Comparison

flick(フリック) vs Text Faces Keyboard

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

Text Faces Keyboard

Enhance your text conversations with a keyboard extension offering a variety of text-based emoticons and faces. Easily add unique expressions to your messages and spice up your chats.

Highlights
  • Text-based emoticons
  • Keyboard extension
  • Conversation enhancement
  • Easy to use
Features
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Say more than an emoji. Text Faces Keyboard puts 1,000+ curated kaomoji, ASCII art, and emoticons one tap away. Type expressive faces in Messages, social apps, games, notes, and anywhere third-party keyboards are supported. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • 1,000+ text faces across 39 moods and categories • Tap any face to copy it; heart the ones you keep coming back to • Favorites you save in the app are waiting in the keyboard • Built-in backspace—no keyboard switching just to undo • Long-press any face for a full-size preview • No Full Access required for the keyboard • Choose from alternate app icons MAKE A FACE THAT’S YOURS Kanimoji Lab builds faces three ways: • Shuffle until one feels right • Tweak any part—face, eyes, mouth, arms, extras • Describe a moment in your own words and let the Lab write it Save what you make and it joins your keyboard alongside the rest. FREE TO TRY. PRO FOREVER. Explore a generous free collection. Unlock Pro once to get the complete collection, custom face creation, every icon, and no ads. No weekly fee. No yearly subscription. HOW TO START 1. Open the app and choose your vibe 2. Add Text Faces Keyboard in Settings 3. Switch keyboards and tap a face Make every message feel more like you. (^_^)

Screenshots

flick(フリック)4 screens
Text Faces Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

flick(フリック) and Text Faces Keyboard both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Text Faces Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 63% of flick(フリック)'s. Text Faces Keyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown). flick(フリック)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Text Faces Keyboard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Text Faces Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: flick(フリック) has 61 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of flick(フリック)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Text Faces Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, Text Faces Keyboard every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
flick(フリック) versus Text Faces Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflick(フリック)Text Faces Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIO Inc.Swapnanil Dhol

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%

Text Faces Keyboard

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

Text Faces Keyboard

One-time3
  • Emoticon Pro Mini$2.99
  • Emoticon Pro Mega$3.99
  • Emoticon Pro Micro$4.99

Questions

Is flick(フリック) free?
flick(フリック) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Faces Keyboard free?
Text Faces Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, flick(フリック) or Text Faces Keyboard?
flick(フリック) is rated higher. flick(フリック) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Text Faces Keyboard averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do flick(フリック) or Text Faces Keyboard have ads?
flick(フリック) shows ads; Text Faces Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, flick(フリック) or Text Faces Keyboard?
flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, and Text Faces Keyboard every 13 months. Most recently, flick(フリック) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Text Faces Keyboard on October 25, 2026.

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