Type180 vs AuthYou!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
AuthYou!
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A dedicated app for authentication only. Passwordless since activation, super easy. Web access through QR code scanning. Web SSO through federated services. Second factor integrated according to TOTP RFC 4226. Password manager as extra feature, both account and password encrypted. Phone Number validation as third channel Detailed info at https://www.authyou.systems/docs/info.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AuthYou! at every 4 weeks against Type180's every 2 months. AuthYou! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Type180 ships an update every 2 months, AuthYou! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Type180 | AuthYou! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Cerda | Giovanni Candotti |
In-app purchases
Type180
No in-app purchases
AuthYou!
No in-app purchases
