on keyboard-themed gallery frames
Need paste-ready Connect text — not an engineer for keyboard APIs, not a designer to re-export every screenshot from scratch, not Connect configuration on your account
Keyboard-extension engineering vs zh-Hans listing copy — two different jobs
Teams assume keyboard capability covers storefront language. Xcode, entitlements, and Connect actually separate in-app keyboard extensions from product-page copy:
UIInputViewController & keyboard extension targets — in-app code that renders key rows, handles touch input, and registers as a third-party keyboard. Controls whether Add Keyboard works. Does not generate Chinese listing text. AppLocale does not implement this.
KeyboardKit, App Groups & Full Access plumbing — shared containers, prediction dictionaries, and Full Access consent flows. Separate from the zh-Hans description paragraph that explains keyboard value to China buyers browsing the App Store.
Swipe-typing models & emoji packs — gesture recognition, theme assets, and bilingual IME logic in your binary. Listing copy should match what screenshots actually show — not promise swipe typing when your gallery only shows a static QWERTY layout.
Pricing and Availability → China — makes the app downloadable on the China App Store. Separate from language rows.
App Store tab → Chinese (Simplified) localization — independent row for title, subtitle, keywords, description, promotional text, screenshots, and caption lines. Empty or English here means China buyers see English fallback regardless of keyboard features in the binary.
Working keyboard extensions in the binary and a localized China listing are both required when you sell on the China storefront — neither replaces the other. AppLocale covers how you describe custom keyboard and third-party keyboard workflows on the product page in zh-Hans, not how you implement UIInputViewController or KeyboardKit.
Custom keyboard listing copy is not Dictation, Scribble, or Quick Note
Input-method apps blur several surfaces indie teams conflate. AppLocale covers listing metadata only — third-party keyboard marketing on the product page:
Custom keyboard & third-party IME (this page) — a keyboard extension the user adds under Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards: emoji keyboard, swipe typing, bilingual IME, compact number pad, specialty symbol layouts, and Add New Keyboard walkthrough screenshots.
Dictation & voice typing (different) — system or in-app voice-to-text into fields, mic buttons, Speech-to-text keyboard — not a keyboard extension the user installs separately. See Dictation listing guide — not 第三方键盘 copy.
Apple Pencil & Scribble (different) — stylus handwriting input, Works with Apple Pencil, Scribble text conversion — not a third-party keyboard layout. See Apple Pencil listing guide — not swipe-typing IME as the lead.
Quick Note & capture-to-note (different) — corner swipe to jot a thought, Add to Quick Note from Share sheet, Save to Notes — capture workflows, not typing with a custom keyboard. See Quick Note listing guide — not 输入法 extension copy.
Spotlight & system search (different) — searchable app content and iOS Search integration. See Spotlight listing guide — not keyboard key-row marketing.
Your screenshots may show a swipe-typing demo beside an Add Keyboard Settings walkthrough. Listing copy should name the correct claim per frame — a third-party emoji keyboard is not a dictation mic button, not a Scribble handwriting panel, not a Quick Note capture badge, and not a Spotlight search result unless that is what the frame shows.
Apple system keyboard vs third-party keyboards — listing honesty
Apple ships the system keyboard on every iPhone and iPad. Third-party apps ship keyboard extensions that appear in Settings after the user taps Add New Keyboard — emoji keyboards, swipe-typing layouts, bilingual IMEs, and compact number pads. AppLocale rewrites listing copy from what your US page already claims:
If your app adds a keyboard alongside the system keyboard — zh-Hans copy can describe 添加键盘 under Settings, swipe typing, or emoji layouts your extension actually ships without claiming to replace the iOS system keyboard by default unless your English listing already states that accurately.
If your app markets Full Access — description and screenshot overlays should explain why Full Access is needed in commerce-idiomatic Chinese (完全访问权限) matching your English source — AppLocale does not request Full Access on your behalf or certify approval.
If your US page mentions bilingual IME or swipe typing — AppLocale aligns zh-Hans strings to your English source; we do not invent IME engines, prediction models, or swipe accuracy claims beyond what your screenshots and description support.
If your US page overclaims — AppLocale aligns zh-Hans strings to your English source; we do not broaden keyboard scope beyond what your listing already claims.
Clear zh-Hans copy helps buyers understand whether your app is a third-party keyboard they add under Settings before install. It does not replace keyboard-extension implementation, Full Access engineering, or Apple's review decisions — and it does not certify keyboard-extension review or Full Access approval.
What China buyers see when zh-Hans keyboard copy is missing
Keyboard apps often lead marketing screenshots with key-row demos, Add Keyboard walkthroughs, swipe-trail animations, or emoji picker grids — surfaces where English marketing text appears beside keyboard chrome:
Description paragraphs — English value props about faster typing, bilingual input, or emoji access that China readers skim past
Subtitle and keywords — English-only rows miss China Search intent for 自定义键盘, 第三方键盘, 输入法, or 滑动输入 when buyers filter for keyboard apps
Promotional text — 170-character field still pitching keyboard extensions in English above the description
Mixed page — Chinese description pasted once but keyboard screenshot captions and subtitle still English — reads unfinished next to localized competitors
Formal machine translation — stiff 翻译腔 for keyboard terms (键盘 vs 输入法 vs 第三方键盘) and wrong phrasing that does not match how Chinese buyers describe adding a custom keyboard on store pages
Better zh-Hans listing copy helps input-method buyers understand your keyboard extension story before install. It does not replace UIInputViewController code, KeyboardKit integration, or Apple's review decisions — and it does not guarantee keyboard behavior on every device model.
What AppLocale delivers for custom keyboard apps on zh-Hans
This SKU is a listing rewrite scoped to third-party keyboard marketing — paste-ready fields you copy into App Store Connect:
Name (title) — zh-Hans app name within Connect character limits when your English title does not signal keyboard or IME value to China searchers
Subtitle — concise benefit line that can reference 自定义键盘 or swipe typing without stuffing raw English badge text
Keywords — zh-Hans search terms buyers use for 第三方键盘, 输入法, 滑动输入, and keyboard apps in your category
Description — long listing body with clear zh-Hans paragraphs on keyboard workflows you already ship — without English-only "Custom keyboard" jargon
Promotional text — when you include the 170-character promo field in scope
Screenshot overlay / caption lines — short zh-Hans text on gallery images that show Add Keyboard walkthroughs, swipe-typing demos, emoji layouts, or Full Access explainer badges
English alignment — matching en-US field notes when both storefronts must stay consistent on keyboard promises
We map deliverables to the fields you actually use. Send every English overlay line and description paragraph that mentions Custom keyboard, Add Keyboard, swipe typing, or emoji keyboard — we deliver counted strings that fit Connect limits. We rewrite what you already claim on the US page; we do not invent IME engines or system-keyboard replacement your app does not ship.
Custom keyboard-specific listing vocabulary — what translates differently
Third-party keyboard marketing on App Store pages uses vocabulary general utility guides rarely cover. zh-Hans copy should reflect how Chinese buyers describe keyboard extensions — not a literal paste of US marketing:
Custom keyboard vs 输入法 vs 第三方键盘
US pages use "Custom keyboard", "Third-party keyboard", "Keyboard extension", or "Add Keyboard." China storefront copy often uses 自定义键盘 for a user-installed layout, 第三方键盘 when contrasting with Apple's system keyboard, or 输入法 when the app markets bilingual input method features — depending on whether you mean emoji keyboard, swipe typing, or full IME. AppLocale aligns phrasing with your actual keyboard scope.
Add Keyboard vs swipe typing vs emoji keyboard
Screenshot galleries often label three distinct flows: Settings → Add New Keyboard walkthrough (设置中添加键盘), swipe-trail typing demo (滑动输入), and emoji picker grid (表情键盘). These signal installation intent, gesture input, and symbol access — different from Dictation mic buttons or Scribble handwriting demos. Match the keyboard model your English listing and screenshots actually show.
Full Access vs open-access keyboard
Some keyboards require Full Access for network prediction or shared dictionaries. Listing copy should distinguish Full Access permission explainers (完全访问权限) from "works without Full Access" claims unless your English page already makes that scope clear. AppLocale rewrites permission language from your source — we do not request Full Access on your behalf.
Subtitle and keyword packing
The 30-character subtitle and 100-character keyword field need keyboard search terms Chinese buyers type — see Simplified Chinese keywords & subtitle for field mechanics. Terms like 自定义键盘, 第三方键盘, 输入法, and 滑动输入 each signal different intent from generic 键盘 keywords.
Caption lines vs burned-in badges
Marketing screenshot overlays you control — "Add Keyboard" headlines on gallery frames — are separate caption fields or burned-in PNG text. See Screenshot captions in Simplified Chinese for caption-field mechanics when overlays are editable in Connect.
What good zh-Hans custom keyboard listing copy looks like
Third-party keyboard copy appears on screenshot galleries and in description skims. Strong Chinese strings lead with the typing benefit and state scope plainly — paste-ready examples for Connect fields:
Subtitle (example) — 滑动输入，更快打字 — swipe-typing benefit within the ~30-character cap
Keywords (example) — 自定义键盘,第三方键盘,输入法,滑动输入 — only when accurate to your feature set
Screenshot overlay (example) — 在设置中添加键盘 — Add Keyboard under Settings walkthrough with clear action line
Description paragraph (example) — plain zh-Hans list of keyboard workflows you ship — emoji keyboard, bilingual IME, swipe typing, compact number pad — matching what you actually implemented
Honest scope — do not claim "replace system keyboard by default" in Chinese if your app only markets an emoji keyboard the user adds manually
zh-Hans and en-US strings can differ in length and structure when the underlying keyboard story is the same — avoid mirroring English comma-heavy promo lines character-for-character.
Why machine-translated keyboard copy fails
Literal "Custom keyboard" → awkward 定制键盘 as a product subtitle instead of commerce-idiomatic 自定义键盘
English badge headlines preserved on zh-Hans screenshots — "Add Keyboard" with no Chinese benefit line beside it
Overlay text overflow — long English swipe-typing captions pasted into short screenshot callout zones truncate on device
Conflating 输入法 with 语音输入 — buyers searching for keyboard extensions may not match Dictation voice-typing keywords
Leading with 手写 or Scribble terms when the screenshot shows swipe-typing key rows — handwriting vocabulary for a keyboard layout
Inconsistent vocabulary between listing description, promotional text, and screenshot captions when all three mention third-party keyboard features
Machine translation is fine for internal drafts. Finished keyboard strings need idiomatic zh-Hans that states what keyboard workflows you ship — while keeping accurate scope. AppLocale rewrites by hand; we do not deliver raw Google Translate or LLM output as finished copy.
What you send
Your live App Store listing URL
Current English listing copy — name, subtitle, keywords, description, promotional text if used
Screenshot overlay text that mentions keyboard features ("Custom keyboard", "Third-party keyboard", "Add Keyboard", "Keyboard extension", "Swipe to type", "Emoji keyboard", "Full Access", bilingual IME captions)
Brief note on which keyboard workflows your app supports today — emoji keyboard, swipe typing, bilingual IME, compact number pad, Full Access requirement — so zh-Hans copy stays accurate
Target locales (e.g. zh-Hans for China storefront)
Your deadline if aligning with a keyboard feature launch or App Store update
Reply from the email address on your Stripe receipt after checkout
What you get
Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) — listing fields and screenshot overlay lines scoped to custom keyboard marketing, paste-ready for Connect
English (en-US) — aligned listing strings when both locales need the same promise in native phrasing
Character-count notes — which strings fit Connect limits and what to trim
Paste-ready delivery — formatted copy mapped to each field you sent
24-hour turnaround — delivered to the email on your Stripe receipt
What we do not promise
No guarantee that keyboard extension reliability or swipe-typing accuracy improves — listing rewrite describes what you already ship
No UIInputViewController, KeyboardKit, App Groups, keyboard extension targets, or Full Access consent engineering
No building a keyboard, IME engine, swipe-typing model, or requesting Full Access on the buyer's behalf
No screenshot design, PNG re-export, binary localization, or Connect configuration on your behalf
No claim that your app replaces the iOS system keyboard by default unless your English listing already states that accurately — and even then, AppLocale does not certify keyboard-extension review or Full Access approval
No guaranteed App Store ranking, keyword position, download growth, or keyboard certification outcomes
No fabricated social proof, review quotes, ratings, or traffic numbers
No Apple Search Ads management or review-reply retainers
Not QuantRadar · not investment advice · not legal review
AppLocale FAQ
Does AppLocale implement UIInputViewController or KeyboardKit?
No. We deliver Connect listing metadata copy only — name, subtitle, keywords, description, promotional text when included, and screenshot caption lines. UIInputViewController, KeyboardKit, App Groups, keyboard extension targets, Full Access consent flows, and swipe-typing model engineering are outside scope.
How is custom keyboard listing copy different from Dictation, Apple Pencil, or Quick Note?
Custom keyboard listing copy covers a third-party keyboard extension the user adds under Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards — emoji keyboard, swipe typing, bilingual IME, compact number pad. Dictation listing copy covers voice-to-text into fields, not a keyboard extension. Apple Pencil listing copy covers Scribble handwriting input, not an IME. Quick Note listing copy covers capture-to-Notes workflows, not typing with a custom keyboard. Those are separate scopes with different screenshot vocabulary.
Should my zh-Hans listing claim to replace the iOS system keyboard?
Only if your app actually provides that capability and your English listing already states it accurately. Apple ships the system keyboard; third-party apps ship extensions the user adds manually. AppLocale rewrites from your source claims — we do not invent system-replacement promises or certify keyboard-extension review.
What do I send after AppLocale payment?
Your live App Store listing URL, current English listing copy, screenshot overlay lines that mention keyboard features (with frame order noted), which keyboard workflows your app supports, and target locale (zh-Hans). Reply from the email address on your Stripe receipt — we deliver to that Stripe email within 24 hours.
Does localizing my listing change keyboard extension behavior?
No. Key rows, swipe models, emoji packs, and Full Access dialogs come from your binary and iOS — not Connect listing fields. AppLocale covers product-page marketing copy only.
Will zh-Hans keyboard copy improve China rankings?
We do not guarantee ranking, browse placement, or download lift. Complete zh-Hans metadata helps users who already find your page understand third-party keyboard value in their language — it is not a placement hack.
How much does AppLocale cost?
$79 one-time via Stripe checkout. No subscription. Seller is Fortune Insight, LLC.
What is AppLocale not?
Not UIInputViewController or KeyboardKit engineering, not building a keyboard or IME engine, not Dictation or voice-typing listing copy, not Apple Pencil or Scribble listing copy, not Quick Note or capture-to-note listing copy, not screenshot design, not binary localization, not Connect configuration, not ranking guarantees, not review-reply retainers, not QuantRadar, and not investment advice. We do not invent reviews, ratings, or traffic numbers.
Delivered within 24 hours after Stripe payment. After checkout, reply from your Stripe receipt email with your App Store URL and English listing copy. No ranking guarantees. Sold by Fortune Insight, LLC.