Gboard - the Google Keyboard — Reviews & Insights
Google LLC
Analysis Summary
Gboard is highly praised for its multilingual typing, glide typing, and voice typing features, making it a favorite among users. However, it faces occasional issues with voice and glide typing, and some users find the ads intrusive. Despite these drawbacks, the app maintains a strong competitive position in the market.
Rating Distribution
Pain Points
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voice typing issues
· 6.0% of reviews
Issues with the accuracy and functionality of the voice typing feature.
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glide typing issues
· 5.0% of reviews
Problems with the glide typing feature, such as incorrect predictions or lag.
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keyboard layout issues
· 9.0% of reviews
Complaints about the keyboard layout, including missing emojis and incorrect translations.
Praised Features
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multilingual typing
· 1.0% of reviews
Appreciation for the app's ability to support multiple languages seamlessly.
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glide typing
· 3.0% of reviews
Praise for the speed and ease of glide typing.
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voice typing
· 6.0% of reviews
Positive feedback on the voice typing functionality.
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customizability
Appreciation for the customizable themes and layouts.
Feature Requests
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more languages
Requests for additional language support.
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more themes
Requests for additional keyboard themes.
Bug Reports
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glide typing issues
· 6.0% of reviews
Reports of lag or incorrect predictions in glide typing.
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voice typing issues
· 6.0% of reviews
Issues with the accuracy and functionality of the voice typing feature.
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keyboard layout issues
· 9.0% of reviews
Complaints about the keyboard layout, including missing emojis and incorrect translations.
Competitive Position
Gboard maintains a strong competitive position due to its extensive language support and innovative features, though it faces competition from other popular keyboards.
