Comparison

WordBoard vs Literature Clock

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

Literature Clock

This app displays the current time using famous literary quotes. A home screen widget provides quick access to these time-based literary passages.

Highlights
  • Current time in famous quotes
  • Literary passages from well-known books
  • Home screen widget
  • Quotes from famous authors
Features
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See how current time was used in passages from well-known books by famous authors. Home Screen Widget puts the current time in quotes just a glance away.

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
Literature Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Literature Clock at none against WordBoard's 3. WordBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Literature Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WordBoard against 4.8 for Literature Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 78% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, Literature Clock every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WordBoard versus Literature Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardLiterature Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better4.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdFifteen Jugglers Software UG

Customer experience

WordBoard

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

Literature Clock

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

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

Literature Clock

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

Literature Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Literature Clock free?
Literature Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WordBoard or Literature Clock?
WordBoard is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Literature Clock averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do WordBoard or Literature Clock have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor Literature Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordBoard or Literature Clock?
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Literature Clock every 24 months. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on October 26, 2026 and Literature Clock on October 27, 2026.

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