PhraseExpress vs Lactation Consultant Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhraseExpress
This app eliminates tedious typing by expanding abbreviations into longer text snippets. Organize and access frequently used phrases through a descriptive menu, syncing them across devices. It offers advanced macro features for customization and automation.
- Text expansion from abbreviations
- Snippet organization and access
- Sync snippets across devices
- Descriptive phrase menus
- Customizable keyboard with swipe gestures
- Advanced macro features (fill-ins, date calculations, translation)
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PhraseExpress Autotext is a text expander program and puts an end to tedious touch-typing. The App is completely free without feature or time restrictions as a free gift. There is no in-app purchase and the app does not expire. ● Organize & access frequently used text from a handy snippet menu. ● Expand autotext abbreviations into longer phrases. ● Sync snippets with other iOS devices or computers. THE PHRASEEXPRESS ADVANTAGE The unique phrase menu saves you from memorizing autotext abbreviations: ● Access over 600 phrases with just five taps! ● Descriptive menus instead cryptic shortcuts ● No more autotext cheat-sheets ● Fat-finger compatible large menus CUSTOM KEYBOARD FEATURES ● Swipe-up keys for upper case letters ● Swipe down keys for numbers or symbols ● Dedicated phrase menu for instant access ● Smart bar with auto-complete suggestions ADDITIONAL FEATURES Following macro features are also completely free: ● Fill-ins and input forms (without grid/dynamic forms) ● Custom time/date stamps ● Date/math calculations ● Nest & link phrases ● Multiple choice phrases ● Conditional phrases, random text variation ● Clipboard operations, counters and variables ● Phrase customization with user input ● Grid form input ● Dynamic form inputs ● Support for "DeepL" language translation service Important Limitations: ● Above macros are entered in the separate PhraseExpress Mac/Windows desktop version and can then be used on iOS. You cannot create macros in the iOS App! ● The PhraseExpress App does not support external hardware keyboards. ● The PhraseExpress iOS App does not support bitmaps in the text. ● This App is compatible with PhraseExpress for Windows v17 and compatible with PhraseExpress for Mac v6. ● The App is offered as a demonstration of our programming capabilities without any warranty/guarantee/support. Please use "as-is". We do not provide any support for this complimentary free software. Privacy Policy: Our App NEVER transmits any keyboard input, personal information and/or stored phrases to us. We are based in Germany, a country with one of the strictest privacy laws. Disclaimer: This App is not to be confused and not affiliated with the TextExpander App. TextExpander is a registered trademark of SmileOnMyMac, LLC.
Lactation Consultant Toolkit
This app provides lactation consultants with essential tools to manage client care. It features calculators for infant growth, weight, feeding amounts, and triple feeding schedules, along with metric conversion tools. Streamline your practice and enhance support for breastfeeding families.
- Infant growth tracking
- Newborn weight management
- Feeding amount recommendations
- Triple feeding schedule planner
- Weighted feeding measurement
- Metric conversion tools
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Empower your practice with Lactation Consultant Toolkit, a comprehensive suite of tools designed for Lactation Consultants and other professionals supporting breastfeeding families. Simplify your workflow and enhance client care with our easy-to-use calculators and resources, tailored for common scenarios faced in lactation support. Features include: * Growth Calculators: Track and analyze infant growth using birthdate or manual age entry. * Weight Management Calculators: Accurately track and analyze weight loss/gain in newborns. * Feeding Amount Recommendations: Quickly determine optimal feeding amounts. * Triple Feeding Calculator: Plan and track supplementation, nursing, and pumping schedules. * Weighted Feeding Calculator: Precisely measure milk transfer during feeds. * Metric Conversion Tools: Easily convert between metric and imperial measurements. * Settings Panel: Customize app behavior, including unit preferences (Metric Only mode). * User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for efficient use. * Reliable and Accurate Results: Tools developed with input from professionals. Streamline your practice, save time, and focus on what you do best—supporting breastfeeding families. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lactation Consultant Toolkit at 92% against PhraseExpress's 14%. Lactation Consultant Toolkit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). PhraseExpress's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lactation Consultant Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of PhraseExpress's written reviews are positive against 92% of Lactation Consultant Toolkit's.
PhraseExpress ships an update every 4 months, Lactation Consultant Toolkit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PhraseExpress | Lactation Consultant Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (62 ratings) | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bartels Media GmbH | Margaret Salty |
Customer experience
PhraseExpress
Lactation Consultant Toolkit
In-app purchases
PhraseExpress
No in-app purchases
Lactation Consultant Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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