Comparison

Backblaze vs Typeling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backblaze

Access and manage your cloud-backed-up files directly from your iOS device. Download, preview, and share files securely, with support for Face ID login. Keep your important data readily available wherever you go.

Highlights
  • Access backed-up files
  • Manage cloud storage
  • Face ID login
  • Search and download files
  • Image thumbnail previews
  • Share files
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Backblaze Mobile for iOS is a free app to view, download, and share files you have backed up to your Backblaze Personal Backup account. Easily access your files from devices running iOS 15+. Features: * Access files backed up to Backblaze Personal Backup * Manage buckets and files in Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage * Face ID access supported for login * Search for specific files and download to your iOS device * Thumbnail preview of downloaded image files * Share files via text, email, etc About Backblaze: * Founded in 2007 * 2.2+ Exabytes of customer data under storage * Recommended by About.com, The Verge, Lifehacker, re/code, Macworld... and hundreds of thousands of customers across over 175 countries "You will sleep so much better knowing you have Backblaze." - John Gruber "I've used other online backup, Backblaze is my favorite." - Marco Arment "I like and can recommend Backblaze." - Walt Mossberg

About

Typeling

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Type naturally and translate without leaving your conversation. Typeling is an AI translation keyboard built for messages that need the right words and the right relationship. Choose a tone, preview the translation, and decide when to replace your text. KEY FEATURES • Type with English, Spanish, Korean, or Vietnamese keyboards • Translate into English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, or Simplified Chinese • Choose tone presets for partners, business, or friends • Preview outgoing translations before replacing the source text • Read incoming translations without inserting them into the text field • Set a language in the app, or follow your device language automatically • Start with 50 free translations and add consumable credits when needed • Use light or dark appearance PRIVACY BY DESIGN Typeling reads nearby text only when you tap Translate. Translation is disabled in password, PIN, and other sensitive fields. Text is sent over an encrypted connection for real-time translation and is not stored in Typeling’s usage ledger. If a request fails, your original text stays in place. On iOS, Full Access is required for network-based translation. There are no ads inside the keyboard.

Screenshots

Backblaze4 screens
Typeling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backblaze at none against Typeling's 3. Backblaze also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Typeling's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Typeling sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backblaze asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backblaze ships an update every 2 months, Typeling weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backblaze versus Typeling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackblazeTypeling
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackblazeYOUNGJU JUNG

Bugs and requests

Backblaze

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch or login
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity
  • Unreliable file downloads and restoration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Thumbnails and previews for media files
  • Ability to manage backups and buckets
  • Improved search and sorting options
  • Sync and upload capabilities from mobile

Typeling

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backblaze

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Typeling

One-time3
  • 100 Credits$0.49
  • 500 Credits$2.99
  • 1,500 Credits$5.99

Questions

Is Backblaze free?
Backblaze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typeling free?
Typeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backblaze or Typeling have ads?
Neither Backblaze nor Typeling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backblaze or Typeling?
Backblaze ships an update every 2 months, and Typeling weekly. Most recently, Backblaze was updated on October 23, 2026 and Typeling on October 24, 2026.

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