FinderQuery Client vs ARC Type Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FinderQuery Client
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FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro—directly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: • Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files • Preview files and folders on your Mac • Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading • Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps • Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: • Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server • Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device • Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac • Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint • On-device certificates: the certificate is stored in your Keychain and never leaves your device About streaming links To support opening streams in third-party apps, streamed file delivery isn’t encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication token—only someone with the URL can view the file.
ARC Type Keyboard
Experience a faster, simpler typing method with a unique six-key layout. This keyboard offers on-device word predictions, auto-punctuation, and multiple language support. Customize its appearance and enjoy a privacy-focused design.
- Six-key ARC typing layout
- ABC grid mode
- Numbers and symbols view with calculator
- On-device word predictions
- Auto punctuation
- Multiple language support
- Customizable appearance
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Life moves fast. Your keyboard should too. Get things done faster with a keyboard built for speed. Ultra-fast QWERTY word prediction that learns your typing style, then with a quick swipe switch to one-handed AEIOU mode whenever life keeps one hand busy. Designed with beautiful simplicity, ARC Type replaces clutter with smooth swipe navigation, fast word suggestions, auto punctuation and built-in calculator tools that keep you moving without breaking your flow. • Ultra-fast QWERTY word prediction • One-handed AEIOU mode • Smooth swipe navigation • Smart Space Row • Auto punctuation, double tap word and sentence ends with . ? or ! • Built-in calculator tools • Works in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian • Works across iOS apps as a keyboard extension • Private by design — no Full Access required Whether you’re walking the dog, carrying groceries, holding a coffee, or simply on the move, AEIOU mode helps you keep typing with one hand. Less friction, more flow. Type faster. Get more done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ARC Type Keyboard at every 2 days against FinderQuery Client's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, ARC Type Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FinderQuery Client | ARC Type Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weida Fan | ARC Galaxia LLC |
In-app purchases
FinderQuery Client
No in-app purchases
ARC Type Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is ARC Type Keyboard free?
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