# LazyBoard vs Copyboard

The clearest difference is ads: LazyBoard at none against Copyboard's shown. LazyBoard also leads on ratings volume (589 vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). Copyboard's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LazyBoard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Copyboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LazyBoard has 589 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

LazyBoard ships an update fortnightly, Copyboard every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LazyBoard | Copyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazyboard-text-expander/id1459047306/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copyboard-quickly-enter-tool/id1595266857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) | [Xiushan Fan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492915146) |

## What reviewers say

### LazyBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazyboard-text-expander/id1459047306)

This app provides a custom keyboard to save and quickly insert frequently used text snippets, phrases, and even images. Organize your replies into folders and use placeholders for personalized messages. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** One-tap text insertion, Customizable templates with placeholders, Organize snippets into color-coded folders, Paste photos and GIFs from keyboard, Clipboard history management, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent time-saving efficiency for repetitive typing
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative clipboard history management
- 🔄 Cross-device functionality (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
- 👨‍💼 Great customer support and email responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High pricing for a utility app ($40 lifetime, $19.99 annually)
- 🐛 Frequent iCloud syncing issues causing data loss
- 🐛 Keyboard occasionally becomes unresponsive or stuck
- 🔐 Lack of transparency regarding privacy policies
- 🚫 No account login/logout system for multi-device users

**Reported bugs**

- iCloud syncing deletes data when transferring between devices
- Keyboard gets stuck and requires app force-close to return to normal keyboard
- Keyboard fails to locate saved phrases intermittently
- Media folder error message appears despite no media folder setup
- Keyboard button swap feature doesn't display consistently

**Requested features**

- Account login/logout system for seamless cross-device syncing
- Bulk import feature to convert word lists into phrase folders
- Adjustable key size options (larger and smaller)
- Option to remove or customize tab button
- Ability to delete pictures from media key


### Copyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copyboard-quickly-enter-tool/id1595266857)

This utility helps you save and quickly reuse frequently typed text, such as addresses, templates, or special characters. Access your saved snippets and clipboard history through a convenient keyboard extension, and sync them across devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Create reusable text snippets, Access clipboard history, Use built-in phrases and symbols, Keyboard extension for quick access, Customizable keyboard display, iCloud sync for cross-device use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Copyboard unlock advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copyboard VIP | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LazyBoard free?

LazyBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Copyboard free?

Copyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LazyBoard or Copyboard?

Copyboard is rated higher. LazyBoard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Copyboard averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do LazyBoard or Copyboard have ads?

Copyboard shows ads; LazyBoard does not.

### Which is updated more often, LazyBoard or Copyboard?

LazyBoard ships an update fortnightly, and Copyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, LazyBoard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Copyboard on November 3, 2026.

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