Comparison

TX Control vs TypeShelf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TX Control

Features
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Remote monitoring for connected networks, distributed on multiple locations. Scalable platform, able to control multibrand transmitters. - alarm list history search, - mapping transmitters through GPS coordinates, - telemetry status, - remote control list, - alarm notifications. Manual or in "real time" update of the parameters by automatic periodic queries to the entire transmitters network.

About

TypeShelf

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TX Control3 screens
TypeShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TX Control at none against TypeShelf's 4. TX Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). TypeShelf's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TX Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TX Control ships an update every 5 months, TypeShelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TX Control versus TypeShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTX ControlTypeShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer22HBGNikolai Rodionov

In-app purchases

None

TX Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TX Control free?
TX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TX Control or TypeShelf have ads?
Neither TX Control nor TypeShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TX Control or TypeShelf?
TX Control ships an update every 5 months, and TypeShelf fortnightly. Most recently, TX Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and TypeShelf on November 8, 2026.

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