Comparison

WordBoard vs Typewise Custom 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
Read full description

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

Typewise Custom Keyboard

This keyboard app is designed for smartphones, featuring a unique hexagonal layout for larger keys and fewer typos. It offers AI-powered editing tools, intuitive gestures, and robust privacy features, ensuring your typing data stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal layout for larger keys
  • AI-powered text editing (translate, proofread, adjust tone)
  • Intuitive swipe gestures for editing
  • Smart autocorrect that learns user habits
  • 100% privacy, no cloud data transmission
  • Support for 40+ languages simultaneously
Features
Read full description

FOUR times fewer typos and 100% privacy with the first keyboard made for your iPhone. Featured on: TechCrunch, Wired, Houston Chronicle, Esquire, Evening Standard, Tech Radar, Mac Observer, App Advice DID YOU KNOW? Current keyboards are based on the 140-year-old mechanical typewriter layout. Typewise is different. It’s the first keyboard that is specifically designed for smartphones. It’s revolutionary yet easy to use, and after a couple of messages you’ll love it. 4X FEWER TYPOS A recent study with 37,000 participants showed that on current keyboards 1 out of 5 words contains typos. With Typewise you finally get rid of these ARRGGHH-moments. Thanks to the hexagon layout, keys are 70% larger and much easier to hit. It helps you to make four times fewer typos. AI POWERED KEYBOARD All your editing needs are now met in one keyboard. It features the ability to translate, proofread, adjust tonality, shorten, extend and create inclusive language with just one click. INTUITIVE GESTURES Swipe up to capitalize a letter, swipe left to delete or swipe right to restore. It's as simple as that. SMART AUTOCORRECT Stop getting annoyed by wrong autocorrections or senseless predictions. Typewise learns what you type and helps you write that perfect sentence. 100% PRIVACY What you write is personal. That's why the keyboard does NOT require “full access” and none of your typing data is transmitted to the cloud. To improve tutorial, game and settings in the app, we rely on basic and anonymous usage tracking, which can be turned off completely using the offline mode feature. The keyboard itself is not tracked at all. https://typewise.app/privacy-policy-app/ SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGES Having to switch between different languages is cumbersome. With Typewise you can write in all your languages at once. Choose from 40+ languages and type in the accents you really need. Typewise supports: - English (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada) - Afrikaans - Albanian - Basque - Breton - Catalan - Croatian - Czech - Danish - Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands) - Estonian - Filipino - Finnish - French (France, Canada, Switzerland) - Galician - German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) - Hinglish - Hungarian - Icelandic - Indonesian - Irish - Italian - Latvian - Lithuanian - Malaysian - Norwegian - Polish - Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) - Romanian - Serbian - Slovak - Slovene - Spanish - Swedish - Swiss German - Turkish GET MORE WITH TYPEWISE PRO - Type in multiple languages without switching - Get personalized word suggestions - Additional 16 awesome themes - Create your own text replacements - Turn on key vibration - Turn on tablet mode - Change swiping behavior - Change space button sensitivity - Automatically go back to letters after a space - Flick down to undo auto corrections Typewise PRO is a service that costs $1.99 per month or $9.49 per year (prices vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Review our terms of use: https://typewise.app/terms-of-use-ios/ SUPPORTED DEVICES Typewise is optimized for iPhones with iOS 13 or later.

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
Typewise Custom Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WordBoard at 4.9 against Typewise Custom Keyboard's 3.7. WordBoard also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Typewise Custom Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Typewise Custom Keyboard sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 857, 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 42% of Typewise Custom Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Typewise Custom Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WordBoard versus Typewise Custom Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardTypewise Custom Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better3.7 (857 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better857
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdTypewise AG

Customer experience

WordBoard

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

Typewise Custom Keyboard

All ratings846 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews561 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral20.1%
Negative37.4%

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

Typewise Custom Keyboard

From 857 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique hexagon keyboard layout
  • 👍 Larger keys for easier typing
  • ✨ Customizable themes and vibration
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused, offline operation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🤯 Steep learning curve for new layout
  • 💰 Subscription model, features locked behind paywall
  • 🤖 Unreliable autocorrect and word prediction

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

Typewise Custom Keyboard

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard disappearing or not showing up in apps
  • Cursor control and backspace issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Incorrect capitalization and punctuation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe-to-type functionality
  • Customizable key layouts
  • Improved autocorrect and word suggestions
  • Support for more languages and scripts

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WordBoard

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

Typewise Custom Keyboard

Subscriptions10
  • Typewise PRO (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$6.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial5 variants$9.491 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)1 Month trial$9.491 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • Typewise PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$12.491 Year
One-time2
  • Typewise PRO (Lifetime)$10.99
  • Typewise PRO (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Typewise Custom Keyboard free?
Typewise Custom Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or Typewise Custom Keyboard?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Typewise Custom Keyboard averages 3.7 from 857 ratings.
Do WordBoard or Typewise Custom Keyboard have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor Typewise Custom Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or Typewise Custom Keyboard?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Typewise Custom Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Typewise Custom Keyboard on November 2, 2026.

Other comparisons