# TypeWay vs ContactHelper

TypeWay and ContactHelper both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ContactHelper's written reviews are positive against 30% of TypeWay's. ContactHelper also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). TypeWay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TypeWay costs $0.99 and ContactHelper $1.99 up front. ContactHelper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TypeWay against 5.0 for ContactHelper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of TypeWay's written reviews are positive against 100% of ContactHelper's.

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, ContactHelper every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeWay | ContactHelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeway/id485013666/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacthelper/id6738916060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralf Trachte](https://appshunter.io/developer/485013669) | [虎 伏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651188358) |

## 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


### ContactHelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacthelper/id6738916060)

Effortlessly manage your address book with advanced organization and lightning-fast search capabilities. Improve your native dialing experience for quicker connections. Take full control of your contacts and stay efficiently connected.

**Highlights:** Organize contacts with tags, Add pinyin nicknames, Instant search by name or number, T9 input search, Tap to dial functionality, Improved T9 dialing accuracy

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeWay free?

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

### Is ContactHelper free?

ContactHelper costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

TypeWay and ContactHelper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do TypeWay or ContactHelper have ads?

Neither TypeWay nor ContactHelper shows ads.

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

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and ContactHelper every 9 days. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on October 8, 2026 and ContactHelper on October 8, 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.*