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24 alternatives to TextExpander for iPhone

Snippets that expand to phrases (keyboard for iOS 8)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TextExpander for iPhone launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Snipboard▲136

   iOS8 keyboard for text snippet shortcuts

   2014 · hipolabs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   TypeSnippets▲89

   Keyboard that types for you. Text snippets for iOS.

   2015 · typesnippets.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Type▲103

   Custom keyboard creator for iOS 8

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   TextExpander.com▲122

   Keyboard shortcuts updated across all your devices

   2016 · textexpander.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ScribbleBoard▲126

   iOS8 Keyboard for hand drawing your messages

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Grammarly Keyboard for iOS▲599

   Grammarly launches new iOS keyboard for better writing

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TextExpander▲26

   Expandcustom keyboardshortcuts in2 frequentlyused text+photo

   2014 · textexpander.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   OftenType▲90

   iOS keyboard for frequently used text & phrases

   2014 · oftentype.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Reboard▲152

   Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

   2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Typinator 10 ▲105

    The fast and private text expander for macOS and iOS

    Mar 2026 · ergonis.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Clarity Keyboard▲63

    You usually only need a few different replies

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    TextFaces KeyBoard▲75

    Send awesome TextFaces from your KeyBoard (⌐■_■)

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Emoji++▲94

    The Fast Emoji Keyboard for iOS 8

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Snippety▲69

    Snippety is my most important project - an advanced, 100% native text expander for Mac and iPhone. I originally started building it for myself, but over time I decided to make it useful for others too. I've really enjoyed working on this app, and in March I quit my job to take some time to rest and focus more on Snippety. Since then, I've added a lot of features, including a compact interface, conditional blocks, a CLI, and more. I've created and maintained this app from top to bottom all by myself :). Snippety is free to try, and I also offer a one-time purchase with lifetime updates. It's…

    2022 · snippety.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    TextExpander▲5

    Type quicker with text snippets.

    2016 · textexpander.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Take Control of TextExpander▲66

    ebook detailing how to get the most out of TextExpander

    2015 · takecontrolbooks.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    RapKey▲159

    An iOS keyboard that allows you to send rap lyrics easily

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Word Flow 2.0▲80

    Blazing fast keyboard for iOS now with GIFs and more

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Next Keyboard for iPhone▲168

    The keyboard that fixes all the Shift you hate (pre-launch)

    2014 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Often▲147

    Search, collect & share lyrics, right from your keyboard

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    DyslexiaKey▲87

    Dyslexic friendly iOS keyboard

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Translator Keyboard▲194

    iOS app translates as you type into one of 44 languages

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Emojiyo Keyboard▲105

    Super-powered Emoji keyboard for iOS8

    2014 · mustips.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Clips▲91

    Copy and paste anywhere with iOS 8 widget & keyboard

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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