Comparison

Simple Preset Keyboard vs Tab Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Preset Keyboard

Features
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Save once. Reply in one tap. Tired of typing the same messages again and again? Simple Preset Keyboard helps you save frequently used phrases, organize your favorite replies, and insert them directly from your iPhone keyboard. From customer messages to everyday conversations, keep the words you use most just one tap away. KEY FEATURES One-Tap Preset Replies Save frequently used messages and insert them instantly without retyping. Quick Search & Favorites Find the right phrase quickly. Mark your most-used messages as favorites for easy access. Clipboard History Keep recent copied text handy and reuse it from your keyboard. Clipboard saving is optional and can be turned off. Create & Organize Save, edit, and manage your own collection of reusable messages. English, Korean & Japanese Keyboards Type in English and Korean, or add the optional Japanese keyboard in settings. Japanese supports 12-key flick input and offline kanji conversion using an on-device dictionary. Emoji Keyboard Add the optional emoji keyboard to access 225 emoji across eight categories. Your Keyboards, Your Order Arrange your keyboards in settings and switch with a tap or swipe. On the Japanese keyboard, use short flicks to select characters and longer horizontal slides to switch keyboards. Instant Character Previews See an enlarged character as soon as you touch an English or Korean character key. Japanese keys show directional character choices and highlight your selection. iCloud Sync Synchronize your saved presets through iCloud when available. PERFECT FOR • Customer service and business replies • Online shopping and shipping updates • Email greetings and signatures • Addresses and frequently used information • Appointment confirmations • Everyday messages and quick responses FREE & PRO Start free with up to 5 saved presets and 3 visible clipboard history items. Upgrade with the yearly Pro subscription to unlock: • Up to 20 saved presets • Up to 20 visible clipboard history items • Additional preset tabs Pro is an auto-renewing annual subscription. The applicable price is displayed before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. GET STARTED 1. Save your frequently used phrases. 2. Add Simple Preset Keyboard in iPhone Settings. 3. Switch to the keyboard in a supported app. 4. Tap a phrase to insert it. Add Japanese and emoji keyboards and customize keyboard order in the app’s settings. Some clipboard features require Full Access permission. The app does not automatically capture everything copied across iOS while running in the background. Less typing. Faster replies. More time for what matters.

About

Tab Buddy

This app helps musicians practice songs by displaying text-based or PDF tab files. Users can adjust scrolling speed, zoom, and font size for an optimal practice experience. It supports various instruments and offers a clean interface for easy file import and playback.

Highlights
  • Open .txt or .pdf tab files
  • Adjustable scroll speed
  • Pinch-to-zoom for font size
  • Clean, easy-to-read interface
  • Simple file importer
  • Support for monospaced text and PDF
Features
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Tab Buddy makes practicing your favorite songs easier than ever. Open text-based or PDF tab files, set your ideal scrolling speed, and focus on playing. Whether you're practicing guitar, bass, or other instruments, Tab Buddy keeps your sheet music moving smoothly in front of you. Features: - Open .txt or .pdf tab files instantly - Adjustable scroll speed for perfect practice tempo - Pinch-to-zoom to adjust font size dynamically - Clean, easy-to-read interface - Simple file importer — pick and play - Support for both monospaced text tabs and PDF sheet music - Designed for both iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Simple Preset Keyboard4 screens
Tab Buddy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tab Buddy at none against Simple Preset Keyboard's 1. Simple Preset Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Preset Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Tab Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Preset Keyboard ships an update every 3 days, Tab Buddy every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Preset Keyboard versus Tab Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Preset KeyboardTab Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuyo SonGamic Arts LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Preset Keyboard

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
None

Tab Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Preset Keyboard free?
Simple Preset Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tab Buddy free?
Tab Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Preset Keyboard or Tab Buddy have ads?
Neither Simple Preset Keyboard nor Tab Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Preset Keyboard or Tab Buddy?
Simple Preset Keyboard ships an update every 3 days, and Tab Buddy every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Preset Keyboard was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tab Buddy on October 30, 2026.

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