Comparison

TypeWay vs ByePhotos

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

ByePhotos

This app helps you organize your phone's media and reclaim storage space. It automatically finds duplicate photos, compresses videos, and allows for quick deletion of unwanted files using intuitive gestures. Enjoy a cleaner photo library with privacy-focused local processing.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo detection
  • Video compression
  • Gesture-based organization
  • Local processing for privacy
  • Multiple organization modes
  • Pause and resume functionality
Features
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ByePhotos helps you easily organize your phone media files and free up valuable storage space. • Worry-free Security – Completely local processing, no internet connection required, ensuring your privacy • Smart Recognition – Automatically detects similar/duplicate photos and recommends the best options to keep • Video Compression – Reduce file sizes while preserving visual clarity, helping you save space without noticeably compromising quality • Efficient Organization – Quick classification with gestures, one-click deletion of unwanted photos • Easy Continuity – Multiple organization modes (Random, By Month, Oldest First, Newest First), real-time progress display, supports pause and resume anytime • Full Format Support – Compatible with photos, videos, Live Photos Organize a little bit every day, say goodbye to cluttered albums. No need to complete all organization work at once. ByePhotos records your progress, allowing you to easily complete the task over multiple sessions, reducing organization stress. Download ByePhotos and start cleaning up your iPhone photo library now. Rediscover precious memories while freeing up device storage space. Making organization simple and memories more precious. ByePhotos, your photo organization assistant. --- Subscription Information Subscribe to ByePhotos annually or monthly. Members get access to all features with continuous updates. Subscriptions automatically renew through iTunes. Your account will be charged 24 hours before expiration. To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Privacy Policy: https://invincible-crush-b2e.notion.site/ByePhotos-Privacy-Policy-13ddfef9d1128089a471f9be8273aaf5 Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ByePhotos at 91% against TypeWay's 30%. ByePhotos also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). TypeWay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

ByePhotos is free to download; TypeWay costs $0.99 up front. ByePhotos sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ByePhotos holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByePhotos has 102 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 91% of ByePhotos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, ByePhotos every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TypeWay versus ByePhotos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeWayByePhotos
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews91.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf Trachte尉卿 褚

Customer experience

TypeWay

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

ByePhotos

All ratings101 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative1.8%

In-app purchases

None

TypeWay

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ByePhotos

Subscriptions2
  • ByePhotos Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • ByePhotos Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • ByePhotos Lifetime Access$17.99
  • ByePhotos Lifetime Access$21.49
  • ByePhotos Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is TypeWay free?
TypeWay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByePhotos free?
ByePhotos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TypeWay or ByePhotos?
ByePhotos is rated higher. TypeWay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ByePhotos averages 4.9 from 102 ratings.
Do TypeWay or ByePhotos have ads?
Neither TypeWay nor ByePhotos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TypeWay or ByePhotos?
TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and ByePhotos every 2 weeks. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on October 23, 2026 and ByePhotos on October 30, 2026.

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