FastBoard vs OneTap Replies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-tap message sending
- Customizable text phrases
- Intuitive interface
- No ads
- Seamless keyboard switching
- Privacy-focused
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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
OneTap Replies
Instantly access saved text templates, photos, videos, and files from a custom keyboard. Save time by avoiding repetitive typing in any app, from messages to emails.
- Instant replies from any app
- Save text templates
- Store photos, videos, and files
- Customizable keyboard
- Organize with colored tags
- Reduce typing time
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Stop retyping the same messages in every conversation. Access your saved text templates and quick replies instantly from any app. Our smart custom keyboard saves you valuable time every single day. And it is not just text anymore. Keep your photos, videos, and files in the keyboard too: one tap copies the one you need to your clipboard, ready to paste into any chat. FEATURES • Reply to messages (chat, email, social media) instantly without retyping routine answers • Available everywhere; access your common replies and templates from the keyboard in any app • No app switching needed for common messages • Works with any app, WhatsApp, email, social media, and more • Reduce typing time from minutes to seconds • Save photos, videos, and files in your keyboard, not only text • One tap copies a photo, video, or document to your clipboard, then paste it into any conversation • Keep contracts, menus, price lists, portfolio shots or product photos always at hand • Add anything in seconds: type it, paste it from the clipboard, or share it into the app from Photos, Files, or any other app • Organize everything with colored tags and find the right one instantly We offer three auto-renewing subscription options: • Basic, a 1 Month subscription • Premium, a 12-month subscription Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled. • Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal for the amount of your current subscription within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. All costs for subscriptions are mentioned above. Privacy Policy https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://alexdenk.eu/subscriptions-terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FastBoard at 4.7 against OneTap Replies's 1.0. FastBoard also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (253 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FastBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OneTap Replies sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FastBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastBoard has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FastBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, OneTap Replies monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FastBoard | OneTap Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (253 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Chung-I Yu | Denk Alexandru |
Customer experience
FastBoard
OneTap Replies
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
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- Optional snippet title field
- Add iCloud sync
- Match system English keyboard styling
OneTap Replies
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FastBoard
- FastBoard Pro$14.99
OneTap Replies
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$12.99
- Lifetime Access$17.99
Questions
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