Comparison

Type vs Hairstyle Try On

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

Head to head
About

Type

A simple text editor designed for mobile devices, offering code highlighting for various programming languages and line numbering. It allows for easy code editing on the go, mimicking desktop editor styles.

Highlights
  • Code highlighting for multiple languages
  • Line number display
  • Long line wrapping
  • Desktop-like code style
  • Easy mobile code editing
Features
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Type - A Pure Text Editor for user to edit text on Phone, it support to highlight when open lua, python, javascript file, it had the same code style like on the mac text Editor, it is easy edit code on phone when you on the train or any place had no PC. Feature √ Support code highlight when opne code file √ Support support code language: lua python3 javascript html Objective c c++ etc √ Support show line number √ Support wrap long line, take easy to view

About

Hairstyle Try On

This app uses AI to analyze your face shape and suggest personalized haircuts. It provides detailed explanations, styling difficulty, and maintenance estimates for each recommendation. You can preview styles on your own photo to make informed decisions before your next salon visit.

Highlights
  • AI face shape analysis
  • Personalized haircut suggestions
  • Style explanations
  • Maintenance estimates
  • Barber-ready instructions
  • AI haircut previews
  • Compare multiple styles
Features
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Haircut AI helps you find the best haircut for your face before you commit to a new look. Upload or take a selfie, and Haircut AI analyzes your face shape to recommend styles that match your features. Instead of guessing what might look good, you get personalized haircut suggestions with clear explanations, styling difficulty, maintenance estimates, and barber-ready instructions. You can also preview recommended styles on your own photo, making it easier to compare options and choose the cut that fits you best. **Features:** • AI face shape analysis • Personalized haircut recommendations • Style explanations based on your facial structure • Maintenance and styling difficulty estimates • Barber-ready instructions for each cut • AI haircut previews • Compare multiple styles before deciding • Save your preview to photos Whether you want a cleaner look, a trendier style, or just a haircut that better matches your face, Haircut AI gives you a simple way to decide with confidence. Find your best haircut before your next barber visit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Type2 screens
Hairstyle Try On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Type at 5.0 against Hairstyle Try On's 4.3. Type also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Hairstyle Try On's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hairstyle Try On sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Type holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hairstyle Try On has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Type ships an update every 6 months, Hairstyle Try On every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Type versus Hairstyle Try On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeHairstyle Try On
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.Gillian Schmidler

Customer experience

Type

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hairstyle Try On

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Type

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hairstyle Try On

Subscriptions3
  • TrimLens: AI Haircut Try On$2.997 Days
  • TrimLens: AI Haircut Try On$3.997 Days
  • TrimLens: AI Haircut Try On3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • One Haircut #1$0.99
  • One Haircut #2$1.99
  • 5 Try-Ons 2.99$2.99
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  • 10 Try-Ons 3.99$3.99
  • 15 Try-Ons 4.99$4.99
  • Haircut Lifetime Discount$7.99
  • Lifetime #1$14.99

Questions

Is Type free?
Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hairstyle Try On free?
Hairstyle Try On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Type or Hairstyle Try On?
Type is rated higher. Type averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hairstyle Try On averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Type or Hairstyle Try On have ads?
Neither Type nor Hairstyle Try On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Type or Hairstyle Try On?
Type ships an update every 6 months, and Hairstyle Try On every 5 days. Most recently, Type was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hairstyle Try On on November 11, 2026.

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