Comparison

WordBoard vs SnippetKeys

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

SnippetKeys

This keyboard extension allows you to save time by creating custom text snippets for frequently used phrases. Access your saved snippets instantly from any app, just like a standard keyboard. Organize and arrange your snippets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Custom text snippet creation
  • Instant phrase insertion
  • Organize snippets by pages
  • Drag-and-drop arrangement
  • Accessible in all applications
  • Local data storage
Features
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SnippetKeys is a keyboard extension designed to save your time. It expands iPhone or iPad keyboard with custom text snippets. Snippet is a piece of text or a phrase that you type often. These can be email addresses, signatures, billing info, message replies, business emails and canned responses, favorite emojis, current date/time, locations and directions or any other texts you use frequently. Your snippet is a button on SnippetKeys keyboard now. One key for one snippet, one key to instantly type one complete phrase. In SnippetKeys configuration application you can create as many keys as you want, organize them by pages and drag-and-drop to arrange. The keyboard extension contains all added snippets and is accessible in all applications just like the standard keyboard. To use the keyboard extension you need to enable it first: 1. Open Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards 2. Select “Add New Keyboard” 3. Locate and select SnippetKeys SnippetKeys is a utility keyboard and it doesn’t replace the standard one. You can use the standard keyboard for normal typing and quickly swap to SnippetKeys to insert canned phrases with one tap. PRIVACY POLICY We never transmit your snippets data or whatever you type off your device. All data is stored locally and will not leave your phone. Also, SnippetKeys keyboard extension does not require full access. It means everything you type is secured by iOS as well.

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
SnippetKeys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordBoard at 4.9 against SnippetKeys's 4.1. WordBoard also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 31). SnippetKeys's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SnippetKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of WordBoard's written reviews are positive against 74% of SnippetKeys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, SnippetKeys every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WordBoard versus SnippetKeys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardSnippetKeys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better4.1 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdSerhii Simkovskyi

Customer experience

WordBoard

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

SnippetKeys

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

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

SnippetKeys

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
1 purchases

SnippetKeys

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnippetKeys free?
SnippetKeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or SnippetKeys?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while SnippetKeys averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.
Do WordBoard or SnippetKeys have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor SnippetKeys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or SnippetKeys?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and SnippetKeys every 11 months. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on October 26, 2026 and SnippetKeys on October 24, 2026.

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