Simple Preset Keyboard vs Tab Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Preset Keyboard
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Simple Preset Keyboard ships an update every 3 days, Tab Buddy every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple Preset Keyboard | Tab Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duyo Son | Gamic Arts LLC |
In-app purchases
Simple Preset Keyboard
- Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
Tab Buddy
No in-app purchases
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