Comparison

TypeWay vs Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard

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

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.

Highlights
  • Integrated Google Search
  • Built-in Wikipedia access
  • Clipboard manager
  • Translator functionality
  • Notes feature
  • Privacy-focused browsing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TypeWay versus Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeWaySearch & Wiki Paste Keyboard
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRalf TrachteHamsters Technology

Customer experience

TypeWay

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

Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard

All ratings37 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TypeWay

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate Pass$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is TypeWay free?
TypeWay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard free?
Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TypeWay or Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard?
TypeWay is rated higher. TypeWay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.
Do TypeWay or Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard have ads?
Neither TypeWay nor Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeWay or Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard?
TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on October 8, 2026 and Search & Wiki Paste Keyboard on October 15, 2026.

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