Mac Tools EM823 vs Type
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mac Tools EM823
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Application Features: β collecting Real-time data of multimeter informationγ β‘ sending Control message of the multimeter through the app
Type
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Type-Cat brings AI-powered writing directly into your keyboard - no app switching, no copy-pasting.. Wherever you type on iPhone, Type-Cat is there. Select your text or start typing, and let AI fix your grammar, adjust your tone, or translate - all without leaving the app you're in. FEATURES β’ Fix Grammar - Automatically detects and corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb agreement errors while preserving your original meaning. β’ Rewrite Tone - Instantly rewrite your text as Casual, Concise, Formal, Gen Z, Singlish. β’ Translate - Translate your text into English, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, French, German, or Spanish. β’ Quick Fix Bar - Spelling corrections appear inline above the keyboard so you can apply them with a single tap. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Type-Cat works with your own API key - you choose your AI provider: β’ OpenAI (GPT) β’ Google Gemini β’ xAI Grok β’ Anthropic Claude Your API key is stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never shared with anyone. Text is sent directly from your device to your chosen provider - the developer never sees it. PRIVACY FIRST β’ No account required β’ No data collection β’ No tracking or analytics β’ Spelling checks run entirely on-device HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Install Type-Cat 2. Go to Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Type-Cat 3. Tap Type-Cat and enable Allow Full Access 4. Open Type-Cat and add your API key 5. Start typing anywhere β tap the cat icon to open the assistant
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mac Tools EM823 at 11.0 against Type's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mac Tools EM823 | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | Ooi Way Min |
In-app purchases
Mac Tools EM823
No in-app purchases
Type
No in-app purchases









