ShortKeys - Multi-line Text Expansion/Replacement
- Posted: 23 August 2026
- Closes: 23 February 2027
ShortKeys is a text expansion app for iOS that turns short custom shortcuts into full text as you type — saving time on repetitive typing, from email addresses and phone numbers to whole paragraphs and code snippets.
What It Does
- Adds a custom iOS keyboard so shortcuts expand automatically in any app, with haptic feedback and keyboard sounds
- Personalised hotkey button for quick access to a favourite symbol, choosing from 9 popular options
- Unlimited text expansion for frequently used text and snippets
- Standard smart keyboard behaviours: double-tap space for a period, auto-capitalisation, hold-to-repeat backspace
- Organise shortcuts with tags and pin your most-used collections to the home screen
- Syncs shortcuts and keyboard preferences across devices via iCloud
- Deep-link integration via URL schemes for use with Shortcuts and other automation apps
- Export shortcuts in JSON format for backup or sharing
- Light, dark, or system appearance modes with a customisable tint colour
Why you’ll like It
- Free plan covers up to 10 shortcuts — enough to try it properly before committing to anything
- Annual subscription removes the shortcut limit entirely for unlimited use
- Privacy first: all data stored locally and synced only through your own iCloud account, with no data collected or accessed by the developer
Good For
- Anyone who types the same things repeatedly — emails, addresses, phone numbers, boilerplate replies
- Developers wanting quick snippet or code expansion while typing on iOS
- People who want a personalised keyboard hotkey for a frequently used symbol
- Users who prefer their data to stay private and synced only through their own iCloud account
Download ShortKeys today and cut down on repetitive typing.