Comparison

flick(フリック) vs XPlainMe

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

XPlainMe

Features
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Reading an article and getting stuck on a concept? Hearing a word everyone seems to understand but you? XPlainMe explains any topic in seconds — exactly at your level. Ask your question. Choose how you want to understand: Like a child — simple, visual, no jargon Like a teenager — concrete, direct, with real-world examples Like an adult — precise, thorough, well-structured Like an expert — technical, nuanced, no shortcuts AI instantly generates an explanation built for you, with everyday analogies and language that truly matches where you are. What you can finally understand: An article about AI, finance, or quantum physics. A concept from class that never clicked. A topic everyone talks about but you never dared ask. Any curiosity of the moment. Science, history, technology, economics, philosophy, medicine — no field is out of reach when the explanation is tailored to you. XPlainMe helps you spend less time feeling lost, and more time truly understanding. Terms of Use: https://app.notion.com/p/XPlainMe-Terms-Privacy-3765537d0b0a80c494e1c931788673c0

Screenshots

flick(フリック)4 screens
XPlainMe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XPlainMe at none against flick(フリック)'s shown. flick(フリック)'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 XPlainMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
flick(フリック) versus XPlainMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflick(フリック)XPlainMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIO Inc.CHEULAH

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

XPlainMe

Subscriptions3
  • XPlainMe Weekly$2.997 Days
  • XPlainMe Monthly$5.991 Month
  • XPlainMe Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is flick(フリック) free?
flick(フリック) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XPlainMe free?
XPlainMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do flick(フリック) or XPlainMe have ads?
flick(フリック) shows ads; XPlainMe does not.

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