# WordBoard: Text Expander

> Snippets, Shortcuts & AI Keys

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id960167417](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id960167417)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id960167417`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bytesize Systems Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (5,570 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2015-02-04
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wordboard-text-expander/id960167417)
- **Website:** [http://www.bytesizeapps.net/wordboard\_keyboard/](http://www.bytesizeapps.net/wordboard_keyboard/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.bytesizeapps.net/wordboard\_privacy](http://www.bytesizeapps.net/wordboard_privacy)

## Description

**WordBoard** is a custom iPhone and iPad keyboard that helps you type faster with instant text snippets, shortcuts, and copy-and-paste keys. Save common phrases, quick replies, contact details, links, hashtags, captions, templates, images, and GIFs, then insert them with one tap in Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, Notes, and other apps.

Organize content into folders, use smart variables such as `{{ DATE }}` and `{{ CLIPBOARD }}`, and browse kaomoji and emoticons directly from the keyboard. On compatible devices, AI Keys can rewrite, translate, and transform text. WordBoard includes six free keys, with Pro offering unlimited keys, hashtag imports, and contact integration. The app does not collect or transmit your data.

## Rankings

- #23,911 — Overall
- #2 — text expander
- #6 — autocomplete
- #17 — expand
- #42 — paste

## Review summary

WordBoard saves time and boosts productivity with templates, strong customization, and reliable performance. Users praise cross‑device export and responsive support, plus the value of a lifetime purchase. Common drawbacks include occasional app integration issues (e.g., with Instagram/Facebook and after iOS updates), limited free options, the desire for built‑in syncing across devices, and variable support responsiveness. Overall, it’s a powerful time-saver for heavy repeat-text users, with room for smoother integration and pricing clarity.

### Pros

- Saves a lot of time by automating repetitive text with templates and snippets.
- Highly customizable and organized (folders, colors, and keyboard keys).
- Fast, reliable performance with no lag and quick access via the keyboard.
- Strong value; lifetime/one-time payment is considered worth it by many users.
- Cross-device usage and easy sharing/export of clips across iPhone and iPad.

### Cons

- Occasional instability/integration issues: stops working in apps like Instagram or Facebook and requires reload.
- Free tier is limited (only a small number of phrases) and promotional offers can be unreliable.
- Lacks seamless built-in syncing across devices; users must export or manually align clips.
- Keyboard integration/OS compatibility issues after iOS updates can prevent access.
- Support responsiveness can be inconsistent (some users report slow or no replies).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id960167417)