Comparison

WordBoard vs Keybuild

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

Keybuild

Design and customize your own touchscreen keyboard. Choose layouts, assign custom functions to keys, and organize them into multiple panes for easy switching. Tailor your keyboard for specific tasks or personal preferences.

Highlights
  • Customizable keyboard layouts
  • Assign custom text/symbols to keys
  • Support for letters, symbols, and emoji
  • Multiple keyboard panes
  • Stack-based layout system
  • Layout options like Qwerty, Azerty, Colemak
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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Build your own keyboard! Touchscreen keyboards don't need to be one-size-fits-all, so let's change that! With Keybuild, you choose the layout, the keys, everything. Keys can be set up to type whatever you want! Letters, greek letters (ɑ, β, ɣ), maths symbols (π, ∫, ∑), arrows (↑→↓←), or even your favourite emoji can be added and organised depending on your needs. Create multiple ‘panes’, each containing keys arranged using a stack-based layout, and switch between them with either an automatic menu, or direct links. Add a small number row to your Qwerty keyboard, or have a try using Azerty or Colemak layouts. Build a keyboard that can keep up with your maths-heavy university course, or specialist profession. Or just make a dashboard for your favourite emoji. Or do all that and more, it's up to you! This app does its best to supports VoiceOver, and accessibility APIs. Technical note: This app is 99% SwiftUI, which is as close as you can get while we wait for the ‘SwiftUI Lifecycle’ to come to Custom Keyboard Extensions! SwiftUI powers this app's advanced functionality, as well as some of its more unusual bugs. :) Disclaimer: This iPad app is available on Apple Silicon Macs, but macOS currently does not support keyboard extensions. Still waiting for that tablet Mac!

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
Keybuild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WordBoard at Free against Keybuild's $3.99. WordBoard also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 45). Keybuild's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, 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

WordBoard is free to download; Keybuild costs $3.99 up front. WordBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Keybuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WordBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 45, 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 73% of Keybuild's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Keybuild fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WordBoard versus Keybuild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardKeybuild
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better4.2 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdJamie Froggatt

Customer experience

WordBoard

All ratings5,587 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

Keybuild

All ratings45 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.6%

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

Keybuild

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Highly customizable keyboard
  • 💡 Supports unconventional Unicode symbols
  • 🚀 Efficient for specific tasks
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💰 Worth the cost

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Extremely buggy
  • 🚫 Lacks autocorrect
  • ❓ No instructions or guidance
  • ⚠️ Security concerns with full access
  • 🐌 Sluggish on less powerful devices

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

Keybuild

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Editing one key on caps side also changes lower caps/symbols
  • App crashes when deleting a key
  • Full keyboard access warning
  • Bug: writing quickly with SHIFT pressed makes the second letter capital
  • Bug: if you write quickly with SHIFT pressed, the second letter can also become a capital letter
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  • Bug: combining unicode characters don't stack, they are placed next to each other
  • App crashes when converting text stack to key stack
  • Interface is laggy and sometimes crashes
  • Not listed in third party keyboards
  • Impossible to add keyboard
  • Doesn't work with Apple's own hardware keyboard
  • Backspace cant go fast
  • Shift pressed bug

Requested features

33 requests
  • Smoother layout switching
  • Separate keycaps for shift/no shift
  • Text replacement functionality
  • Select all + copy button
  • Adjusting key shape/color
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  • Better rendering for combining Unicode characters
  • Hold-down feature for multiple character versions
  • More 'squared' key options
  • Expanded key options on press and hold
  • RTL Keyboard Auto Alignment
  • Adjustable key font size
  • Themes for keyboards
  • 3D press support
  • Move/change special keys (shift, delete, return, 123, globe)
  • Hold for layer switch
  • Auto switch back to base layer
  • Ability to add Tab and Escape keys
  • Haptic feedback for long-press buttons
  • Delete a whole word action
  • Colorize buttons
  • Support multiple actions in a long-press menu
  • Cursor control (forward/backward words)
  • Text smaller on spacebar
  • Support for external keyboards
  • Add basic numeric keys
  • Add symbols button like default iOS keyboard
  • Auto correction
  • Word recommendations/spell checker
  • Backspace speed improvement
  • Support for moving the cursor forward and backward words similar to vim
  • Add basic extra features like swipe typing and auto corrections
  • Hold a letter key to make it hold shift or Ctrl or Cmd
  • Two keys in the gray header to see shift & unshift programming

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

Keybuild

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keybuild free?
Keybuild costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or Keybuild?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Keybuild averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.
Do WordBoard or Keybuild have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor Keybuild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or Keybuild?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keybuild fortnightly. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on October 18, 2026 and Keybuild on October 17, 2026.

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