EasyType Keyboard for Watch vs DriveAgent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyType Keyboard for Watch
This app provides a QWERTY keyboard for Apple Watch, offering faster text messaging than voice dictation. It features swiping shortcuts for deletion and spacing, along with autocorrect and easy access to special characters and emojis.
- QWERTY keyboard layout
- Swiping shortcuts for delete/space
- English autocorrect
- Special character and emoji keyboards
- Message preview and settings menu
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EasyType is an easy to use QWERY style keyboard for the Apple Watch. It allows you to type up messages and send them via the messages app on the Apple Watch. EasyType includes swiping shortcuts to make typing faster on the Apple Watch. To delete a character, just swipe left over the text. To add a space, just swipe right. EasyType now has an autocorrect feature for the English language. Autocorrect is disabled by default. To enable autocorrect, go into the settings menu by deep pressing on the screen (3D press). When you type a misspelled word and press space, autocorrect will attempt to fix the mistake. To select from correction options, spin the Digital Crown. To input a space without making a correction, swipe right on the message text area. Our users find that having a QWERTY keyboard is faster and easier to compose text messages than voice dictation or scribble. EasyType also includes easy to access special characters and emojis with their own keyboards. To access these characters and emojis, press the bottom-left key on the keyboard. Easytype includes a menu to access additional function. To access the menu, long press on the screen. From the menu, you can preview your complete message, change settings, and clear your messages. Please note that EasyType currently only supports the English language keyboard. If you don't see the app on your Apple Watch, please open the App Store on your Apple Watch, search for the app by name, and click the download button.
DriveAgent
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DriveAgent is a smart control app designed specifically for dedicated in-vehicle IoT hardware. With a clean interface and reliable Bluetooth connectivity, DriveAgent allows you to interact with your hardware effortlessly while staying focused on the road. The app is built for drivers who value intelligent design, stability, and seamless integration with their in-car devices. Key Features - Smart control for dedicated in-vehicle IoT hardware - Optimized Bluetooth connectivity for stable device communication - Designed for in-car use with minimal distraction - Modern and intuitive user interface - Engineered for reliability in everyday driving scenarios Designed for Driving - DriveAgent focuses on simplicity and intelligent interaction. All functions are optimized to reduce unnecessary operations and support a smooth driving experience. Permissions - Bluetooth: Required to connect and communicate with your in-vehicle hardware - Location: Used solely to support Bluetooth device discovery and connection, as required by the system DriveAgent does not require user registration or account creation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DriveAgent at Free against EasyType Keyboard for Watch's $0.99. EasyType Keyboard for Watch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On 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
DriveAgent is free to download; EasyType Keyboard for Watch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EasyType Keyboard for Watch ships an update every 2 weeks, DriveAgent every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyType Keyboard for Watch | DriveAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thomas Backes | Futurelink Tech Limited |
In-app purchases
EasyType Keyboard for Watch
No in-app purchases
DriveAgent
No in-app purchases
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