# TypeWay vs Fileso

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fileso at 96% against TypeWay's 30%. Fileso also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). TypeWay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Fileso is free to download; TypeWay costs $0.99 up front. Fileso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fileso holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fileso has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of TypeWay's written reviews are positive against 96% of Fileso's.

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, Fileso fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeWay | Fileso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeway/id485013666/reviews) | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 2 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralf Trachte](https://appshunter.io/developer/485013669) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeWay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeway/id485013666)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fileso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app is a powerful file manager designed for extensive file handling. It allows users to import, preview, compress, extract, edit, and convert a wide range of file types. It also supports various cloud storage and network protocols for seamless file management.

**Highlights:** Import and manage files from various sources, Preview a wide array of file formats, Edit and annotate PDF documents, Video, image, and audio editing tools, Unzip and compress archives, Support for cloud storage and network protocols

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeWay free?

TypeWay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fileso free?

Fileso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TypeWay or Fileso?

Fileso is rated higher. TypeWay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fileso averages 4.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do TypeWay or Fileso have ads?

Neither TypeWay nor Fileso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeWay or Fileso?

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and Fileso fortnightly. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fileso on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*