Comparison
Fast Reply vs WordBoard
WordBoard and Fast Reply solve the same core problem - saved phrases on the iPhone keyboard - and both do it well. WordBoard is the stronger pick for emoji and kaomoji boards and offers a lifetime purchase. Fast Reply goes further on the things that matter for work replies: blanks filled in as you send, folders inside folders, iCloud sync, and handing a whole folder to a colleague by private link.
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Side by side
Only the axes where both apps' behaviour is documented. A row reads "Not confirmed" where WordBoard's listing did not state it either way - not as a No. "Coming soon" marks a Fast Reply capability that is built but not yet available in the shipped app.
| Capability | Fast Reply | WordBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Works as a keyboard in any app | Yes | Yes |
| Browse and tap a reply (no code to remember) | Yes | Yes |
| Type a short trigger and it expands | Yes | No |
| Fill-in-the-blank fields, filled as you send WordBoard has variables, but not the send-time guided fill Fast Reply uses. | Yes | Partly |
| Folders inside folders | Yes | No |
| Image or file attachments | Yes | Yes |
| iCloud sync across your devices Sync is offered but was not confirmed as full iCloud sync on the listing. | Yes | Partly |
| Shared library for a team | Coming soon | No |
| Hand a folder over by link | Yes | No |
| On-device AI rewording | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $19.99/year or $2.99/month | $7.99/month, $49.99/year, or $99.99 lifetime |
| Free tier | Keyboard and sending are free; five of your own replies to create | Six free keys |
Why you might pick WordBoard instead
WordBoard has a large, very positive user base, offers a one-time lifetime purchase instead of a subscription, and ships emoji and kaomoji boards that Fast Reply does not have at all. If you want to pay once, or you mainly want emoji, it is the better fit.
We would rather you ended up with the right tool than with ours. If the paragraph above describes you, buy theirs.
Where Fast Reply goes further
- Two ways to reach a reply. Type a short trigger and it expands, or browse a labelled list and tap - so forgetting the code costs you nothing.
- Blanks that fill as you send. One reply covers every conversation, instead of a dozen near-identical copies with the name changed.
- Folders inside folders. A library of hundreds stays navigable by client, property or project rather than turning into one long scroll.
- Attachments on a reply. Pin a logo, a price sheet or a link to a reply, so the follow-up file goes out with the message instead of thirty seconds after it.
- Hand a folder over by link. Send a private link and someone gets your whole folder - installing a shared folder is free. A shared team library for up to five people is coming soon.
- Private by default. Your replies stay on your phone. Nothing you type on the keyboard is logged or transmitted.
Questions
Is Fast Reply a good WordBoard alternative?
WordBoard and Fast Reply solve the same core problem - saved phrases on the iPhone keyboard - and both do it well. WordBoard is the stronger pick for emoji and kaomoji boards and offers a lifetime purchase. Fast Reply goes further on the things that matter for work replies: blanks filled in as you send, folders inside folders, iCloud sync, and handing a whole folder to a colleague by private link.
Why might I pick WordBoard instead?
WordBoard has a large, very positive user base, offers a one-time lifetime purchase instead of a subscription, and ships emoji and kaomoji boards that Fast Reply does not have at all. If you want to pay once, or you mainly want emoji, it is the better fit.
What does Fast Reply cost?
The keyboard and sending replies are free, including up to five replies of your own to create. Pro - unlimited replies, autotext expansion, fill-in-the-blank fields, attachments, iCloud sync and folder sharing by link - is $19.99 a year or $2.99 a month after a 7-day free trial.
Can I move my snippets over from WordBoard?
Paste them in. Fast Reply takes a block of pasted text and splits it into separate replies, so moving a set is a copy-and-paste job rather than re-typing everything one at a time.
Start with the replies you already send.
Then never type it again. Free to download, no account and no card - five replies of your own, and the keyboard in every app. Pro is $19.99 a year or $2.99 a month after a 7-day trial.
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