Comparison

WordBoard vs ℂKey

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

Head to head
About

WordBoard

This custom keyboard allows you to instantly insert saved text snippets, saving you time and effort. It works across all apps, offering smart templates and organization for your frequently used phrases, links, and more. New AI features can rewrite, translate, and transform text directly from your keyboard.

Highlights
  • Instant text snippet insertion
  • Customizable text shortcuts
  • Smart templates with variables
  • Organize snippets into folders
  • Works in any app
  • AI-powered text transformation
Features
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Hate typing the same thing over and over on your iPhone? WordBoard is a custom keyboard that lets you copy, paste, and insert text snippets instantly so you can type faster everywhere. Save phrases, quick replies, contact details, hashtags, templates, or entire messages and insert them directly from your keyboard in any app. One tap. Done. Featured in Best Apps for iOS 26 — Apple FOR FAST TYPING ON IPHONE Stop switching between Notes and your keyboard. WordBoard keeps your most used text always one tap away so you can reply faster, stay consistent, and avoid mistakes. ONE KEY FOR COPY AND PASTE Create keys that instantly insert: * Common phrases and responses * Email addresses and phone numbers * Business details and links * Customer support replies * Hashtags and captions * Text snippets and templates * Your favorite images & GIFs Power users save dozens of snippets and never retype the same thing again. KAOMOJI & EMOTICONS Browse and insert hundreds of kaomoji and emoticons directly from your keyboard. No copy-pasting from other apps. IMAGES & GIFS Save and insert images and GIFs directly from your keyboard. Perfect for reaction images, logos, signatures, or anything you send repeatedly. SMART TEMPLATES AND VARIABLES Use dynamic placeholders like {{ DATE }} or {{ CLIPBOARD }} and WordBoard automatically fills them in when you paste your text. AI KEYS On Apple Intelligence compatible devices, WordBoard can rewrite, translate, and transform text directly from your keyboard. FOLDERS AND ORGANIZATION Organize your snippets into folders for work, personal use, social media, or customer support so everything is easy to find while typing. WORKS IN EVERY APP WordBoard works anywhere the iOS keyboard works, including Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, Notes, and more. Switch instantly between the standard keyboard and WordBoard while typing. WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING This is such a practical keyboard for those that constantly use the same wording. Formatting stays intact and it saves so much time. So convenient. I used to copy and paste from Notes all day. Now everything is one tap. Best shortcut keyboard ever. If you repeat phrases, this is the fastest way to type on iPhone. SAVE TIME. TYPE FASTER. WordBoard is the fastest way to copy, paste, and insert text snippets on iPhone and iPad. Start with 6 free keys or upgrade to Pro for unlimited keys, hashtag imports, and contact info integration. To enable the keyboard, allow Full Access in Settings. This only allows WordBoard to share data between the app and the keyboard. WordBoard does not use network access to collect your data. Download WordBoard today and type faster with instant copy and paste, text snippets, and smart shortcuts. FAQ What is WordBoard? WordBoard is a custom iOS keyboard that lets you copy, paste, and insert saved text snippets directly while typing. How does WordBoard help me type faster on iPhone? Instead of retyping or switching apps to copy and paste, WordBoard inserts your saved text with a single tap. Is WordBoard good for copy and paste on iPhone? Yes. WordBoard is designed to make copy and paste faster, easier, and more organized than using Notes or the clipboard alone. Can I use WordBoard for text snippets and templates? Yes. WordBoard lets you create reusable snippets, templates, and quick replies that work in any app. Does WordBoard work in all apps? Yes. WordBoard works anywhere the iOS keyboard works. Is WordBoard better than iOS text replacement? WordBoard keeps formatting, supports folders, templates, variables, and does not require remembering shortcuts. Is WordBoard free? WordBoard includes 6 free keys. You can upgrade to Pro for unlimited keys and advanced features. Does WordBoard collect my data? No. WordBoard does not collect or transmit your data.

About

ℂKey

Create and customize your own keyboard layouts with unique keys and multiple panes. Ideal for specialized typing needs like math, science, or unique character sets. Includes a Unicode character picker and editing tools.

Highlights
  • Create custom keyboard keys
  • Organize keys into multiple panes
  • Built-in Unicode character picker
  • Editable text view for testing
  • Pre-made layouts (QWERTY, Dvorak, Maths)
  • Alternate key forms
  • Advanced key editing and batch operations
Features
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Build your own keyboard - you choose the keys! Great for maths & science work, fans of more obscure keyboard layouts, or just better expressing yourself. Scroll down for an overview of the premade layouts and a detailed feature breakdown. NOTES • Add the keyboard by navigating to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard… • Unicode characters may not display correctly in some fonts. • Check out the subreddit at reddit.com/r/ckey/ OVERVIEW • Add keys to your keyboard, which can type any text of any length. • Organise related keys into multiple pages (‘panes’). • Includes handy editing features and plenty of options. • Built-in unicode character picker for finding new characters to add to your keyboard. • Editable text view for trying out your keyboard designs. DEFAULT LAYOUTS • QWERTY, Dvorak, Dvorak Left Handed - Layouts inspired by the originals, with an original collection of symbols. - Use a reduced number of keys to accommodate smaller screens. • Symbols: contains some more rarely used symbols not present on the standard layouts. • Maths: a layout designed for general maths, with digits, pi & infinity, and a wide set of operations. • Formal Languages: an example of a more complex, specialist layout. • Superscript & Subscript • x/y: all unicode fractions. FEATURES Keyboard: • Your keys - the main content of the keyboard. • Multiple panes, to organise related keys. • A space key. • Control keys: backspace, keyboard picker, dismiss, return. • Alternate key forms. - Hold a key to type it's alt form. - Use the alt key to temporarily switch the forms around. - Alternate forms could be capital letters, inverse operations, or something completely different. • Swipe left on the pane list to give your keys more room in longer typing sessions. - Swipe in from the left edge to bring the list back. App: • Edit panes and keys in a view resembling the keyboard itself. - Tap a key to change what it types: + Keys can type any number of any unicode characters, multiline text supported. + Optionally use a custom keycap, instead of showing the key's output. + Edit the alt mode version of the key by tapping with alt mode enabled. - Hold a key to bring up the edit menu: + Edit [with 1 selected] - bring up a larger version of the key editor. + Swap [with 2 selected] - switch the positions of two keys. + Gather [with >1 selected] - collect the selected keys at one spot. + Remove alt - remove the custom alt state, making the key match its normal state in alt mode. + Duplicate - quickly clone a key. + Cut, copy, and paste - use their established meanings (the pasteboard is shared between panes). + Delete - deletes a key. + Insert - inserts a key at the spot of the current selection. - Enter edit mode for serious changes: + Drag (before selecting anything) to reorder. + Tap keys to select/deselect them, then hold one to bring up the edit menu and perform a batch change. - Hold the + button to add a batch of keys, by splitting text into its individual characters (or unicode scalars). - Set the number of rows and columns in each pane by tapping the pane editor's title. • The unicode character map allows you to add a character to a key directly, or copy one to the clipboard. - Enter a search, or jump to a common region or known unicode codepoint. - Hold a character to view details. • Editable text view, for checking out how characters look at different font sizes and weight, or just testing your latest keyboard design. - Switch through iOS keyboard types. - Set the keyboard's return key type. - View the keyboard in light & dark variations. - Set text font, alignment, and size. • Export individual panes, or your whole keyboard, for sharing or backup. - Creates a .ckey file (uses .plist format). - Use iOS's ‘Open In…’ feature to load the file back into the app. • Additional options to customise the look and feel of the keyboard.

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
ℂKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordBoard at 4.9 against ℂKey's 3.8. WordBoard also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 13). ℂKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, 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. WordBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ℂKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of WordBoard's written reviews are positive against 86% of ℂKey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WordBoard versus ℂKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardℂKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdJamie Froggatt

Customer experience

WordBoard

All ratings5,590 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

ℂKey

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

WordBoard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not switching back to default
  • Buttons/folders not saving/restoring properly
  • Crashes when adding large amounts of data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync across devices
  • Ability to attach files/photos
  • More color/customization options
  • Improved organization and folder management
  • Automatic backup and restore

ℂKey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$99.99
None

ℂKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ℂKey free?
ℂKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or ℂKey?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while ℂKey averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do WordBoard or ℂKey have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor ℂKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or ℂKey?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and ℂKey every 3 weeks. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on October 21, 2026 and ℂKey on October 16, 2026.

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