# StepFun vs TypeFast

The clearest difference is rating: TypeFast at 4.8 against StepFun's 4.3. StepFun's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepFun sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TypeFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TypeFast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of StepFun's written reviews are positive against 21% of TypeFast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StepFun ships an update every 9 days, TypeFast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepFun | TypeFast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepfun-stepfun-ai-assistant/id6502382318/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typefast-text-expander/id6742476791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 114 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepFun Intelligence Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745274060) | [Renee Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788816084) |

## What reviewers say

### StepFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepfun-stepfun-ai-assistant/id6502382318)

This AI assistant helps you think and do, offering smart Q&A, document understanding, and task execution. It features real-time voice interactions and can execute tasks across devices, making it a powerful tool for learning and productivity.

**Highlights:** Smart Q&A, Document understanding, Task execution, Real-time voice interactions, Cross-device task execution, Agent capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 入门月卡 | $3.99 | per month |
| 入门 | $5.99 | per month |
| 阶跃AI高级套餐 | $14.99 | per month |
| 进阶 | $29.99 | per month |
| 专业 | $69.99 | per month |
| 限时一周卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 入门 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 高阶包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 进阶 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 专业 | $69.99 | one-time |


### TypeFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typefast-text-expander/id6742476791)

This app allows you to save frequently used text snippets, links, and responses to insert them instantly from a custom keyboard. It aims to eliminate repetitive typing and save time across various applications.

**Highlights:** Save text snippets, links, and templates, Instant insertion from custom keyboard, Works across all apps, Keyboard shortcuts for faster typing, Autopaste quick replies

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typeless Pro: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Typeless Pro: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepFun free?

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

### Is TypeFast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepFun or TypeFast?

TypeFast is rated higher. StepFun averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TypeFast averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do StepFun or TypeFast have ads?

Neither StepFun nor TypeFast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepFun or TypeFast?

StepFun ships an update every 9 days, and TypeFast fortnightly. Most recently, StepFun was updated on November 4, 2026 and TypeFast on November 12, 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.*