Comparison

FastBoard vs Copyboard

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

Head to head
About

FastBoard

This keyboard app allows you to create custom text phrases and send them with a single tap, eliminating the need for copy-pasting. It offers an elegant interface, unlimited phrase customization, and seamless switching with the standard keyboard. Enjoy privacy and security with no data collection.

Highlights
  • One-tap message sending
  • Customizable text phrases
  • Intuitive interface
  • No ads
  • Seamless keyboard switching
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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You don't need to type faster. You need to stop typing the same things over and over. FastBoard — a keyboard built to end repetitive typing. You have a handful of phrases you type ten times a day. Email replies, team chat messages, e-commerce customer service, sales quotes... every time from scratch, every time word for word identical. Now, save those phrases in FastBoard. Tap once, paste, done. Works in any app. No abbreviations to memorize, no commands to learn. Sounds simple, but the details are where it gets good: ■ Phrase Titles — Keep Only What Matters on the Keyboard Give frequent phrases a short name so they are easier to recognize on the keyboard. Forgot the content? Long-press for a full preview. Need finer edits? Open the Phrase Card to tidy it up. ■ Dynamic Phrases — Text That Updates Itself Set it up once. The moment you paste, it converts automatically. No more editing dates and greetings by hand every morning. Paste in the morning and it says "Good morning." Paste in the afternoon and it switches to "Good afternoon" on its own. You can also preview the actual output while editing, without switching back to the keyboard to test. 20 built-in variables, inserted with one tap: - {{greeting}} switches between morning, afternoon, and evening greetings based on time of day - {{clipboard}} pulls in whatever you just copied — tracking numbers, order IDs - {{coordinates}} adds your current latitude and longitude for quick location sharing - {{cursor}} sets exactly where your cursor lands after pasting - {{enter}} auto-sends after pasting - Date, time, day of week, tomorrow, yesterday... Built-in variables not enough? Create your own. Define your {{myname}}, {{company}}, {{signature}} — set them once, use them everywhere. Supports random rotation and nested combinations. Sales, customer support, e-commerce sellers, social media managers — anyone can build their own input workflow with FastBoard. ■ Phrase Move — Bring Scattered Reusable Texts In All at Once Notes, chat history, support systems, old devices... it does not matter where your reusable phrases are scattered. - Bulk import: paste multiple lines at once, and FastBoard automatically splits them into separate phrases - Clipboard quick save: save the content you just copied into a collection directly from the keyboard ■ Unlimited Collections — Organized, Found in a Second One collection for support replies, one for quotes, one for daily use, one for personal. Categorize your phrases with no limits. Pair them with 16 Morandi color themes to find exactly the phrase you need at a glance. ■ iCloud Sync — Switch Devices Without Starting Over Phrases you created on your iPhone are instantly available on your iPad. Edit on multiple devices at the same time without overwriting each other. Your personal phrase library follows your Apple ID. ■ Privacy First — Your Data Belongs to You Installing a third-party keyboard raises privacy concerns. That's completely fair. All phrases are stored only on your device and in your private iCloud — never uploaded to third-party servers. This is a one-person indie keyboard. No investors, no ads, no tracking. 4.9 stars on the App Store. Over 1,800 real ratings. 13 languages supported. [ Free to Start ] Includes 2 collections, 5 phrases each, plus basic date, time, and current-coordinate dynamic phrases. [ Pro — Buy Once, Own It Forever ] No subscription. No monthly fee. No annual fee. No auto-renewal. Full access: - Unlimited collections and phrases - All 20 built-in + custom dynamic phrases - iCloud sync across devices - 16 color themes - Ongoing updates Questions or suggestions? Reach out: apple.tw.joe@gmail.com

About

Copyboard

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
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Copyboard is a text snippet and clipboard utility for everyday typing. Save the words, templates, symbols, and formats you use often, then copy or insert them whenever you need them. Use it for addresses, contact details, writing templates, repeated replies, order information, timestamps, or special characters that are inconvenient to type on a phone. Key features: - Create your own reusable text snippets and copy them with a tap - Review clipboard history and reuse previously copied text - Use built-in common phrases, special symbols, and date/time formats - Access Copyboard content from more places with the keyboard extension - Customize keyboard extension display style and input order - Sync custom items with iCloud when enabled for use across devices Copyboard is designed for anyone who fills in forms, writes repeated content, manages common replies, or simply wants a cleaner way to handle text on iPhone and iPad. The app is mainly designed for local use. When iCloud sync is enabled, custom items sync through your iCloud account; clipboard history is not included in iCloud sync. Network access may be used for basic usage statistics. Questions or feedback are welcome at fanthus@163.com.

Screenshots

FastBoard4 screens
Copyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FastBoard at none against Copyboard's shown. FastBoard also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (252 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FastBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Copyboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FastBoard against 4.7 for Copyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastBoard has 252 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of FastBoard's written reviews are positive against 71% of Copyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FastBoard versus Copyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastBoardCopyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (252 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better70.8% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung-I YuXiushan Fan

Customer experience

FastBoard

All ratings252 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%

Copyboard

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

FastBoard

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • A lot of bugs
  • Send and close keyboard function not implemented
  • No autocorrect when switching keyboards
  • Misses half the letters typed
  • Unable to load, tried multiple times to add keyboard

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow folders for different subjects
  • Allow folders to sort phrases
  • Leave off where you were instead of scrolling
  • Link program to cloud account for easy use across devices
  • Implement send and close keyboard function
Show 3 more
  • Optional snippet title field
  • Add iCloud sync
  • Match system English keyboard styling

Copyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FastBoard

One-time2
  • FastBoard Pro (Early Bird)$9.99
  • FastBoard Pro$14.99
2 purchases

Copyboard

One-time2
  • Copyboard unlock advertising$0.99
  • Copyboard VIP$0.99

Questions

Is FastBoard free?
FastBoard 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, FastBoard or Copyboard?
Copyboard is rated higher. FastBoard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Copyboard averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do FastBoard or Copyboard have ads?
Copyboard shows ads; FastBoard does not.
Which is updated more often, FastBoard or Copyboard?
FastBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, FastBoard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Copyboard on October 24, 2026.

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