Comparison

WordBoard vs Macro Keyboard Prime

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

Macro Keyboard Prime

Features
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Stop copying and pasting. Start automating. Macro Keyboard Prime is the ultimate AI-powered custom keyboard and text expander that lets you paste snippets, autotype phrases, and run Claude AI prompts from any app on your iPhone. Whether you are replying to emails, writing code, or drafting release notes, your ultimate productivity templates are now just one tap away. Assign your favorite shortcuts to emoji keys and watch your mobile workflow move at lightspeed. Why Macro Keyboard Prime? - One-Tap Text Expander: Save your frequently used text, email templates, clipboards, and links as custom snippets. Tap an emoji to autotype them instantly into any text field. - Claude AI Integration: Connect your own Anthropic API key to unlock an advanced AI writer and assistant directly inside your iOS keyboard. - Claude Generate: Type a prompt, tap a key, and watch Claude stream a custom response directly into your active app in real-time. - Claude Transform: Highlight any rough text and instantly polish, summarize, or debug it using custom prompt templates. - Fully Customizable: Effortlessly manage, edit, and drag-to-reorder your macros using a beautiful dark-mode dashboard. Built for Power Users No more switching between apps to fetch templates or prompt an AI assistant. Macro Keyboard Prime puts a powerful prompt mapping engine and phrase template manager directly beneath your fingertips. Privacy-First Design Your data belongs to you. This custom keyboard operates with a secure, zero-logging architecture. Keystrokes are never tracked or stored. Your user-supplied Anthropic API key is securely encrypted inside your device’s native iOS Keychain. Text is transmitted directly to Anthropic only when you explicitly trigger an AI shortcut.

Screenshots

WordBoard4 screens
Macro Keyboard Prime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Macro Keyboard Prime at none against WordBoard's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Macro Keyboard Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WordBoard versus Macro Keyboard Prime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordBoardMacro Keyboard Prime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesize Systems Pty LtdReginald Chinthrajah

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

Macro Keyboard Prime

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

Macro Keyboard Prime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordBoard free?
WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macro Keyboard Prime free?
Macro Keyboard Prime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordBoard or Macro Keyboard Prime have ads?
Neither WordBoard nor Macro Keyboard Prime shows ads.

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