A Keys AI alternative that's still on the App Store
Keys AI Texting Coach is no longer on the US App Store, so you can't download it today. Wingman is the closest replacement: it's also an iPhone keyboard that works in any app, from iMessage to Tinder, and suggests replies to text you paste or up to 5 screenshots you attach.
Updated 18 October 2026
Free download · iOS 17 or laterWhat happened to Keys AI?
Keys AI Texting Coach, made by Charmed Inc., was one of the first AI keyboards for texting and dating. Its last update came out in March 2024, and it's no longer available on the US App Store.
If it's still on your phone and you paid for Keys Premium, check Settings → your name → Subscriptions to make sure you aren't still being charged.
Wingman and Keys AI, side by side
Keys AI details are from its last App Store listing.
| Wingman | Keys AI | |
|---|---|---|
| On the US App Store | Yes | No |
| Works as a keyboard | Yes, in any app | Yes, in any app |
| Screenshots | Yes, up to 5 at a time | Yes |
| Choose the kind of reply | 7 reply types: Icebreaker, Flirt, Comeback, Opener, Compliment, Apology, Joke | Conversation starters and reply suggestions |
| Choose the tone | 6 tones: Chill, Funny, Smooth, Charming, Bold, Serious | Not described on its listing |
| Languages | Replies in the language of the conversation | English |
| Last updated | September 2026 (version 2.2.0) | March 2024 |
| Price (US) | US$6.99 a week or US$39.99 a year. New subscribers can start with a free trial. The price and any trial are shown in the app before you buy. | Was US$3.99 to US$59.99 in the app |
| App Store privacy label | No data used to track you; data not linked to you: analytics, purchases, device ID and usage data | Location, contact info, identifiers and usage data linked to you; usage data used to track you |
What feels familiar, and what's different
If you used Keys, Wingman works the way you'd expect: switch to it with the globe key in any chat, ask for help and pick a reply. A few things are different:
- You get three replies per request, and you can regenerate them
- You set the reply type and tone first, so the replies fit the moment
- Wingman replies in whatever language the chat is in
- It's a full keyboard too, with 15 keyboard layouts, including QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, Nordic, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish and Czech, and autocorrect in your language
Set up Wingman in four steps
- Step 01Download WingmanGet it on the App Store. New subscribers can start with a free trial. The price and any trial are shown in the app before you buy.
- Step 02Add the keyboardSettings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Wingman AI.
- Step 03Allow Full AccessTap Wingman AI in that list and turn on Allow Full Access, so it can fetch replies.
- Step 04Use it anywhereIn any chat, switch to Wingman with the globe key and tap ✦ AI.
Questions, answered
Is Keys AI still available?
Not on the US App Store. Keys AI Texting Coach hasn't been updated since March 2024 and can't be downloaded there today.
Is Wingman made by the Keys AI team?
No. Wingman is made by independent developer Mayer Sancivieri and isn't affiliated with Keys AI or Charmed Inc.
Does Wingman work in the same apps Keys did?
Yes. Wingman is a keyboard, so it works anywhere you can type: iMessage, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Hinge, Tinder and more.
Do I need to give Wingman Full Access?
Yes. iOS requires Full Access for a keyboard to connect to the internet and copy replies. Wingman's privacy policy says it only sends the text and screenshots you add to it, and only when you ask for a reply. See our privacy policy.
Keys AI is a trademark of its owner. Wingman isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Keys AI or Charmed Inc. Keys AI details come from its App Store listing.
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