Comparison

BiService vs TypeShelf

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

Head to head
About

BiService

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Gestisci i tuoi interventi con BiService comodamente dal tuo telefono. (Per usufruire dell'applicazione è richiesto l'accesso ai servizi BiCloud)

About

TypeShelf

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BiService4 screens
TypeShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BiService at none against TypeShelf's 4. BiService also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). TypeShelf's advantage is device support. On price 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. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BiService asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BiService versus TypeShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiServiceTypeShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaurizio BertiNikolai Rodionov

In-app purchases

None

BiService

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BiService free?
BiService is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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