Comparison

flick(フリック) vs Symbol Keyboard for Message

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

Head to head
About

flick(フリック)

This keyboard app offers intelligent Japanese text input with AI conversion, a vast library of over 2 million emoticons and ASCII art, and customizable themes using your own images and videos. It aims to enhance your communication with expressive and context-aware typing.

Highlights
  • AI Japanese text conversion
  • 2 million+ emoticons and ASCII art
  • Customizable keyboard themes
  • Easy half-width katakana input
  • Context-aware predictive typing
Features
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[3 Key Features of flick] - AI Conversion: Intelligent Japanese text input fits the context, whether for casual chats with friends or professional business communication. - Emoticon Function: Search and use from over 2 million emoticons and ASCII art to express your feelings. - Theme Function: Create a one-of-a-kind keyboard using your favorite images and videos. It is easy to input half-width katakana and symbols such as heart and smile. [How to use] 1. Download. 2. Launch flick from the home screen icon. 3. Set up. [About AI Conversion] This function provides predictive conversion that considers context, which was challenging with traditional kanji conversion and Japanese input methods. Since this process is computationally intensive on smartphones, the conversion is handled by AI operated by IO Inc. on servers within Japan. Input data is processed solely by AI, with no human access. Additionally, this input key is used only for conversion purposes and not for any other use. All data utilized by the AI is processed exclusively within Japan and is promptly discarded after use. [How to Search Emoticons] 1. "わ", "ら", "う". 2. Tap the bear/search icon on the left side of the keyboard before committing. *:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。 [About Full Access] The full access is used for the following functions: - Searching and downloading emoticons. - Searching and downloading GIF images. - Using the preferences' values that are set on the preference screen. - (If AI conversion is enabled) Sending and receiving the AI kanji conversion. Please note that the AI conversion process does not share any sensitive data, including contact information, with external parties. [About the Dialog on Switching Full Access] "This could include sensitive information such as your credit card number or street address." This notification text is not a warning only for this app. This is an explanation of the risk of allowing full access to keyboard applications that have not been installed initially on the device. This is shown even for any other keyboard applications. Unlike a part of Chinese keyboard applications, this app does not collect sensitive information such as credit card numbers and addresses. *:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。 [FAQ] Q: Use an image in the background. A: Choose [Theme > My theme > Use own image]. Q: Change the background color. A: Choose [Theme > My theme > Color theme]. Q: Type the same character quickly. A: Choose [Setting > Software keyboard advanced settings > Input style > Flick]. Q: Change the font size of candidates. A: Choose [Setting > Font size of candidate words]. Q: Use the same key layout as iPhone A: Choose [Setting > Keyboard layout > iPhone]. Q: Use the same key layout as a smartphone A: Choose [Setting > Keyboard layout > 12 keys]. Q: Use new lines in LINE A: Open LINE and change the setting. *:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。 flick was developed based on Mozc, one of Google's OSS software. *:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。 [About Premium Service] Price and term: 240 yen / 6 months Service: Unlimited emoticon search, No ads [About AI Conversion] Price and term: 360 yen / 1 month Service: AI conversion and prediction -Billing Billing will be made to your iTunes account. - Automatic Renewal Details Unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before your current billing period ends, it will automatically renew. The renewal fee will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Cancellation Mid-Term Cancellation mid-term is not accepted. - Confirmation and cancellation of auto-renewal [AppStore > Your Account > Subscriptions] - Privacy Policy https://kaomoji.tokyo/privacy-policy/ - Terms of Use https://kaomoji.tokyo/terms_of_use/ *:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。*゚¨゚゚・*:..。 [Twitter/X] https://x.com/eqrobot

About

Symbol Keyboard for Message

Add over 10,000 special symbols and characters to your messages and social media profiles. Customize bios, posts, and texts to stand out and impress your friends. Works across all your favorite apps.

Highlights
  • 10000+ cool symbols
  • Customize social media bios
  • Use in all apps
  • Pimp Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
  • Create custom text messages
  • Personalize contact lists and calendars
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Coolest Symbol Keyboards for iOS! Input 10000+ Cool Symbols and pimp your instagram bios ,twitter profile, facebook, SMS, text! Impress your friends with special symbols and use it in your favourite social networking apps! Use in Everywhere, in twitter, instagram, texting and messaging ! You can also use it to customize your contact lists, calendar, folders, etc. Be COOL! Download Symbol Keyboard to access 10000+ symbols that work with all app! Write custom cool text messages to your friends with cool symbols keyboard.

Screenshots

flick(フリック)4 screens
Symbol Keyboard for Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symbol Keyboard for Message at none against flick(フリック)'s 3. Symbol Keyboard for Message also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 63%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. flick(フリック) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. Symbol Keyboard for Message asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for flick(フリック) against 4.7 for Symbol Keyboard for Message. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 74 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of flick(フリック)'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Symbol Keyboard for Message's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, Symbol Keyboard for Message monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
flick(フリック) versus Symbol Keyboard for Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflick(フリック)Symbol Keyboard for Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings)4.7 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIO Inc.山 钟

Customer experience

flick(フリック)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral15.3%
Negative22.2%

Symbol Keyboard for Message

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

flick(フリック)

Subscriptions3
  • プレミアムサービス$1.996 Months
  • Hidden Emoticon Key Service$1.991 Year
  • AI Prediction7 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Symbol Keyboard for Message

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is flick(フリック) free?
flick(フリック) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symbol Keyboard for Message free?
Symbol Keyboard for Message is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, flick(フリック) or Symbol Keyboard for Message?
flick(フリック) and Symbol Keyboard for Message are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 61 and 74 ratings respectively.
Do flick(フリック) or Symbol Keyboard for Message have ads?
Both flick(フリック) and Symbol Keyboard for Message show ads.
Which is updated more often, flick(フリック) or Symbol Keyboard for Message?
flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, and Symbol Keyboard for Message monthly. Most recently, flick(フリック) was updated on September 25, 2026 and Symbol Keyboard for Message on September 22, 2026.

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