Comparison

TypeWay vs Learn French

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

Head to head
About

TypeWay

This app offers a customized keyboard designed for 10-finger typing on iPads. It adapts to your hand size and typing habits, allowing you to save and restore configurations. It also functions as a separate note-taking app with export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Adaptive 10-finger typing keyboard
  • Save and restore keyboard configurations
  • Freeze current keyboard layout
  • Integrated note-taker app
  • Text export via share button
  • Multiple language layouts
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CUSTOMIZED KEYBOARD FOR 10-FINGER TYPING TypeWay supports touch typing with automatic adaptation of the key configuration. It adapts to individual hands and typing habits (only on iPad, in landscape mode). You can “Save” and “Restore” a configuration as a favorite. “Freeze” fixes the actual configuration. “Save” / “Restore” and “Freeze” your personalized keyboard. For beginners, we recommend a fixed configuration (“Freeze”) and the slow adaptation in TypeWay’s “Settings”. The keyboard layout offers British English, US English, and German with several international accents. iOS features are integrated, like cut, copy & paste, etc. TypeWay provides fast typing, e.g., for protocols, lesson scripts, interviews, emails, and basic text editing. TYPEWAY AS A SEPARATE APP Activate the separate note-taker app by tapping on the TypeWay icon. “New” opens a new text file. You can “Edit” and “Rename” the text notes. For text export, the share button offers, e.g., Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Print, DropBox, Pages, etc. TYPEWAY AS A UNIVERSAL KEYBOARD For use in various iPad applications, you can activate TypeWay in iPad’s settings: > “General” > “Keyboard” > “Keyboards” > “Add New Keyboard” > “TypeWay” This installation of TypeWay offers the question for “Full Access”. “Full Access” also can be activated or deactivated in the iPad settings: > “General” > “Keyboard” > “Keyboards” > “TypeWay” > “Full Access” ( TypeWay does not need “Full Access”, does not need to connect to the internet, and does not transfer information. It works with and without “Full Access” mode. All typed data stays local on the iPad. ) Each keyboard shows the Globe Button to switch between available keyboards. TypeWay and its logo are registered trademarks in several countries. © 2011-2024 Ralf Trachte, Switzerland, all rights reserved. Engineering: Pierre Bernard Support: app@typeway.com Information: www.typeway.com

About

Learn French

Master French vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation with a comprehensive dictionary and translator. Learn at your own pace through structured lessons designed for quick and easy acquisition of language skills.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive French dictionary
  • English to French translator
  • French grammar lessons
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Vocabulary building
Features
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Learn French for Beginners is the perfect app for anyone who wants to learn French quickly and easily. With this app, you can learn French vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation at your own pace. The app includes a comprehensive dictionary with over 10,000 French words and their English translations. You can also use the dictionary to look up words in context, which is helpful for learning how to use them correctly. The app also includes a translator that can translate text from English to French and vice versa. This is a great tool for translating words and phrases that you don't know, or for translating entire documents. Features: • Comprehensive dictionary with over 20,000 French words and their English translations • Translator that can translate text from English to French and vice versa • Series of lessons that will teach you the basics of French grammar and vocabulary Benefits: • Learn French quickly and easily • Learn French at your own pace • Have fun learning French • Improve your French vocabulary and grammar • Improve your French pronunciation • Be able to communicate with French speakers • Travel to French-speaking countries with confidence

Screenshots

Learn French4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn French at every 4 months against TypeWay's every 27 months. Learn French also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TypeWay's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

TypeWay costs $0.99 and Learn French $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TypeWay against 5.0 for Learn French. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, Learn French every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TypeWay versus Learn French: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeWayLearn French
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf TrachteBhavinkumar Satashiya

Customer experience

TypeWay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

Learn French

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TypeWay

No in-app purchases

None

Learn French

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TypeWay free?
TypeWay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn French free?
Learn French costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TypeWay or Learn French?
TypeWay and Learn French are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do TypeWay or Learn French have ads?
Neither TypeWay nor Learn French shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeWay or Learn French?
TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and Learn French every 4 months. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on June 11, 2026 and Learn French on July 10, 2026.

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