Comparison

Sketch vs TypeScale

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

Head to head
About

Sketch

Access and interact with design documents and prototypes on your mobile device. View projects, test prototypes on a real device, and collaborate with comments. Offline access to previously opened documents is also supported.

Highlights
  • Sign in to Workspaces (SSO/2FA)
  • Browse projects and documents
  • Play and test prototypes
  • Mirror Mac documents
  • View and respond to comments
  • Offline document browsing
Features
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We’ve rebuilt our Mirror app from the ground up to offer a more flexible, reliable and feature-rich experience with Sketch. With Sketch on your iPhone or iPad, you can: → Sign in to every Workspace you’re a part of (with SSO and 2FA support) → Browse projects and explore documents — anywhere, anytime → Play prototypes and test out ideas on a real device → Mirror the document you’re currently editing on your Mac → Explore documents with a full canvas view → View, create and respond to comments on the Canvas → Browse documents you’ve already opened when you‘re offline → Open local documents from the Files or other third-party file storage apps This app requires an internet connection, an existing Sketch subscription and works exclusively with documents in your Sketch Workspace. This app is not compatible with Mac-only licenses.

About

TypeScale

Features
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TypeScale helps you generate harmonious typographic scales in seconds. Choose a base size and ratio — minor third, golden ratio, perfect fourth, and more — then see every step rendered in real time. Tap any value to copy px, rem, pt, or em directly into your CSS, Figma, or SwiftUI project. Save unlimited scales across projects and switch between them instantly. Features: • Build modular type scales from any base size and ratio • Live preview of headings and body text together • Copy values as px, rem, pt, or em with one tap • Save and manage a library of type scales • Works 100% offline — no account needed — SUBSCRIPTION — TypeScale Premium unlocks all features. - Weekly: $9.99 per week - Yearly: $49.99 per year (3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sketch4 screens
TypeScale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sketch at none against TypeScale's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. TypeScale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sketch versus TypeScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchTypeScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch B.V.Phuc Pham

Bugs and requests

Sketch

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App quits on open
  • Prototype related actions below visible area
  • Crashes on prototypes
  • Mirror app not working
  • Crashes after loading large prototype
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  • Prototype not working, pressing action buttons leads to main overlay UI
  • White screen instead of design
  • Not updating specific artboard
  • Cannot get prototype full screen
  • Cannot sign in or out, zombie account
  • Can't open file
  • Elements not aligned, not the same as desktop
  • Cannot access files on mobile
  • Have to delete app to sign out

Requested features

12 requests
  • Include classic mirroring mode
  • Add offline mode
  • Allow mirroring local documents in real-time
  • Allow mirroring local documents over cable
  • Add ability to clear cache
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  • Enable local Wi-Fi sync like old Mirror app
  • Make it work with local files
  • Provide option to download prototype locally
  • Full screen prototype option
  • Support local files without Workspace
  • Allow local mirroring via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Add dark mode option

TypeScale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sketch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TypeScale

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Sketch free?
Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeScale free?
TypeScale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sketch or TypeScale have ads?
Neither Sketch nor TypeScale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sketch or TypeScale?
Sketch ships an update every 3 weeks, and TypeScale every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sketch was updated on October 24, 2026 and TypeScale on October 7, 2026.

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