ShortKeys - Multi-line Text Expansion/Replacement

  • Advertiser: thechelsuk
  • Location: Anywhere
  • Salary / Price: Free (In-App Purchases)
  • Type: iPhone & iPad app (iOS 26.1+)
  • 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.