TypeWay vs Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard
This custom keyboard integrates Google Search, Wikipedia, a translator, notes, and a clipboard manager directly into your typing experience. Access information and manage copied text without leaving your current application, boosting productivity and keeping you informed.
- Integrated Google Search
- Built-in Wikipedia access
- Clipboard manager
- Translator functionality
- Notes feature
- Privacy-focused browsing
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Custom Keyboard with built-in Google search, Wiki, Translator, Notes & Clipboard Manager. All-in-One Tool: Access information seamlessly while typing. Instant Google Search Integration: - Search directly from the keyboard. - Google results appear in an overlay window. Clipboard Manager - Easily access and manage copied text directly from the keyboard. Wikipedia Access: - Get verified information without leaving your current task. Boost Productivity: - Save time by gathering information without breaking workflow. Privacy and Security: - Secure browsing with no stored search history or personal data. Stay Informed: - Explore and learn efficiently while typing. By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: TERMS https://hamsters.tech/searchwiki-t-c- PRIVACY https://hamsters.tech/searchwiki-privacy-policy SUPPORT Inside the app, click on contact us to reach out to us for any issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard at 100% against TypeWay's 30%. Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 27 months). TypeWay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads 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
Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard is free to download; TypeWay costs $0.99 up front. Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.
TypeWay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of TypeWay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TypeWay | Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ralf Trachte | Hamsters Technology |
Customer experience
TypeWay
Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard
In-app purchases
TypeWay
No in-app purchases
Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard
- Ultimate Pass$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99
Questions
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