FastBoard vs Mini Keyboard
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
Mini Keyboard
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미니키보드는 iPhone을 PC와 Mac의 무선 키보드, 트랙패드, 미디어 리모컨으로 변신시키는 앱입니다. 같은 Wi-Fi에 연결된 컴퓨터를 침대에서, 소파에서, 책상 반대편에서 자유롭게 조종하세요. [주요 기능] • 트랙패드 - 부드러운 마우스 이동, 클릭, 드래그, 스크롤 • 키보드 입력 - 한글/영문 텍스트 전송 (긴 메시지 작성에 좋음) • 단축키 그리드 - 자주 쓰는 키 조합을 버튼으로 (3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 사용자 정의) • 코딩 모드 - Mac/Windows 별 개발자 단축키 모음 • YouTube 모드 - 침대에서 영상 시청 최적 (재생/일시정지, 쇼츠 넘기기, 5초 되감기) • 가로 모드 - 화면 전체가 거대한 트랙패드로 변신 [지원 OS] • Mac (macOS 11 이상, Apple Silicon) • Windows 10/11 [시작하기] 1. PC에 미니키보드 서버를 설치하세요 (https://betaposlab.com 에서 무료 다운로드) 2. PC와 iPhone을 같은 Wi-Fi에 연결 3. 앱에서 '주변 컴퓨터 찾기' → 자동 연결 [보안] • 모든 통신은 같은 Wi-Fi 안에서만 (외부 서버 없음) • 6자리 PIN 인증 + 무차별 대입 방어 • 사용자 데이터는 수집/저장/공유하지 않습니다 [지원] 이메일: betapos@icloud.com 가이드: https://betaposlab.com/manual.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Keyboard at none against FastBoard's 1. FastBoard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Mini Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
FastBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Keyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FastBoard | Mini Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (252 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung-I Yu | changhyun kim |
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
Mini Keyboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FastBoard
- FastBoard Pro$14.99
Mini Keyboard
No in-app purchases









