# Text Shortcuts: Auto Replace

> Save typing time with custom shortcuts for frequently used phrases!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soosu.replace](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soosu.replace)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.soosu.replace`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Soosu Studio, Inc
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 33,348
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (145 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2022-05-04
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soosu.replace)
- **Website:** [https://soosu.studio](https://soosu.studio/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://soosu.studio/r-privacy-policy](https://soosu.studio/r-privacy-policy)

## Description

Text Shortcuts: Auto Replace helps you type faster by letting you create and manage custom abbreviations that auto-expand into full phrases as you type. Use app-wide shortcuts or tailor them to work only in specific apps to avoid conflicts, and explore a set of predefined shortcuts you can customize.

Real-time text suggestions, easy enable/disable controls, and secure on-device processing with the Accessibility Service API make this a productive writing companion. Note that entered text is analyzed locally for replacement, not sent to servers, and the core functionality depends on the required permission.

## Rankings

- #354,348 — Overall
- #1 — replace

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.soosu.replace.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally appreciate Text Replace as a simple, free tool that effectively saves time and assists specialized text replacement needs, such as conlangs. However, multiple reviews mention frequent ads without an option to remove them, lack of backup and restore features, and technical glitches including crashes and improper functioning on some devices or apps. Issues with overlapping replacements also cause problems. Despite this, the app works well on certain Android versions and devices, earning gratitude from users.

### Pros

- App is simple and useful for text replacement.
- Saves time and works well for language or conlang text replacement.
- Works well on some newer Android versions after initial issues.
- Free app with short ads.
- Users express gratitude and find it handy.

### Cons

- Lack of backup and restore options for replacements.
- Ads appear frequently and no in-app purchase option to remove them.
- Some crashes or app failures especially on certain devices or after restarts.
- Issues with overlapping shortcuts causing incorrect replacements.
- Not working properly on certain devices or specific applications like YouTube search.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soosu.replace)