Comparison

flick(フリック) vs Symbol Keypad for Texting

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 Keypad for Texting

Easily insert a vast array of Unicode symbols and characters into your text messages and other applications. Explore thousands of symbols to express your information uniquely and enhance your communication.

Highlights
  • Access over 50,000 Unicode characters
  • Thousands of unique symbols available
  • Insert symbols into texts and other apps
  • Express information uniquely
  • Enhance communication with special characters
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Are you interested in Unicode symbols? There are over 50,000 characters and thousands of symbols. They can express your information totally.

Screenshots

flick(フリック)4 screens
Symbol Keypad for Texting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symbol Keypad for Texting at none against flick(フリック)'s 3. Symbol Keypad for Texting also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads 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. Symbol Keypad for Texting 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 Keypad for Texting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Keypad for Texting has 1.5K ratings behind it against 61, 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 81% of Symbol Keypad for Texting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, Symbol Keypad for Texting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
flick(フリック) versus Symbol Keypad for Texting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterflick(フリック)Symbol Keypad for Texting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (61 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings611.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — 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 Keypad for Texting

All ratings1,546 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

flick(フリック)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Symbol Keypad for Texting

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not showing up properly on iPad
  • Favorites and history not syncing correctly
  • Some symbols not displaying correctly after iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more symbols, especially common fractions and Egyptian hieroglyphics
  • Improve search functionality and navigation
  • Add iPad support and optimize the UI for larger screens
  • Allow customization of favorite symbols and their placement
  • Provide an option to disable the dark mode

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 Keypad for Texting

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 Keypad for Texting free?
Symbol Keypad for Texting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, flick(フリック) or Symbol Keypad for Texting?
flick(フリック) and Symbol Keypad for Texting are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 61 and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do flick(フリック) or Symbol Keypad for Texting have ads?
Both flick(フリック) and Symbol Keypad for Texting show ads.
Which is updated more often, flick(フリック) or Symbol Keypad for Texting?
flick(フリック) ships an update every 2 months, and Symbol Keypad for Texting fortnightly. Most recently, flick(フリック) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Symbol Keypad for Texting on September 19, 2026.

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