Drafts vs FlickType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drafts
Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.
- Quick text capture
- Send text to other apps
- Writing automation tool
- Cross-device sync
- Text manipulation actions
- Customizable interface
- AI LLM integration
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Drafts is where text starts. Quickly capture text and send it almost anywhere! Drafts turns text into action with almost limitless possibilities – it’s a quick notebook, handy editor, and writing automation tool, all in one. Capture all of your text in Drafts and send it to other apps without the extra taps. Just open it and start typing! **Drafts is a multi-award winner!** - App of the Day, TIME Magazine’s Best Apps - MacStories “Lifetime Acheivement” and “Reader’s Choice” Awards ## WHY YOU’LL LOVE DRAFTS ## CAPTURE EVERYWHERE: Drafts opens to a new page with the keyboard ready — just waiting for your words. Alternatively, go hands-free with dictation. Drafts helps you write ideas down before you can forget them so and they’ll always be there, ready and waiting. Capture on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and Drafts’ fast sync will make your text available everywhere. USE YOUR WORDS: Drafts is a jumping-off point for text — use actions to copy it, share it, or deep-link into other apps and services. Compose a tweet, draft a message, create a file in Dropbox, send a task off to Reminders – Drafts works with tons of your favorite apps and services. Hone your text through integrations with popular AI LLMs. REMEMBER IT NOW – OR LATER: New entries go into the Inbox. Once there, you can Tag them for organization, Flag them for importance, or Archive them for long-term storage. TAKE TEXT TO A NEW LEVEL: Customize Drafts to look and work the way you want with tons of interface adjustments — custom fonts and control over spacing, line height, and margins. Use the customizable buttons above the keyboard to convert, manipulate, and transform your writing quickly. Using Drafts as a global inbox for all of your text? Process everything quickly using unique features like Link Mode, Arrange Mode, and text manipulation actions. LEVERAGE THE POWER OF YOUR WRIST COMPUTER: Use your Apple Watch to quickly capture text using nothing more than your voice — and your ideas will be waiting on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac ready to be fleshed out. GETTING WORDS DOWN HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER: Drafts opens lightning fast and with support for capture via Siri, the widget, share extension, file import, and dictation - Drafts is like post-its updated for the smartphone era. ## JOIN THE COMMUNITY ## Check out our Directory (actions.getdrafts.com) for ready-to-use actions and themes. Join the Drafts Community (forums.getdrafts.com) to get help, integration guides, and a regular flow of tips & tricks. ## DRAFTS PRO ## Drafts is always free to use, but you can get more out of Drafts with a Drafts Pro subscription: • Create and Edit Actions • Themes and Icons - suit the experience to your tastes with themes, custom app icons, and more • Workspaces - Apply preferred tag, query, and sort settings for your drafts list with Workspaces • Extra widgets and better share extension options • Enhanced Automation We are always working hard to expand the capabilities of Drafts and keep it up-to-date with the latest technologies. Your support helps keep the app growing – thank you to Drafts Pro subscribers! ## SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ## • Monthly and annual subscriptions are available • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription • Subscriptions can be managed or canceled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase Have questions? Contact us on Twitter at @draftsapp or email support@getdrafts.com. Terms: https://getdrafts.com/support/terms Privacy Policy: https://getdrafts.com/support/privacy
FlickType
This app offers a faster and more intuitive typing experience for your smartwatch. It utilizes a unique algorithm for word prediction and supports quick punctuation and easy editing with the digital crown. Enjoy fluid and fun typing with customizable options.
- Swipe typing
- Smart auto-correct
- Digital Crown editing
- Fast punctuation
- Customization options
- Emoji support
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The fastest Apple Watch keyboard, now better than ever. With powerful Auto-Correct, Swipe Typing, customization features, and more, FlickType will change the way you use your Apple Watch. SURPRISINGLY SMART. Don't slow down or try to be accurate. Just tap where it feels right and FlickType's unique algorithm will find the correct word from the pattern of your taps. FAST PUNCTUATION Double space to add a period. EASY EDITS Use the Digital Crown to change words, punctuation, or emoji. FAST, EASY & FUN. FlickType keyboard users type up to three times faster compared to the standard keyboard, Scribble, or even dictation after edits. Emoji, text shortcuts, and deep customization options make typing fluid and fun, just as it should be — even on your Apple Watch! NOTE: Currently only English is supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Drafts at 4.8 against FlickType's 4.0. Drafts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Drafts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FlickType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Drafts's written reviews are positive against 39% of FlickType's.
Drafts ships an update every 6 days, FlickType every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drafts | FlickType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | 4.0 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agile Tortoise | Kpaw, LLC |
Customer experience
Drafts
FlickType
User reviews
Drafts
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Extremely useful app
- 👍 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Great for productivity and note-taking
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Streamlines workflows
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🤔 Subscription required for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in newer version
- 💰 Dislike the move to a subscription
FlickType
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient keyboard
- 👍 Convenient for Apple Watch
- 🔥 Impressive accuracy
- 💡 Useful alternative to default options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🤔 Confusing free vs paid aspects
Bugs and requests
Drafts
Reported bugs
2 issues- Paste function not working properly
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved integration with other apps
- Ability to edit custom actions without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
FlickType
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard not showing up in some apps
- Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- Issues with autocorrect/predictive text
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with more apps beyond iMessage
- Customization options for keyboard size/layout
- Ability to add words to dictionary
- Easier access to numbers/symbols
In-app purchases
Drafts
- Drafts Pro - Monthly [i]$1.991 Month
- Drafts Pro - Annual [i]7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Drafts Pro - Patron [i]$29.991 Year
FlickType
- FlickType Premium2 variants$7.99








