# Fast Reply vs Snippet Keyboard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fast Reply at free against Snippet Keyboard's paid. Fast Reply also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Reply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Snippet Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast Reply holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Fast Reply's written reviews are positive against 89% of Snippet Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast Reply ships an update every 9 days, Snippet Keyboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Reply | Snippet Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-reply-saved-replies/id6448081847/reviews)** | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-keyboard-typeshelf/id6743344539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aryaman Sharda](https://appshunter.io/developer/651900313) | [Nikolai Rodionov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123457016) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Reply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-reply-saved-replies/id6448081847)

Streamline your communication by creating and sending frequently used messages quickly. Organize templates into folders and access them from any app with a custom keyboard. Save time on repetitive messaging tasks.

**Highlights:** Create and send messages quickly, Library of prewritten messages, Custom message creation, Organize messages into folders, Custom keyboard for access anywhere, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fast Reply Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Fast Reply Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Fast Reply Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Snippet Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snippet-keyboard-typeshelf/id6743344539)

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

**Highlights:** Custom text and image shortcuts, Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard, Custom keyboard access, Share reply collections, Typing speed test and time saved statistics, Group assignment and quick filters

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Reply free?

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

### Is Snippet Keyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Reply or Snippet Keyboard?

Fast Reply is rated higher. Fast Reply averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Snippet Keyboard averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.

### Do Fast Reply or Snippet Keyboard have ads?

Neither Fast Reply nor Snippet Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Reply or Snippet Keyboard?

Fast Reply ships an update every 9 days, and Snippet Keyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fast Reply was updated on October 9, 2026 and Snippet Keyboard on October 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.*