# TypeWay vs Lightning Sync

The clearest difference is price: Lightning Sync at Free against TypeWay's $0.99. Lightning Sync also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 27 months) and device support (3 vs 1). TypeWay's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Lightning Sync is free to download; TypeWay costs $0.99 up front. Lightning Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. TypeWay asks for nothing beyond the download.

TypeWay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of TypeWay's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lightning Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, Lightning Sync every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeWay | Lightning Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeway/id485013666/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-sync/id6742749461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralf Trachte](https://appshunter.io/developer/485013669) | [振强 劳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515679559) |

## 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


### Lightning Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-sync/id6742749461)

Access your iOS device's photos from your PC's web browser. Easily browse, convert images to JPG/PNG, and download them in batches. Unlock premium features with a subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Access photos from PC web browser, Convert images to PNG/JPG, Batch download photos/videos, Preview photos/videos, Setup web server on iOS device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Premium Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium Access | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeWay free?

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

### Is Lightning Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TypeWay or Lightning Sync?

TypeWay is rated higher. TypeWay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Sync averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TypeWay or Lightning Sync have ads?

Neither TypeWay nor Lightning Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeWay or Lightning Sync?

TypeWay ships an update every 27 months, and Lightning Sync every 2 days. Most recently, TypeWay was updated on June 11, 2026 and Lightning Sync on June 4, 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.*