# ShortKeys: Text Expansion

> Custom Keyboard for Snippets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6755919256](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6755919256)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6755919256`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mat Benfield
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2025-12-02
- **Size:** 5.39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortkeys-text-expansion/id6755919256)
- **Website:** [https://thechels.uk/projects/shortkeys](https://thechels.uk/projects/shortkeys)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thechels.uk/app/privacy](https://thechels.uk/app/privacy)

## Description

Type less, say more. Build a custom keyboard that expands your shortcuts into full sentences, emails, and code snippets - instantly, on any app, synced via iCloud.

Stop typing the same thing twice.

ShortKeys is a text expansion keyboard for iOS. Create custom ShortKeys that instantly expand into full text — emails, addresses, phone numbers, code snippets, whole paragraphs — right as you type, in any app.

FEATURES
• Custom iOS Keyboard — your ShortKeys expand automatically as you type, with haptic feedback and keyboard sounds
• Customisable Hotkey — a personalised key for quick access to your favourite symbol, from 9 popular options
• Unlimited Text Expansion — from a quick email sign-off to entire paragraphs
• Smart Keyboard Features — double-tap space for a period, auto-capitalisation, hold-to-repeat backspace, and the standard behaviours you expect
• Smart Organisation — tag your ShortKeys and pin your most-used collections to the home screen
• iCloud Sync — your ShortKeys and keyboard preferences sync automatically across devices
• Deep Link Integration — connect ShortKeys to Shortcuts and other automation apps
• Backup & Restore — export your ShortKeys as JSON to keep safe or share
• Custom Appearance — light, dark or system mode, with a tint colour to match your style

FREE PLAN
Get started with up to 10 ShortKeys at no cost — enough to try text expansion and manage your essentials.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION (£7.99/year)
Unlock unlimited ShortKeys and support continued development.

TIP JAR
Enjoying the free version? Leave a Small Coffee (£1.99) or Medium Coffee (£3.99) tip. Tip supporters get 5 bonus ShortKeys (15 total) — no subscription needed.

PRIVACY FIRST
All data is stored locally on your device and synced securely through your own iCloud account. We don't collect, store, or have access to your ShortKeys or personal information.

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeif
Privacy Policy: https://thechels.uk/app/privacy

## Rankings

- #1,823,045 — Overall

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