Comparison

flick(フリック) vs azooKey

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

azooKey

This app offers a highly customizable Japanese keyboard with advanced conversion and typing assistance. It features offline processing, user-defined layouts, and privacy-focused design. Enjoy effortless Japanese typing with personalized shortcuts and smooth cursor control.

Highlights
  • Neural kana-kanji conversion engine
  • Customizable key layouts and tabs
  • Live, real-time text conversion
  • Cursor movement and one-handed mode
  • Clipboard history and user dictionary support
  • Offline processing for privacy
Features
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—— azooKey - A Fully Customizable Japanese Keyboard —— High-accuracy conversion, deep customization, and live conversion—all in one app for effortless typing. Open-source, completely free, and built with a privacy-first design so you can use it with confidence. ▶ Cutting-Edge Conversion System ・Powered by “Zenzai,” our neural kana-kanji conversion engine ・Smarter, context-aware conversion that runs entirely offline ▶ Customization ・Edit anything from a single key to entire layouts ・Call up symbols, kaomoji, and snippets instantly with Custom Tabs ・Create GODAN or your own layouts with just a few taps ・Personalize the keyboard’s appearance with easy theming ▶ Live Conversion ・macOS-style real-time conversion optimized for iOS ・Our lightweight engine delivers fast, accurate text conversion ▶ Smooth Typing Assistance ・Hold the spacebar to move the cursor; hold Delete for one-stroke delete and undo ・One-handed mode, adjustable height, and text size for comfortable use on large screens ・Enlarge conversion candidates for quick confirmation of complex kanji ・Cursor movement by flick and a convenient Paste button are also supported ▶ Power-User Features ・Clipboard history saved automatically ・Full support for the iOS user dictionary ・Unicode conversion, half-width kana, random conversion, date insertion, and more advanced options ▶ Privacy & Trust ・Completely offline design that never collects your input ・Source code available on GitHub for anyone to inspect and improve ・No ads, no in-app purchases—every feature is free Supported OS: iOS / iPadOS 17.6 or later (latest version recommended) How to use: Download → Enable in the app → Select azooKey from the globe icon Try a typing environment tailored to you with azooKey.

Screenshots

flick(フリック)4 screens
azooKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: flick(フリック) at 4.7 against azooKey's 4.2. flick(フリック) also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 5). azooKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. flick(フリック) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. azooKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

flick(フリック) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: flick(フリック) has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of flick(フリック)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of azooKey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, azooKey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
flick(フリック) versus azooKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflick(フリック)azooKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews71.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIO Inc.Keita Miwa

Customer experience

flick(フリック)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral15.1%
Negative21.9%

azooKey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral17.3%
Negative11.5%

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

azooKey

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 azooKey free?
azooKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, flick(フリック) or azooKey?
flick(フリック) is rated higher. flick(フリック) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while azooKey averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do flick(フリック) or azooKey have ads?
flick(フリック) shows ads; azooKey does not.
Which is updated more often, flick(フリック) or azooKey?
flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, and azooKey every 3 weeks. Most recently, flick(フリック) was updated on November 1, 2026 and azooKey on November 3, 2026.

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