WordBoard vs TapText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant text snippet insertion
- Customizable text shortcuts
- Smart templates with variables
- Organize snippets into folders
- Works in any app
- AI-powered text transformation
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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.
TapText
This utility app provides a custom keyboard for quick access to saved text snippets, photos, and GIFs. Organize your reusable content into categories for fast insertion into any app. It prioritizes user privacy with on-device storage.
- Custom keyboard for reusable content
- Save text, photos, and GIFs
- Organize content into categories
- Optional typed triggers for shortcuts
- On-device privacy for shortcuts
- JSON backup and import
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TapText is a custom iPhone and iPad keyboard that puts your reusable text, photos, and GIFs one tap away. Save replies, addresses, links, sign-offs, meeting details, and other phrases in organized categories. Switch categories from the keyboard, then tap a clearly labeled shortcut whenever you need it. TEXT, PHOTO, OR GIF • Text shortcuts insert directly at the cursor. • Photo and GIF shortcuts copy their content so you can paste it into the destination app. • Optional typed triggers help you find and use longer shortcuts quickly. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE • Create labels that are easy to recognize on the keyboard. • Type emoji directly in a label when it helps. • Reorder shortcuts and organize them into categories. • Preview your keyboard before using it in another app. • Save selected text through the TapText Share extension. • Export a readable JSON backup of portable shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your shortcuts stay in TapText's on-device shared storage. TapText never reads or sends what you type. Full Access is requested only for features that need clipboard, selected-text, media, or network access, and you can keep using text shortcuts without enabling it. FREE TO START The free tier includes one category and up to five shortcuts. TapText Unlimited is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks additional categories, up to 30 shortcuts per category, and JSON import. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: WordBoard at 5.6K against TapText's 1. TapText's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. WordBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TapText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WordBoard against 5.0 for TapText. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordBoard has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, TapText weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordBoard | TapText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.6K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bytesize Systems Pty Ltd | Shivasubramaniam Kavindpadi |
Customer experience
WordBoard
TapText
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
TapText
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WordBoard
- Monthly Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
- Annual Pro Subscription$49.991 Year
- Pro$99.99
TapText
- TapText Unlimited$4.99









