Comparison

TypeWay vs XMirror

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

XMirror

Wirelessly mirror your iOS device's screen and audio to your car's display. Enjoy your content on a larger screen without needing an internet connection, utilizing your personal hotspot for a secure local network connection.

Highlights
  • Audio support for car screens
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • Wireless connection
  • Local network privacy
  • No internet traffic needed
  • VPN for private LAN tunnel
Features
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XMirror - Your Ultimate iOS Screen Mirroring Solution for Car with Audio. Key features: 1. Audio Support: Enjoy your favorite content on the car screen with full audio support. 2. Screen Orientation: XMirror supports both portrait and landscape orientations. 3. Cable-Free: Connect your devices wirelessly for mirroring. 4. Privacy Guarantee: Your data is always secure. XMirror transmits data exclusively via your local network. 5. No Internet Traffic Needed: The app's mirroring traffic stays on local network of your iOS device's Personal Hotspot. Steps: 1. Open your iPhone's [Settings] and enable [Allow Others to Join] in [Personal Hotspot]. 2. Connect your car to your iPhone's Personal Hotspot. 3. Launch XMirror and tap 'Start' to initiate Screen Broadcast. 4. Open http://7.7.7.7:8000 in your car's browser. 5. Keep your screen unlocked for uninterrupted mirroring. Feedback: Your satisfaction is our priority. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us at 1001tvs@nero.com or visit our official website: https://1001tvs.com. Notes: Some cars block all private LAN access, so we use a VPN to build a tunnel between your phone and browser. Unlike standard VPNs, ours is specifically for screen mirroring, keeping data within your local LAN and never uploading it to the internet. This ensures your privacy and security.

Screenshots

XMirror3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XMirror at Free against TypeWay's $0.99. XMirror also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 30%). TypeWay's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

XMirror is free to download; TypeWay costs $0.99 up front. XMirror sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TypeWay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMirror has 14 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 45% of XMirror'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, XMirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TypeWay versus XMirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeWayXMirror
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf TrachteNero AG

Customer experience

TypeWay

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

XMirror

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

TypeWay

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

XMirror

One-time1
  • Lifetime versionFree

Questions

Is TypeWay free?
TypeWay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XMirror free?
XMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TypeWay or XMirror?
TypeWay is rated higher. TypeWay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XMirror averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.
Do TypeWay or XMirror have ads?
Neither TypeWay nor XMirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeWay or XMirror?
TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and XMirror every 2 months. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on October 8, 2026 and XMirror on October 5, 2026.

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