Comparison

FlickType vs SharkPaste

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

SharkPaste

Save time by storing frequently used texts, notes, and information. Access and share them instantly with a custom keyboard. Ideal for quick replies, sharing details, or even lighthearted pranks.

Highlights
  • Save frequently used texts
  • One-tap sharing
  • Customizable templates
  • Prank mode
  • Quick access keyboard
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Tired of typing the same texts? Add frequently used notes, emails, locations, bank accounts to this Copy Keyboard. Easily share your addresses, phone numbers, emails, emojis, songs, notes and any other just with one tap. Do you want to prank your friends or family? This function is what you need. If you need to insert duplicate text, do not do it manually, just select the Copy Keyboard saved templates, then share them in fastest rage mode. :) You can share this app with others if you find this copy & paste keyboard fun and helpful! Subscription terms: * Subscription lengths: 1 week and 1 year. * Enjoy all sends, items during the subscription. * Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please, make sure to read our Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D_q0Wg_imSuPobUSpmLcntF-DGzGCx5W6RNC5P_sL9Y/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vYI-HvH4YJnJjxALgoKX9ZoSNJoxeCiVuqEBpbwV0Qc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

FlickType4 screens
SharkPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SharkPaste at 5.0 against FlickType's 4.0. FlickType's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and SharkPaste sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SharkPaste holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlickType has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickType ships an update every 8 days, SharkPaste every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FlickType versus SharkPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickTypeSharkPaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKpaw, LLCKYDA TRADING LIMITED

Customer experience

FlickType

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

SharkPaste

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SharkPaste

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickType

One-time1
  • FlickType Premium2 variants$7.99
4 purchases

SharkPaste

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Features$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Features$24.991 Year

Questions

Is FlickType free?
FlickType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SharkPaste free?
SharkPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlickType or SharkPaste?
SharkPaste is rated higher. FlickType averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while SharkPaste averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlickType or SharkPaste have ads?
SharkPaste shows ads; FlickType does not.
Which is updated more often, FlickType or SharkPaste?
FlickType ships an update every 8 days, and SharkPaste every 10 months. Most recently, FlickType was updated on October 20, 2026 and SharkPaste on October 7, 2026.

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