# WordBoard vs TapText

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordBoard | TapText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordboard-text-expander/id960167417/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptext-keyboard-shortcuts/id6802965283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bytesize Systems Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/650762528) | [Shivasubramaniam Kavindpadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815059461) |

## What reviewers say

### WordBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordboard-text-expander/id960167417)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Efficient
- 🚀 Productivity booster
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🐛 Sync and backup issues
- 🐛 Keyboard compatibility problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not switching back to default
- Buttons/folders not saving/restoring properly
- Crashes when adding large amounts of data

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices
- Ability to attach files/photos
- More color/customization options
- Improved organization and folder management
- Automatic backup and restore


### TapText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptext-keyboard-shortcuts/id6802965283)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapText Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordBoard free?

WordBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapText free?

TapText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WordBoard or TapText?

TapText is rated higher. WordBoard averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while TapText averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WordBoard or TapText have ads?

Neither WordBoard nor TapText shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordBoard or TapText?

WordBoard ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapText weekly. Most recently, WordBoard was updated on October 26, 2026 and TapText on October 8, 2026.

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