Jolene Says vs Type180
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jolene Says
This app provides a simple way to communicate when speaking is not possible. It features text-to-speech with adjustable voice settings and large, resizable fonts for clarity. Easily save and access frequently used phrases.
- Text to speech functionality
- Adjustable voice pitch and speed
- Large, auto-resizing fonts
- Easy access favorites
- Shake to clear text
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Super simple & clean app for communicating when you can’t talk. Very useful for deaf people, vocal surgery patients, or when your environment is just too loud for others to hear you. Features: * Easy access favorites * Text to speech with voice pitch and speed controls * Big fonts that automagically resize as you type * Shake to clear text
Type180
This utility mirrors typed text, making it easy for others to read during face-to-face conversations. It's particularly helpful for individuals with speech impairments, but anyone can use it to facilitate communication.
- Mirrored text display
- Facilitates face-to-face conversation
- Useful for speech impairments
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Type180 helps people communicate clearly when speaking isn't possible or practical. Whether you have a speech impairment, are recovering from surgery, are experiencing temporary voice loss, or simply need a quick way to communicate in noisy environments, Type180 turns your device into an easy-to-read communication aid. Features Display large, easy-to-read text Instantly mirror text for face-to-face conversations Read messages aloud using built-in text-to-speech Clean, distraction-free interface Works on iPhone and iPad No account required Designed for Everyday Communication Type180 is ideal for: Speech and communication impairments Temporary voice loss or recovery Medical and healthcare settings Restaurants, stores, and public places Situations where speaking is difficult or impossible Simple, fast, and focused on helping people communicate when they need it most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Type180 at 5.0 against Jolene Says's 4.4. Type180 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Jolene Says's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Jolene Says sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Type180 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Type180 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.
Jolene Says ships an update daily, Type180 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jolene Says | Type180 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jolene Violet Engo | Jacob Cerda |
Customer experience
Jolene Says
Type180
In-app purchases
Jolene Says
- Remove advertisements$0.99
Type180
No in-app purchases









