Comparison

FlickType vs ScrollType

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Swipe typing
  • Smart auto-correct
  • Digital Crown editing
  • Fast punctuation
  • Customization options
  • Emoji support
Features
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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.

About

ScrollType

Type messages on your Apple Watch with an intuitive scrolling keyboard. Features large, easily tappable characters and a multi-line text area for easy reading and editing. Ideal for quick communication, especially for kids texting parents.

Highlights
  • Scrolling keyboard input
  • Large, tappable characters
  • Multi-line text area
  • Digital Crown speed control
  • Access to capitals, numbers, symbols
  • Dictation and scribble integration
  • Watch face complication
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ScrollType is an accurate watch keyboard that allows you to type messages on your Apple Watch. GREAT FOR KIDS The intuitive design makes it easy for kids to understand and use ScrollType to text their parents. This is the perfect app for Apple Watch Family users to communicate with their parents. FEATURES Click the '•••' button to access capital letters, numbers, symbols, dictation, scribble, emojis, and apple keyboard from your iPhone. Also, double tap the space bar for a period. ACCURATE ScrollType is designed to be as accurate as possible with our never before seen scrolling feature. Most other Apple Watch texting apps use a QWERTY keyboard, which is inaccurate since the keys are so small. ScrollType's scrolling feature allows you access the entire alphabet and has large, easily tappable characters, making texting easy and accurate. SCROLLING Use the Digital Crown or your finger to easily scroll through and find the characters you want. The Digital Crown allows you to control the scrolling speed - speeding up when you go faster and slowing down when you go slower. SHORTCUTS Add ScrollType's complication/Watch face shortcut to your watch face, allowing for quick and easy access to the app. LARGE TEXT AREA A large text area allows you to see a lot of your text. Many other Apple Watch texting apps have a limited, one-line text area, so you cannot read your text before you send it. ScrollType has a large, multiline text area, which makes reading and editing your text easy. Additionally, when you press the send button, you can preview your text.

Screenshots

FlickType4 screens
ScrollType3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScrollType at 4.5 against FlickType's 4.0. ScrollType also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). FlickType's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 240) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlickType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScrollType asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScrollType holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlickType has 12K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of FlickType's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScrollType's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickType ships an update every 8 days, ScrollType every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlickType versus ScrollType: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickTypeScrollType
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12K ratings)4.5 (240 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better240
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKpaw, LLCSamantha Chang

Customer experience

FlickType

All ratings12,388 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews758 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative52.5%

ScrollType

All ratings236 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

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

ScrollType

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickType

One-time1
  • FlickType Premium2 variants$7.99
None

ScrollType

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlickType free?
FlickType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollType free?
ScrollType is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlickType or ScrollType?
ScrollType is rated higher. FlickType averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ScrollType averages 4.5 from 240 ratings.
Do FlickType or ScrollType have ads?
Neither FlickType nor ScrollType shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickType or ScrollType?
FlickType ships an update every 8 days, and ScrollType every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlickType was updated on October 17, 2026 and ScrollType on October 14, 2026.

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