SwiftKey vs Sywpe.

Anthony2816 · Mar 28, 2011

Thoughts?

ohhnoregrets · Mar 28, 2011

I'll chime in.. I LOVED swype when I first got my phone, but over time it just stopped worked. It is probably wrong 90% of the time now. I've tried to reset it, and tweak it.. but it just doesn't work. I downloaded a free iphone-type keyboard, that I enjoy.. but there was no word prediction since it was the free version. I downloaded Swiftkey the other day when Amazon had it for free, and I've had nothing but luck with it since my download. It really is physic lol. So for the record, I love Swiftkey!

AustinTech · Mar 28, 2011

I've not tried Swiftkey yet. I hear good things once you get used to it - it's supposed to get better as the user gets to know the program and more importantly, as the program gets to know the user.

I currently use Swype, and I love it.

cbEck · Mar 28, 2011

My experience has been similar to ohhnoregrets.

I started out with Swype, because it was new to me and pretty cool. However I never really got comfortable with Swypes input method, not to mention I wasn't thrilled with the accuracy.

I've had Swiftkey for the last month or so and absolutely love it. The main keyboard is much more functional than stock. In addition to the text predictions, you can use long presses to type the alt symbols you would normally have to hit alt to access. The duration of the long press is also customizable. This is a huge time saver for me.

chmodx · Mar 28, 2011

I found a lot of words were difficult to type, even if I made an effort to hold my finger over the letter longer just to really indicate it.

Example, trying to type purple always came out "people." Until I I swirled my finger over the u and r. It's not perfect but I like it better than using the normal keyboard much better.

oneiztoomany · Mar 28, 2011

i also just downloaded swiftkey and am enjoying it more than Swype, simply because of how annoying swype became.

I do like swype, just hate how it adds words to dictionary that were spelling errors and how i get a stupid tutorial/hint pop up everytime i select a word from the list.

now if there was a hybrid of swype and swiftkey made i would be in love.

wscaddie56 · Mar 28, 2011

I am a huge swype guy. While it's not perfect, when I have to type out a new word that isn't in the dictionary it is a good reminder how it sucks to type e v e r y letter.

If they made a desktop type swype deal that was just built into the desk I would ditch a keyboard forever. I mean really, don't we think swype is the future of text entry? Be a part of the solution. (full disclouse: I don't work for swype) lol

musicmaster · Mar 28, 2011

wscaddie56 said:
I am a huge swype guy. While it's not perfect, when I have to type out a new word that isn't in the dictionary it is a good reminder how it sucks to type e v e r y letter.

If they made a desktop type swype deal that was just built into the desk I would ditch a keyboard forever. I mean really, don't we think swype is the future of text entry? Be a part of the solution. (full disclouse: I don't work for swype) lol

Typing on a full keyboard is 10x faster than swyping

Anthony2816 · Mar 29, 2011

Now that I rooted my phone and installed SuperClean 2.9, Swype no longer keeps storing all my errors in its lists of predictions. I'd heard they were getting rid of that "feature" since so few people liked it, so I guess I got the new version when I rooted.

saps · Mar 29, 2011

Its all about what you get used to. I started swyping in Sept when I got the SF. After a few months I tried SwiftKey and SmartKeyPro and a few others. Im back to swype now. Over time you either get it or you don't. I can even one hand swpye but darn well. Its not for everyone though. Thats the beauty of options and choices.

wscaddie56 · Mar 29, 2011

musicmaster said:
Typing on a full keyboard is 10x faster than swyping

Certainly, I don't really sit and type long emails/letters etc so WPM is not all that important for me. I'd rather have the desk space open and I hate keyboard trays.

This system would also allow you to touchscreen on it instead of using a mouse too; maybe it'd be better to have a touchscreen monitor anyway. IDK, I'm not a details guy, somebody just cut me a check for my idea and I'll be on my way.

Veez · Mar 30, 2011

wait..why is swype and swiftkey being compared? i just went and purchased it and its nothing like swype..its completely different...i dont get it?!? its like a regular keyboard..am i missing something....

ohhnoregrets · Mar 30, 2011

Veez said:
wait..why is swype and swiftkey being compared? i just went and purchased it and its nothing like swype..its completely different...i dont get it?!? its like a regular keyboard..am i missing something....

I don't think the reason of the post was to say that Swiftkey is like Swype, but rather to compare the two input methods. You are correct though - SK is NOTHING like Swype, which isn't a bad thing. SK is a genius lol.

Veez · Mar 30, 2011

ohhnoregrets said:
I don't think the reason of the post was to say that Swiftkey is like Swype, but rather to compare the two input methods. You are correct though - SK is NOTHING like Swype, which isn't a bad thing. SK is a genius lol.

ha yea..after playing with it for a minute its probably the best keyboard i've encountered on an android...good stuff man

xjestersdeadx · Mar 30, 2011

swype.

Veez · Mar 30, 2011

this thing is amazing so far

gonzo143 · Mar 30, 2011

I was using swype since day 1 of my SF. I thought is was the virtual keyboard that was driving me insane and I couldn't type. Just switched to SK and loving it. Thank God because I was ready to throw this Android out the window and go find a BB for my emails and texts. SK saved my sanity !

xjestersdeadx · Mar 30, 2011

I think the uncoordinated people have to use things like swiftkey, while the people with good hand/eye coordination can use the better keyboards like swype.

-----Just a little joke there

Seriously, I think it just depends on what you like. Their both good in their own way.

Anthony2816 · Mar 31, 2011

Xjestersdeadx, the magnifying program you're advertising says, "*DOES NOT WORK ON GALAXY S*", so this might not be the best place to advertise it.

xjestersdeadx · Mar 31, 2011

Anthony2816 said:
Xjestersdeadx, the magnifying program you're advertising says, "*DOES NOT WORK ON GALAXY S*", so this might not be the best place to advertise it.

Anthony2816, this might not be the best place to sidetrack a thread with a completely unrelated topic either.

Anthony2816 · Mar 31, 2011

xjestersdeadx said:
Anthony2816, this might not be the best place to sidetrack a thread with a completely unrelated topic either.

So why did you advertise it on my thread....again?

xjestersdeadx · Mar 31, 2011

Anthony2816 said:
So why did you advertise it on my thread....again?

Really?

If you really need to discuss my "offensive" sig, feel free to PM me or I guess you can report it to a mod. :rolleyes:

You can also go into User CP, "Edit Ignore List" and add me to it I guess, if its that important to you?

Anthony2816 · Mar 31, 2011

Sorry...you made it seem it was important to *you*.

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