# Flick Shortcut: Phrase Keys — Flick to type saved phrases > Flick to type saved phrases (iPhone/iPad app by TSUBASA FUKUCHI.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-shortcut-phrase-keys/id6760250369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TSUBASA FUKUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882312401) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2026-03-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-shortcut-phrase-keys/id6760250369/reviews.md ## What is Flick Shortcut? Flick Shortcut is a custom iOS keyboard that lets you instantly insert your frequently-used text with simple flick gestures — no more typing the same phrases over and over. HOW IT WORKS Assign any text to the up, down, left, and right directions of each key. During text input, just hold a key and flick in the direction to insert that text instantly. - Tap the key: insert center text - Flick up / down / left / right: insert each assigned text KEY FEATURES Custom Shortcut Keys Create your own shortcut keys with custom labels, colors, and icons. Assign up to 4 texts per key (one per direction). Preset Templates Quickly get started with built-in templates: - Greetings: common phrases like "Thank you" and "Best regards" - Contacts: your name, phone number, email address - Business: frequently used business expressions Date & Time Key (Pro) Flick the special date key to automatically insert today's date, tomorrow's date, the current time, or the weekly date range. Category Management (Pro) Organize shortcuts into categories by purpose. Swipe on the keyboard to switch categories instantly. Backup & Restore Export your shortcuts as a JSON file and save to iCloud or share via AirDrop. Easily restore them on a new device. Usage Statistics Track how many characters you've saved, your daily usage count, and your usage streak. Share Shortcuts Share your shortcut sets with teammates or friends via QR code or URL link. FREE vs PRO Free: - Up to 4 shortcut keys - 1 category - Preset templates - Backup & restore - Share shortcuts (up to 3) Pro: - Up to 12 keys per category x 4 directions = 48 shortcuts - Unlimited categories - 3-column grid layout - Date & time auto-insert key - No ads PRIVACY & DATA SAFETY All your shortcut data is stored exclusively on your device (App Group). Nothing is sent to external servers. Your typed content is never collected or recorded. HOW TO ENABLE 1. Open Settings -> General -> Keyboards 2. Tap "Add New Keyboard" 3. Select "Flick Shortcut" Full Access is optional. Basic features work without it. Enabling Full Access allows usage statistics to sync between the keyboard and the app. SUBSCRIPTION INFO - Monthly plan: auto-renews monthly - Charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation - Cancel anytime in Settings -> [Your Name] -> Subscriptions - Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | フリックショートカット Pro | $0.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-12 What's New in v1.5.0 New Features • Interactive tutorial: practice flicking right inside the app during first launch, before you enable the keyboard • Inline variables: add {date}, {time}, or {clipboard} to any phrase and they're replaced automatically as you type • English presets: when your device language is English, the greeting and business templates are provided in English too • iPad & wide-screen support: the key grid now adds columns to fit larger screens • New setting to turn keyboard haptic feedback on or off Improvements • Fixed an issue where the Undo key could delete text in a different text field • Improved clipboard paste so content is inserted exactly as copied • Date/time keys now use your region's format in English and other languages • Improved iCloud sync conflict handling to prevent edits from reverting across devices • Backups now include date formats and keyboard settings, so they carry over when you switch devices • Other minor improvements and bug fixes Thank you for using Flick Shortcut. We'd love to hear your feedback! ### 1.4.0 — 2026-06-13 What's New in v1.4.0 New Features • Undo key: remove the phrase you just inserted with one tap • Cursor keys: fine-tune the insertion point left and right • Cursor placeholder: add {|} to a phrase to place the cursor there after insertion (e.g. "Thank you for your support.{|}") • Custom date/time formats: set the display format per flick direction (Gregorian, Japanese era, weekday, and more) • All-shortcuts view: browse and insert any shortcut right from the keyboard • Clipboard key (opt-in): paste recent clipboard items from the keyboard • Keyboard height & one-hand mode: choose a comfortable height and left/right alignment • iCloud sync: keep shortcuts in sync across devices on the same Apple ID • Share to add: register text selected in other apps via the Share menu Improvements • Redesigned Full Access guidance so you know exactly what to expect before enabling it • Added English localization • Various refinements and bug fixes Thank you for using Flick Shortcut. We'd love to hear your feedback! ### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-03 ・Added English language support. 　All screens in the app and keyboard now display in English when your device language is set to English. ・Minor bug fixes. ### v1.3.0 — 2026-04-12 ■ ショートカット共有機能 登録したショートカットをQRコードまたはURLで他のユーザーに送れるようになりました。 受け取った側はURLをタップするだけで簡単に追加できます（無料プランでも利用可能）。 ■ バックアップ機能 ショートカットのバックアップ書き出し・復元に対応しました。 機種変更時もデータを引き継げます（設定 → バックアップ）。 ■ 日付キーの改善（Proプラン） ・タップで今日の日付を入力できるようになりました ・上フリックで明日の日付を入力 ・左フリックで和暦（令和）形式で入力 ・右フリックで先週の日付範囲を入力 ■ UI改善 ・ショートカット一覧で各フリック方向のテキストを縦並びで確認できるようになりました ・初回起動時にデータの安全性を説明するオンボーディングを追加しました ### v1.2.0 — 2026-04-05 【v1.2.0 アップデート内容】 ■ 年額プランを追加 月額プランに加え、年額プラン（¥1,500）を追加しました。 月額換算で¥125となり、月額プランよりお得にご利用いただけます。 ■ 最近使った順・よく使う順の表示（Pro） キーボードに「最近」「よく使う」カテゴリを追加しました。 よく使うショートカットにすばやくアクセスできます。 ■ ショートカットの並び替え（Pro） ショートカット一覧画面で「最近使った順」「よく使う順」への 並び替えができるようになりました。 ## Apps similar to Flick Shortcut | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iVCam Webcam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivcam-webcam/id1164464478) | 4.3 (14,653) | Free | Utilities | | [PDF File Convert](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-file-convert/id1666147516) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [Counter - CountDownAndUp-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-countdownandup/id1669979381) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [Carzo: Car Maintenance Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carzo-car-maintenance-log/id6774927156) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Postgres Client by SQLPro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postgres-client-by-sqlpro/id1273366655) | 4.0 (32) | Free | Utilities | | [乱数ジェネレータ -シンプルな乱数生成アプリ-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1532707004) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by TSUBASA FUKUCHI - [未来タイマー](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6760014741) - [ゴルフラウンドマッチ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6760831447) - [ボートレーススタートゲーム](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6773726665) - [PDF Scanfolio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanfolio/id6787265244) - [MyUnitPrice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myunitprice/id6787272055) All apps by TSUBASA FUKUCHI: https://appshunter.io/developer/1882312401 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*