# FastBoard vs OneTap Replies

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastBoard | OneTap Replies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastboard-phrase-keyboard/id1462074199/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onetap-replies-notes-keyboard/id6742539362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Chung-I Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462074198) | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) |

## What reviewers say

### FastBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastboard-phrase-keyboard/id1462074199)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FastBoard Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for repetitive text
- 🚀 Works perfectly for property managers
- ✨ Amazing and free
- 💡 Helps with music IDs
- 👍 Good tool for poor typers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Trying to cash in with subscriptions
- 🐛 Many bugs
- 🤔 Security seemed questionable
- 🐛 No autocorrect when switching keyboards
- 🐛 Misses half the letters typed

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### OneTap Replies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onetap-replies-notes-keyboard/id6742539362)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant replies from any app, Save text templates, Store photos, videos, and files, Customizable keyboard, Organize with colored tags, Reduce typing time

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastBoard free?

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

### Is OneTap Replies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FastBoard or OneTap Replies?

FastBoard is rated higher. FastBoard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while OneTap Replies averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FastBoard or OneTap Replies have ads?

Neither FastBoard nor OneTap Replies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastBoard or OneTap Replies?

FastBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and OneTap Replies monthly. Most recently, FastBoard was updated on November 6, 2026 and OneTap Replies on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*