Comparison

WordBoard vs IPA Phonetic Keyboard

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 save and instantly insert frequently used text snippets, phrases, and even images directly from your keyboard. It helps you type faster, maintain consistency, and avoid errors across all your apps.

Highlights
  • Save and insert text snippets
  • Customizable quick replies
  • Insert images and GIFs
  • Smart templates with variables
  • AI-powered text transformation
  • Organize snippets into folders
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

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

This free keyboard provides easy access to all IPA and extended IPA symbols. Its intuitive layout mirrors the IPA chart, making symbol input fluid and efficient for linguists, language learners, and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Full IPA chart (2020) symbols
  • ExtIPA chart (2016) symbols
  • Organized symbol sections
  • Intuitive symbol layout
  • Convenient input for common characters
  • Completely free, no ads
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Behold the first completely FREE IPA keyboard on the App Store designed for linguists, language learners, and hobbyists. It is designed to be lightweight and fluid, matching up to the user experience of the system emoji keyboard. =FEATURES= - Includes ALL symbols on the newest standard IPA chart (2020 ver.) - Includes most symbols (the ones available in Unicode) on the newest standard extIPA chart (2016 ver.) - Symbols are divided into sections just like the IPA chart(-duh!): consonants, non-pulmonic, other symbols, vowels, suprasegmentals, tones and word accents, and diacritics - Symbols are arranged naturally, with a layout designed for you to find the symbols you want more quickly (especially the vowels, it's cleverly designed to match the layout on the IPA chart) - Convenient input for "[]", "//", "~", "◌", space, and return on the top of the keyboard - Completely free, NO ADS =EXTERNAL LINKS= For more information on IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet The developer, Vince14Genius's GitHub: https://www.github.com/Vince14Genius/

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
IPA Phonetic Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: IPA Phonetic Keyboard at free against WordBoard's freemium. IPA Phonetic Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). WordBoard's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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. WordBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and IPA Phonetic 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

WordBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of WordBoard's written reviews are positive against 92% of IPA Phonetic Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, IPA Phonetic Keyboard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WordBoard versus IPA Phonetic Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardIPA Phonetic Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better4.5 (193 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better193
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdVincent Cai

Customer experience

WordBoard

All ratings5,600 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

All ratings172 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

WordBoard

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 🚀 Productivity booster
  • 👍 Customizable

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 💰 Expensive premium version
  • 🐛 Sync and backup issues
  • 🐛 Keyboard compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

From 193 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient IPA keyboard
  • 💡 Extensive IPA symbol coverage
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🤩 Great for linguistics and conlanging
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paid access for some symbols
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout could be more customizable
  • 🐛 Occasional keyboard switching issues
  • 🔇 Keyboard clicking sounds can't be disabled

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

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vowel [ʁ] displays incorrectly
  • Keyboard disappears after switching, requiring settings access to re-enable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add angle brackets and parentheses for orthographic notation
  • Implement a 'frequently used' section for common symbols
  • Allow users to rearrange the keyboard layout
  • Add support for laryngeal notation in Proto-Indo-European

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$99.99
3 purchases

IPA Phonetic Keyboard

One-time3
  • Donation: Buy me a drink$2.99
  • Obsolete/Non-Standard Symbols$5.99
  • Donation: Buy me a meal$9.99

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPA Phonetic Keyboard free?
IPA Phonetic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or IPA Phonetic Keyboard?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while IPA Phonetic Keyboard averages 4.5 from 193 ratings.
Do WordBoard or IPA Phonetic Keyboard have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor IPA Phonetic Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or IPA Phonetic Keyboard?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPA Phonetic Keyboard every 4 months. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPA Phonetic Keyboard on November 2, 2026.

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