Use WordBoard on both iPhone and iPad without losing your keys
If you use WordBoard on an iPhone and an iPad, you do not need to buy Pro twice or rebuild your keys from scratch on the second device. Here is what actually carries over automatically, what you back up manually, and how to move keys between devices.
Quick answer
WordBoard Pro is a single purchase tied to your Apple ID, so it unlocks on both iPhone and iPad at no extra cost once you restore it on the second device. Your keys are not copied over automatically the moment you install the app. To bring them across, use iCloud Cloud Backups to restore or merge your full set, or export and share individual keys manually.
One purchase, both devices
WordBoard Pro does not require a second purchase for a second device. As long as you are signed in to the same Apple ID (called an iTunes account in the restore flow) on both your iPhone and iPad, you can unlock Pro on the new device using Restore Purchases instead of buying again.
- Install WordBoard on the second device.
- Make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID you used for your original purchase.
- Open WordBoard and use the Restore Purchases option.
- Pro unlocks on the new device once the purchase is verified.
Bringing your keys to a second device
Restoring your purchase unlocks Pro features, but it does not by itself bring across the keys, folders, and templates you built on your first device. WordBoard gives you two ways to do that, and they solve slightly different problems.
Option 1: Back up and restore with iCloud
WordBoard can back up your keys to iCloud and restore them on another device. Go to the More tab, then Cloud Backups, to find a backup and either merge it with what is already on the new device or replace the device's keys with the backup entirely. This is the right option when you want your whole keyboard, folders included, moved over in one go.
Option 2: Export and share specific keys
If you only want to bring across a handful of keys, rather than your entire library, export them instead. Tap the plus button in the top right, then Export, and choose how to share the resulting file. On the receiving device, open the shared file and select Copy to WordBoard to import it. This is useful for sharing a folder of templates with a teammate, not just moving your own keys between your own devices.
Is this the same as automatic sync?
Not quite, and it is worth being clear about the difference. WordBoard's iCloud backups and manual export are both something you trigger yourself: back up when you want a snapshot saved, restore or merge when you want it applied to a device. Keys you add on your iPhone do not silently and instantly appear on your iPad in the background. If you add a lot of new keys on one device, get in the habit of taking a fresh backup before you sit down at the other one.
FAQ
- Do I have to pay for WordBoard Pro twice for iPhone and iPad? No. Pro is tied to your Apple ID, so Restore Purchases unlocks it on a second device at no extra cost.
- How do I move all my keys to a new device? Use Cloud Backups in the More tab to back up on the first device, then restore or merge that backup on the second device.
- How do I share just one folder of keys instead of everything? Use the Export option from the plus button, share the file, then open it on the other device and choose Copy to WordBoard.
- Do my keys sync automatically between iPhone and iPad? No. Backups and exports are manual. Take a fresh iCloud backup after adding keys on one device, then restore it on the other when you need it.
- What do I need before restoring a backup? Make sure your purchase or subscription is restored first, then find your backup under Cloud Backups.